Boating Links
Boating Links
These links will take you off the Vancouver Squadron site – we are not responsible for the content of any sites linked here. All links will open in a new window.
(and links to other squadrons across Canada)
AHOY British Columbia
(Great resources for cruising around BC.)
Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons – Pacific Mainland District
(links to other squadrons in the Lower Mainland)
United States Power Squadrons Now Called America’s Boating Club
Canadian Coast Guard – Office of Boating Safety
Canadian Hydrographic Service – Charts and Publications
Canadian Hydrographic Service – Chart 1: Symbols and Abbreviations
Canadian Coast Guard – Canadian Aids to Navigation System
Weather Office – West Coast Marine Weather
Radio Aids to Marine Navigation
RBR-2: Technical Requirements for the Operation of Mobile Stations in the Maritime Service
Industry Canada – MMSI number application form
Canadian MMSI Database Search for MMSI numbers
Canadian West Coast suggested VHF/FM Marine Channels
(pdf file)
Caring for our coastal waters
Georgia Strait Alliance
Boating Around Killer Whales Rules
Knots
Splicing instructions:
Saanich Peninsula’s CPSS Squadron’s animated lights internet page (Aids to Navigation)
Sailnet Rules of the Road (online interactive)
Navrules, a shareware program to teach the lights, shapes, and sound signals required by the Collision Regulations
NOAA (American) Coast Pilot Guides
Canadian Hydrographic Service: Tide and Current Tables
Canadian Coast Guard Safe Boating Guide
Bowditch: American Practical Navigator (.pdf download)
Daily Weather Blog on Avalanche Canada
Vizaweb High Resloution Model Viewer
- https://weather.gc.ca/vizaweb
- Username: vizaweb Password: Bewaziv16!
Guide to Environment and Climate Change Canada Marine Forecasts
Boating Articles From Our Members
How to use a Multimeter
Recently there have been a couple of posts relating to electrical troubleshooting. Electrical systems can be a bit scary, but if you pretend they're an elephant and focus on eating it one bite at a time things get simpler..
CanBoat North Shore Boating 2 & 3 Student Cruise
At the North Shore Power Squadron, we understand that learning to navigate the waters isn't just about theory; it's also about putting knowledge into action.
Bedwell Bay – Paradise in our own back yard.
Escape to the serenity of Bedwell Bay, right in our own backyard. Just a short cruise from Vancouver, this hidden oasis is a tranquil haven that feels like a world away.
How to Stern Tie with Messenger Line
How to Stern Tie What you need to know.... By Matthew Campbell & Tony Read (North Shore Power Squadron) Video presentation.
Vancouver Fireworks by Boat
Fireworks night can be somewhat of a gong show. But they're fun to watch.. If it was us going... Have your PFDs, flares and other safety gear at the ready..
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