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SUMMARY:Mother's Day - Women's Training Rendezvous at Port Browning Marina
DESCRIPTION:Confidence Where It Counts\nPort Sidney Marina & Port Browning Marina\n  \nGet your feet wet as skipper\, build your skills and enjoy a weekend of skill-building on this weekend rendezvous designed to help you build miles and confidence. \n  \nItinerary \n\nFriday Depart Port Sidney or meet at Port Browning by 4 p.m. for a potluck dinner.\nSaturday Group Breakfast on the Docks. Morning Class. Day of Practical Docking & Line Handling. Dinner at Port Browning.\nSunday Group Breakfast & Morning Class. Docking & Line Handling Practice. Departure by 1 p.m.\n\n  \nThe Boats*\n\nBring your own boat. (*Optional Coaching Session and Crew Matching available for women who want to use this trip as a first trip as skipper.\nCharter a boat with our partners at Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School or Seaport Yacht Charters.\nJoin us as an individual aboard a group boat (minimum 3-participants).\n\n*Limited to 4-boats to ensure sufficient time for focused training. \n  \nCertifications Available\nOpportunities to gain the following certifications: Intro to Cruising\, Competent Crew or Day Skipper. Join us for a weekend of learning to help you gain more confidence and skill. \n  \nCosts\n\n$350 Per Person\n$250 for Certification Materials (Optional)\nCosts of Charter Vessels – Quotes Available Upon Request\n\n\nFor More Information\nContact us  at info@thevoyagemakers.com \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/womens-training-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Sidney\, B.C. & Port Browning Marina\, Pender Island\, Sidney\, B.C. & Port Browning Marina\, Pender Island\, Sidney\, B.C. & Port Browning Marina\, Pender Island\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Sidney,Flotilla
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SUMMARY:Sail & Power Group Courses in Nanaimo\, B.C.
DESCRIPTION:Master the Art of Command: Power & Sail Training in Nanaimo\nElevate your skills and have a great time doing it on Vancouver Island.  Join us at Nanaimo Yacht Charters 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\nYour Journey\, Your Route\nAt this level of training\, flexibility is key to mastery. Passage 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. \nProfessional Certifications\nGraduate with internationally recognized credentials that open doors to global chartering and professional advancement: \n\n\nCoastal Skipper – Canadian Recreational Yachting Association (CRYA) \n\n\nBareboat Skipper with ICC – International Yacht Training (IYT) \n\n\n\nContact Us to Start Your Voyage
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/sail-power-group-courses-in-nanaimo-b-c-4/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Nanaimo\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Courses in Nanaimo,Nanaimo Yacht Charters & Sailing School
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SUMMARY:Docking & Boat Handling Workshop - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Docking isn’t just about technique—it’s about decision-making under pressure.\n\nLearn how to keep your cool in close-quarters at this interactive workshop and practical discussion about close-quarters boat handling\, docking\, and maneuvering in coastal British Columbia. Focuses on real-world boating scenarios on the BC coast—not theory\, not perfection. Just practical tools you can use immediately. \n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \nBuild the skills and mindset required to stay calm\, clear\, and in control when space is tight: \n\nDocking strategy and approach planning\nManaging wind\, current\, and confined spaces\nCrew communication and command clarity\nAvoiding common close-quarters mistakes\n\n  \nTake It Further \nReady to apply what you’ve learned?  On-water docking and boat handling training is available by appointment for those who want hands-on coaching and real-time feedback. \nOr visit our Calendar for an upcoming skill-building course. \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. \n 
URL:https://thevoyagemakers.com/event/seaside-talks-training-keeping-your-cool-in-close-quarters-docking-boat-handling-seminar/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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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:Passage Planning & Coastal Navigation - Seaside Talks & Training
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to go everywhere from Port Renfrew to Howe Sound\n\n\n\nGet out the charts and refresh your skills for a great season. Join us for a passage planning refresher and discussion focused on cruising within 80 nautical miles of Port Sidney Marina. \n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n💎 Coastal navigation fundamentals and piloting techniques  \n💎 Passage planning and routing strategies  \n💎 Tides\, currents\, and timing considerations  \n💎 Proven itineraries from Port Renfrew to Howe Sound \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/seaside-talks-training-passage-planning-coastal-navigation-part-i/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Port Sidney Marina Sidney\, B.C.\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Seaside Talks & Training,Talks & Other Events
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