Thursday 17 January 2019 19:00 - 21:00
Marine Electronics: Personal Observations, Experiences and Opinions  ::  Educational Opportunities

RVYC Monthly Presentation Series

Marine Electronics: Personal Observations, Experiences and Opinions by Roger C. Palmer

A free educational event in the Main Lounge - registration not required. 

Our presenter this evening is Roger Palmer, who has belonged to RVYC for 25 years. 

Roger has extensive boating experience: power, sail, racing, cruising, coastal, inland, and offshore.  He is an electronic engineer, and has worked at (or founded) several "high tech" companies.

Roger has been designing, using, or specifying marine electronics for almost 60 years, and he has monitored developments in the industry for much of its existence.

Tonight's presentation will follow Roger's involvement in the field from the late 50's, and will focus on equipment that he has installed and used on his various boats over the years up to the present day. He promises to include lots of personal opinions as he tells the story!

Saturday 19 January 2019 08:30 - 13:00
CPR Training Course - CANCELLED  ::  Educational Opportunities

Please note the CPR 'C' Course on January 19 has been cancelled.

We hope to schedule another course soon - dates pending. 

CPR 'C' Course: this hands-on course covers prevention, recognition and treatment of heart attack, angina, and stroke.

Participants will also review emergency scene management, recognition, and treatment for conscious and unconscious choking emergencies, adult/child/infant CPR, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator.

Learn the latest recommendations for CPR and resuscitation on Saturday, January 19. 0830 -13:00. 

$55 per person.

Monday 21 January 2019 19:00
Radio Operators Course  ::  Educational Opportunities

Radio Operators Course

This course offered by Oak Bay Power and Sail Squadron includes the book and CD which covers the new Digital Selective calling and will prepare you to write the exam for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement.

To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It is the law! The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating techniques.

Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio.

Where : Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Road, (Discovery Room)

When : Mondays, Jan 14, 21 and 28, 2019 at 7pm (3 classes)

Total Cost:  $95.00

Information or Registration : Alex Kerr, 250-294-4108 or  or register online by clicking here.

Saturday 26 January 2019 17:30
Robbie Burns Night  ::  Cruising & Dinners

Robbie Burns Night

Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 5:30pm

$50 inclusive per person.

Monday 28 January 2019 19:00
Radio Operators Course  ::  Educational Opportunities

Radio Operators Course

This course offered by Oak Bay Power and Sail Squadron includes the book and CD which covers the new Digital Selective calling and will prepare you to write the exam for the Restricted Operator Certificate (Maritime) with DSC Endorsement.

To operate a maritime radio, you need the certificate. It is the law! The Maritime Radio course teaches emergency radio procedures, as well as everyday operating techniques.

Learn all about the uses of marine radios, choice of frequencies, operation, phonetic alphabet, procedural words and phrases, as well as Digital Selective Calling and the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, (DSC/GMDSS). All mariners, including recreational boaters, will want to take advantage of the many features and capabilities of this innovative form “automatic” radio.

Where : Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Road, (Discovery Room)

When : Mondays, Jan 14, 21 and 28, 2019 at 7pm (3 classes)

Total Cost:  $95.00

Information or Registration : Alex Kerr, 250-294-4108 or  or register online by clicking here.

Monday 18 February 2019
Club & Foreshore CLOSED - Family Day  ::  Statutory Holidays in BC

Please note the Club and Foreshore will be closed on Monday, February 18 for Family Day. 

Wednesday 20 February 2019 19:30
Racing Rules with Mike Turner - Basic  ::  Educational Opportunities

Racing Rules (Basic) presented by Mike Turner

Free educational event for members! No registration required.

Wednesday, February 20 at 7:30pm in the Main Lounge.

Thursday 21 February 2019 19:00
Racing Rules with Mike Turner - Advanced  ::  Educational Opportunities

Racing Rules (Advanced) presented by Mike Turner

Free educational event for members! No registration required.

Thursday, February 21 at 7pm in the Main Lounge.

Thursday 28 February 2019 17:30
Cruising Dinner  ::  Cruising & Dinners

RVYC’s First Spring Cruising Dinner

Thursday, February 28, 2019 

Cruising on Two Wheels from Bangkok to Saigon 

How would you celebrate your 40th anniversary? Perhaps a ruby ring? Or the gift of a two-week cycling trip from Bangkok to Saigon? Well, for better or worse - the oldyweds Don & Joan Thain joined forces with fellow members Don Jonsson and Sue Leuchter to do just that last spring. You’ll discover the joys of night bicycling in Bangkok where crazy traffic whizzes about and— for obvious reasons—NOBODY bicycles.  

Cambodia had many fascinating places to reconnoitre on two wheels including a jungle ride to the temple featured in Laura Croft's Tomb Raider. In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, we stayed with a family and helped prepare spring rolls and share in a cooking class. We had a 100% survival rate despite the threats of malaria, dengue fever and crocodiles. Yes, you too can find out if this type of adventure is for you and your mate!

Don Jonssen, Sue Leuchter, Don and Joan Thain by a Buddhist temple.

No host cocktails 17:30  |  Dinner 18:30  |  Presentation 19:30

Members & guests: $30 pp - includes dinner, dessert and coffee, gratuities and taxes.

Register below or call the office at 250-592-2441.

Thursday 14 March 2019 17:00
Fire on Board - Educational Talk  ::  Educational Opportunities

Fire on Board presented by Jim Steele

Free educational event for members! No registration required.

Thursday, March 14 at 7pm in the Main Lounge.