CTV British Columbia - Severe windstorm in B.C. - News Photo Gallery

CTV British Columbia - Severe windstorm in B.C. - News Photo Gallery

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THANKS FOR THE NICE LETTERS!!!

Hey Cindy:

I took a few photos but they are all of scenery, well there is one of me and it is horrific....LOL. Bonney has taken 181 photos and is mailing us all a CD. So there will be more to choose from. I love my photos though, lots of ambiance. Just when I was supposed to flake the sail, I think I was taking photos.....LOL.

Had an amazing time. Met some great people. Learned so much, including navigation. What I will remember the most is at the helm in 33 knots of wind and not feeling the least bit scared (thanks Mike), and stopping in the evening at different islands was just so amazing. How lucky we are to be Canadians in this beautiful country. A big thank you to Mike our skipper who accommodated us on our various levels of competence/skill, an amazing feat in itself. Thank you so much for the ride to and from the airport Cyndie, just made things run smoothly. All in all, an incredible experience, one that I won't forget in a while.

Judy, Okotoks, AB.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH EVERYONE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
TAKE THE TIME TO REFLECT ON ALL YOU ARE THANKFULL FOR! SMILE!


Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even to the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons;
they are vexatious to the spirit.


If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain or bitter,
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.


Exercise caution in your business affairs,
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals,
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love,
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,
it is as perennial as the grass.


Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.


Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.


Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be.
And whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life,
keep peace in your soul.



With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.


Max Ehrmann, Desiderata

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My 15 year old son, just returned from his competent crew and day skipper course last week. He had an exceptional time! He totally lided his instructor, Brain, who had him docking in some seriouse winds!!!
Aidan was challenged and surprized with what the course covered (he has been sailing for many years already). Brian covered all the basics and then some. Aidan said they did a lot of docking, navigation, chart plotting, anchor setting and ofcoarse, sailing!
They had everything from 26 degree weather to gail force winds and rain!
He had a brilliant time and I recomend this to any teen that enjoys boating!!!
Aidan is working on his Coastal Navigation in preperation to his Coastal skipper course!

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This course, designed for the graduate of the Day Skipper program and marked Coastal Navigation program or people of equivalent experience, will expand your experience by navigating some of the stronger current passes. This course touches lightly on the basics as a review and continues on to more advanced levels of anchoring, sail trim, use of a cruising chute, heavy weather tactics, cruise planning, navigation and night passages. This level is commonly a prerequisite to bareboat chartering.

Prerequisites: Level 1, 2, 3, VHF & Adult First Aid (CPR)

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WOW!!!!

I always wanted to learn to sail but never knew how to go about the whole ordeal. Island Cruising ensures that every aspect of your trip is taken care of, you just show up, learn, and relax. It was actually much easier than I though, and more enjoyable and fulfilling than I had even even imagined. It was in one word, AWESOME! The cruise and learn has everything that you might want in a holiday. Beautiful scenic Gulf Island tour, fascinating wild life, excellent company (thank's Anne & Chris), tasty meals and the most fun you can have learning. At the end you are one step closer to Sailing on your own anywhere in the WORLD!!!! It also helps that Dave (our instructor) was very experienced, patient and fun. A good teacher makes a big difference. Thank's Dave!
Just to think that it is possible to sail anywhere I go in the world for my next holiday puts a giant smile on my face. Now, I won't have to sit at the resorts and wish I was on a boat... I will be able to charter one myself... and forget the resort all together, just stay on the boat and go anywhere you want. That's what they mean by freedom! No one should live their life without learning to sail and if I can do it, then I'm sure that anyone can.
I will be posting some photos from the trip very soon... Be sure to stay posted, they are phenomenal!

Monika