Problems with our computer network

Just thought I should let everyone know that we are having major I.T. problems today. A repair technician is on the way, and we hope to be back up-and-running at full speed by tomorrow. Apologies if you are waiting for any quotations or responses to emails. We are currently unable to access our emails. Thanks for your patience!

Island Cruising visit to Alberta next week

Just wanted to let all our blog readers in Alberta know that Larry and Kathryn will be visiting Calgary and Edmonton next week. If you are interested in attending one of our presentations, or just popping in to say hi, come join us at:

Calgary Power & Sail Squadron
Mewata Armoury: 2nd Floor, 801-11 Street SW, Calgary
November 24, 2009
8:00-10:00 PM (doors open at 7:30 PM)

Calgary Yacht Club
Danish Canadian Club: 727-11 Avenue SW, Calgary
November 25, 2009
7:00-9:00 PM

Client Appreciation Night
Crown Plaza Chateau Lacombe Hotel
River Valley Room: 10111 Bellamy Hill, Edmonton
November 26, 2009
7:30-9:30 PM

We'd love to see you at one of these events! Let us know if you can make it by emailing us at info@islandcruising.com or calling us at 250-656-7070 or toll free at 1-800-663-5311. We will have special offers for 2010 bookings, as well as door prizes at our client appreciation night, so don't miss it!

What's under the water?

Ever stop to think what's under the water when you're out sailing round the Gulf Islands? It's so easy to get caught up in the beauty above sea level: the light breeze tickling your skin, the sun's warm, syrupy rays comforting you, and Mt. Baker looming in the distance... The water looks so cold and uninviting that it's easy to believe that what's under it is the same.

I stopped by the Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre this afternoon and my eyes popped at all the colours and the creatures inhabiting our local waters. I'm going to make it a priority to go scuba diving sometime soon! Island Cruising offers diving as an add-on to your yacht charter, so if you're interested in seeing the creatures in the pics below for yourself, ask us how to book a dive as part of your next charter!

Happy birthday, Sharon

Island Cruising is celebrating Sharon's birthday today! Sharon heads up our accounting department - thanks for all your hard work, Sharon! Please join us in wishing Sharon a very happy birthday :)