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SUMMARY:Taste of B.C.: Coastal Provisioning & the Art of Dining Well
DESCRIPTION:Tastings. Conversation. Coastal inspiration. Everything you need for a delicious summer.\nLiving and eating well while exploring coastal B.C. shouldn’t be a chore – it should be part of the adventure. Voyage Makers and Missy Goes Boating invite you to the 2nd Annual Taste of B.C. at Port Sidney Marina for an afternoon of tastings\, conversation and coastal inspiration. \nDive into the flavours of coastal B.C. and learn the best ways to make your summer delicious. Whether you are a seasoned cruiser or just like to live well – gain new ideas for provisioning plans and how to entertain well on board. Get an exclusive first look at new culinary guides designed to change your life afloat. \n\nBook Launch\nGet an exclusive first look at new culinary guides designed to elevate your life afloat. \nEverything you need to entertain with style by Missy Gervais: \n🍳 Coastal Galley: Clever tips for provisioning and cooking on modern boats. \n🍸 Aft Deck Society: Master the “Art of the Docktail”. \n🍽️ Teak Table: Tips for elegant entertaining on board. \nVoyage Makers curated culinary guide to coastal B.C. \n📖 Port to Palate™: Our insiders guide to the best places to dine\, provision and taste the best of coastal B.C. \n\nTastings\n🐙 Local Tastings: Sample flavors from BC’s finest local vendors. \nEvent Details\n✅Location: Port Sidney Marina \n✅Tickets On Sale Now \n\nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program presented by Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures focused on helping you get more from your time on the coast – whether you’re boating\, paddling\, or exploring the water’s edge.
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/port-to-palate-coastal-bc-tasting-event-spring-2026-culinary-guide-launch/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Port to Palate,Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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SUMMARY:Women's Only Sail in Nanaimo
DESCRIPTION:Get Ready For a Great Summer!\nElevate your skills and have a great time doing it with Marla Hedman. The perfect get away\, refresher or mileage builder – for women of all skill levels. \nJoin us at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School for an immersive\, multi-day courses designed to transform your confidence at the helm. \nWhether you are new to boating\, transitioning from crew to skipper or seeking international certification\, this course is for you. \n\nItinerary\nDeparture: Nanaimo B.C. at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School \n⏲️Preboard June 21\, 2026 after 2 p.m. at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School \n⏲️First day of sailing: June 22\, 2026 – Destination the Gulf Islands (Itinerary to be set with students as part of the course) \n⏲️Disembarking: June 28\, 2026 at noon \nPassage planning and your specific itinerary are integrated into the curriculum\, allowing the weather\, sea conditions and your personal goals to dictate the voyage. You won’t just follow a path; you’ll learn how to create one. \n\nCertifications Available\n📜Competent Crew/Day Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n📜Coastal Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n📜Bareboat Skipper with ICC – International Yacht Training (IYT) \n\nContact Us to Start Your Voyage
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/womens-only-sail-all-skill-levels-nanaimo-b-c/
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo
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SUMMARY:Skipper's Mindset™ Workshop - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:The best skippers aren’t defined by their logbooks. They’re defined by the decisions they make.   \nJoin The Voyage Makers and Tracy Sarich for an honest\, dockside conversation about what it actually takes to command a vessel. This isn’t a lecture on knots or navigation rules (but we will talk about that). This is a deep dive into the situational awareness\, judgment under pressure and presence of mind that separates a capable boater from a confident skipper. \nWhether you are preparing for your first local cruise or dreaming of an offshore passage\, this talk will shift your perspective on what it truly means to be “in charge.” \n\nWhat You’ll Learn\nThis interactive workshop focuses on the “mental game” of seamanship. We explore how to go further and push your boundaries safely\, ensuring that everyone on board—including you—is having a great time. \nKey discussion points include: \n💎Risk Assessment: How to evaluate conditions and your crew’s capabilities before things get sporty. \n💎Engagement\, Morale & Readiness: Strategies to keep your crew aligned and excited – and ready – regardless of their experience level. \n💎Decision-Making: Regardless of your experience\, your mindset influences your approach to passage planning\, weather\, close-quarters handling and anchoring. \n💎Toolkits: Attendees will have access to tools and checklists to make preparing your boat and your next cruise easier. \n\nTake It Further – Put the Mindset into Motion\n 🧰 Hands-On Coaching & Private Training: On-water docking and boat handling training is available by appointment for those who want real-time feedback and technical coaching. Contact us for details. \n 🧰 Certification: Visit our Course Calendar for upcoming skill-building opportunities. \n\nEvent Details\n✅Cost: FREE and open to the public. \n✅Location: Port Sidney Marina \n✅Requirements: None! Just bring your curiosity and your questions. \n\nAbout the Series\nSeaside Talks & Training Series is a weekly dockside program focused on helping you get more from your time on the coast – whether you’re boating\, paddling\, or exploring the water’s edge.
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/free-boating-talks-sidney/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Skipper's Mindset
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