Thursday 20 February 2020 17:30
Cruising Dinner  ::  Cruising & Dinners

RVYC’s Second 2020 Cruising Dinner
February 20, 2020

Conquering a Few Bumps to Kathmandu

In August and September 2019, intrepid RVYC members Ron Jewula and Dunnery Best switched from sailing and racing to cycling across the top of India and Nepal through the Himalayas. They started in Mulbeck near Srinagar and ended in Kathmandu, pedaling over seven alpine passes between 12,000 and 17,600 ft high. The ride took two months, was 3,200km long, and involved more than 35,000m of climbing

They pumped their legs the length of the Spiti Valley and visited these famous towns:

• Shimla, the old hilltop summer capital of British India
• Rishikesh, yoga capital of the world
• Lumbini, the birthplace of Buddha
• Pokhra, the base of Annapurna Gorkha, as in the famous
• Gurkha regiments
• Kathmandu, Nepal’s capital.

They dealt with the challenges of temperature extremes, learned the local rules of the road and “enjoyed” rice and dahl at every meal. The presentation will include a discussion on the challenges of cycling at high altitudes.

Thursday, February 20, 2020
No host cocktails 17:30; Dinner 18:30; Presentation 19:30
Members & guests: $30 pp—includes dinner, dessert, coffee, gratuities and taxes.
Register below or phoning the office at 250-592-2441.  

A 24-hour cancellation notice is required or your account will be charged. 

Saturday 22 February 2020 - Sunday 23 February 2020
Winter Cruise  ::  Cruising & Dinners

Registration Now Full
Please call the Office to be added to the waitlist 250-592-2441

Moorage available including power at Port Sidney for $25 per boat up to 49 feet and $35 over 50 feet. Maximum 2 nights at this price. Please call (250) 655-3711 to reserve your berth. 

Victoria Distillers tour February 22 @ 4:00 PM - cost $5.  This tour is limited to the first 30 who reserve. 

At 6:00 a No Host bar and Appies will be provided by the Cruising Committee at the Rumrunner Pub with Dinner to follow.

Thursday 27 February 2020 19:00
Educational Series - Sail Repair & Maintenance  ::  Educational Opportunities

Tuesday 03 March 2020 19:00
Educational Series - Basic Racing Rules   ::  Educational Opportunities

Monday 16 March 2020 19:00
Educational Series - Advanced Racing  ::  Educational Opportunities

Thursday 09 April 2020 19:00
Educational Series - Prawning, Crabbing & Fishing  ::  Educational Opportunities

Sunday 26 April 2020 - Sunday 03 May 2020 08:00 - 17:00
SYC Opening Day Cruise  ::  Cruising & Dinners

Cruise on down to Seattle Yacht Club with fellow RVYC members to celebrate the legendary SYC Opening Day! 

For more information please contact the Cruise Co-ordinator, Roger Hind at 

Important dates to note: 
- Fleet leaves Sunday (April 26, 2020) or Monday (depending on weather) for Port Townsend. 
- Arrive Port Maddison on Tuesday.
- Transit Seattle locks Wednesday and arrive at Dock Zero.
- Participate in the week of festivities, with the highlight on Saturday May 2 Seattle Opening Day: Wilson Cup & Spirit Cup.

Please sign up by March 31, 2020.

Full event details and calendar available on the SYC website HERE.

 If you are interested in joining in the fun, sign-up below!

Tuesday 05 May 2020 19:00
Educational Series - Dealing with Fire On Board   ::  Educational Opportunities

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Captain Jim Steele completed 36 years in the Canadian Navy having commanded 3 ships , then he obtained his Transport Canada Master Mariner Certificate and began another career with BC Ferries, first in the fleet as a Relief Mate and Master in the Northern Gulf Islands. For the last seven years he was Manager of Marine Safety and Operational Training.

Since his retirement, Captain Steele has been delivering training in small communities along the BC Coast, the Interior, in the Arctic, and across the Prairies. Since 2013, he has been teaching these subjects for Camosun College as well as delivering a refresher course for members of the marine community who are writing exams to become a BC Coast Pilot. He volunteers his time as an instructor for the Bluewater Cruising Association as well as RVYC. 

He and his wife Ann, joined RVYC in 2017 and have a Cal 34 they like to sail in the Gulf Islands.

Wednesday 11 November 2020
Remembrance Day Ceremonies & Lunch  ::  Statutory Holidays in BC

Thursday 11 November 2021
Remembrance Day Ceremonies & Lunch  ::  Statutory Holidays in BC