Boat
Shows
The 2003 Vancouver International
Boat Show is scheduled for February 5-9, 2003 at BC Place Stadium
and Bayshore Marina. Contact the Canadian National Sportsmen's Shows
for further information at (604) 294-1313 or www.sportshows.ca.
The
56th Annual Seattle Boat Show at the Seahawk Stadium and Exhibition
Center will run Jan. 17-26. The recent opening of Seahawk Stadium
has provided extra space for the Seattle Boat Show to display larger
sailboats, and eight keelboats from 24- to 42-feet will be displayed
in a new Sailing Center. Tickets may be purchased in advance at www.seattleboatshow.com.
Online ticket purchasers will be offered free parking at Safeco Field.
The
NYBA Seattle Boats Afloat Show at Chandler's Cove on Lake Union
runs Jan. 17-26. The Lake Union Show provides a superb opportunity
to inspect approximately 250 power and sail boats, many of them previously
owned. The Boats Afloat Show is highly regarded for the wide variety
of slightly more affordable boats available. The two fine shows combine
to create one of the largest boat- and gear-shopping extravaganzas
in the United States.
Fraser
Valley Boat and Sportsmen's Show
The 12th annual Fraser Valley Boat
and Sportsmen's Show and Country Living Show is BC's biggest and
best show of its type featuring the latest products in everything
from boats and camping equipment to cottage and cabin living. The
two shows run simultaneously March 7-9 at TRADEX in Abbotsford (Exit
83 south on Hwy. 1).
The
Fraser Valley Boat and Sportsmen's Show has over 250 displays
including boat and marine accessories, fishing tackle manufacturers
and retailers, lodges and resorts, RVs and campers, camping equipment,
ATVs and accessories. The show features a kid's fishing pond, guppy
races, a "try before you buy" casting pool, the Wild Cookin'
Stage, non-stop fishing expert demos and seminars, and ATV demonstrations.
The
Country Living Show features over 100 displays of new products
and valuable information on building, upgrading, renovating or buying
recreational property, cabins and country homes, plus a great selection
of builders and building supplies, alternative energy, tanks and equipment,
and rustic furniture. Visitors will benefit from a series of "Show-Me-How"
information sessions presented by country living specialists.
Show hours: Mar. 7, noon to 9 p.m.;
Mar. 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Mar. 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission (all
prices include admission to both shows): Adults $8; Seniors (60+)
$6; Students (616) $4; Kids five and under are admitted free;
Family pass (max. two adults) $20. For more information call 604-683-4766
or toll-free at 1-877-888-7111, or visit www.reel-shows.com.
BC
Sailing Annual Planning Conference
This year's APC will be held
at the West Vancouver Yacht Club on January 18. Subjects will include
youth development, learning to sail (CBet Program), learn to cruise
issues, judging programs, race management programs, and major events
presentations. Registration cost $20 adult, $10 youth (includes lunch
and coffee). For more info call the BC Sailing Association at 604-737-3126.
Green
and Blue Instructors Course
The 2003 Green/Blue spring break
instructors clinic will be offered March 14-18 at the Royal Vancouver
Yacht Club beginning on the 14th at 1800h. The course will continue
from the 15th to the 18th from 900h to 2100h.
All candidates must have: Level 1 or
Level 2 NCCP theory (depending on Green or Blue), emergency first
aid or higher, boat rescue or bronze medallion.
Limited billeting is available. Bring your own boat or charter for
$75.
A boat rescue course will be offered
on either the 14th or 19th. The cost will be $100. Spaces are limited
and once filled a wait list will be started for a course to be run
at a later date.
Registration will be accepted at the BC Sailing office: #304-1367
Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 4A9. For detailed registration info,
call 604-737-3126 or visit the website at www.bcsailing.bc.ca. 
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