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SUMMARY:BC Boat Show
DESCRIPTION:The BC Boat Show returns this spring to Port Sidney Marina\, offering a comprehensive showcase of over 200 new and used watercraft. From paddle boards to luxury yachts\, attendees can explore a diverse range of vessels in their natural setting. Professional yacht brokers will be on-site to provide tours and insights\, making it an ideal event for both seasoned boaters and newcomers alike. \nTicket Information\n\nGeneral Admission: $15 per day\nFour-Day Pass: $30\nChildren (16 and under): Free with accompanying adultPurchase tickets online before April 30 to avoid queues at the entrance.\n\nHighlights\n\nIn-Water Displays: Experience a wide array of boats\, from sleek cruisers to family-friendly pontoons\, all showcased in their natural environment.\nExhibitor Showcase: Engage with leading marine businesses offering the latest in boating technology\, services\, and accessories.\nExpert Insights: Attend seminars and workshops led by industry professionals\, covering topics from maintenance tips to navigation strategies.\nFamily-Friendly Atmosphere: With activities suitable for all ages\, it’s an event the whole family can enjoy.\n\nExhibitors\n\n\n\n\nExhibitor\nDetails\n\n\n\n\nArbutus Coast Yachts\nYacht brokerage specializing in new & pre-owned vessels across the Pacific Northwest.\n\n\nCustom Yacht Sales\nPersonalized yacht purchasing & sales services tailored to your boating lifestyle.\n\n\nFraser Yacht Sales\nComprehensive inventory of sailboats & powerboats plus expert brokerage support.\n\n\nFreedom Boat Club\nMembership-based club granting unlimited access to a fleet of boats at various locations.\n\n\nFreedom Marine\nDealer of luxury yachts offering sales\, service\, and premium customer support.\n\n\nGA Checkpoint Yamaha\nAuthorized Yamaha marine dealer providing outboards\, jetskis and watercraft parts.\n\n\nGrand Yachts Inc.\nSpecializes in luxury yacht sales\, both new models and brokerage listings.\n\n\nKelly Yacht Sales\nOffers a wide selection of yachts with a focus on client satisfaction and value.\n\n\n\n\n* For a full list of exhibitors\, visit the official website. \n\n\nVisitor Info For BC Boat Show\n\nParking: Ample parking available near the marina.\nAccessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible.\nFood & Beverages: On-site vendors will offer a variety of refreshments.\nPet Policy: Leashed pets are welcome; however\, they may not be permitted on all vessels.\n\nOfficial Website\nFor tickets\, detailed schedules\, and more information\, visit the BC Boat Show.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/bc-boat-show/
LOCATION:Port Sidney Marina\, 9835 Seaport Place\, Sidney\, BC V8L 4X3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,Exhibition,Sidney
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SUMMARY:Beacon Brewing Vinyl Night
DESCRIPTION:Trade your captain’s hat for a turntable this Thursday at Beacon Brewing Vinyl Night – a laid-back evening where your favorite LPs share the spotlight with local small-batch beers. Bring a cherished record\, spin it front-to-back\, and discover fellow vinyl obsessives over our pizza-and-pint special (hello\, $2 off when you pair them!). It’s like swapping sea-shanty stories with your most organized\, eco-conscious friend – only here\, the only barnacles are on the records. \nWhat to Expect\n\nBring & Play: First-come\, first-served full-album spins—your record\, your rules.\nDog-Friendly Patio: Your well-behaved pooch is welcome to chill while you groove.\nCommunity Vibes: Snap a pic of your record’s grooviest cover art and swap stories with fellow music-lovers.\n\nTickets & Tips\n\nAdmission: Free – no ticket\, just show up with your record (or come to linger and listen).\nPro Tip: Arrive around 6:45 PM to snag a cozy table and plug in your record before the queue fills.\n\nVisitor Info For Beacon Brewing Vinyl Night\n\nLocation: 9829 Third Street\, Sidney\, BC (in the Oceanna building complex)\nParking: Street parking and nearby lots – easy hop from downtown.\nHours: Beacon’s tasting room opens at 1 PM; stay late ’til 11 PM on Thursdays.\n\nFor more on weekly themes and upcoming special events\, drop anchor at Beacon Brewing.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/beacon-brewing-vinyl-night/
LOCATION:Beacon Brewing\, 9829 Third Street\, Sidney\, BC V8L 3A7\, Canada\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,Sidney
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SUMMARY:Swiftsure International Yacht Race
DESCRIPTION:The Swiftsure International Yacht Race is North America’s premier Memorial Day-weekend sailing event\, launching everything from high-speed multihulls to classic monohulls into the fast-moving currents of the Juan de Fuca Strait. Expect edge-of-your-seat starts in Victoria’s Inner Harbor and a festive finish back at Clover Point – plus the occasional skipper quip (‘Mind that bow wave!’) to keep things lively. \nRace Courses & Schedule For Swiftsure International Yacht Race\n\nLong Courses (Lightship Classic & Cape Flattery):– Start Saturday\, May 24 at 9:00 AM\nJuan de Fuca Inshore Races:– Start Saturday\, May 24 shortly after the long-course field\nRegistration & Skippers’ Briefing:– Opens May 22 at 2:00 PM\, closes May 23 at 6:00 PM at Royal Victoria Yacht Club\nCourse Time Limit:– Midnight\, Sunday\, May 25\n\nSpectator Tips\n\nBest Vantage Points:– Inner Harbor Causeway for the pre-start hustle– Clover Point for panoramic views of the staggered starts\nPerks:– Clover Point Lions Club pancake breakfast with live race commentary– Grab a latte at Ship Point and claim your bench early – binoculars highly recommended\n\nRegistration & Entry\n\nFees: Vary by division; early-bird discounts available\n\nPro tip: Pack sunscreen and a windbreaker – Victoria weather likes to keep you on your toes. \nOfficial Website\nFor notices of race\, sailing instructions\, live trackers\, and the full schedule\, set your course for Swiftsure.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/swiftsure-international-yacht-race/
LOCATION:Royal Victoria Yacht Club\, 3475 Ripon Road\, Victoria\, BC V8R 6H1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC
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SUMMARY:Spot Prawn Festival
DESCRIPTION:Think of the Spot Prawn Festival as your annual excuse to wear a bib in public and call it “marine fashion.” This celebration of BC’s sweetest seasonal crustacean brings together top local chefs\, live cooking demos\, and fresh-from-the-dock prawns you can’t get anywhere else. It’s like chatting seafood secrets with your most organized\, eco-savvy friend – who just happens to know every trick for peeling prawns without losing half your manicure. \nDate & Time\n\nSunday\, May 25: 11:00 AM – 3:30 PMPro tip: Arrive early if you’re chasing that perfect Spot Prawn Bisque – last year it sold out faster than a sun-soaked deck chair.\n\nTickets & Experiences\n\nGeneral Admission: Free\nIncludes dockside access\, family-friendly activities\, and live music floating off the wharf.\nSpot Prawn Bisque: $10\nA 10 oz cup of rich bisque so good you’ll forget you’re technically at a public event.\nSpot Prawn Brunch: $79 (19+ only)\nSix-course grazing menu starring spot prawns – paired with local beverages and enough sweet treats to consider dessert for breakfast.Secure your food-experience tickets in advance to avoid FOMO.\n\nHighlights In Spot Prawn Festival\n\nLive Chef Demos: Watch Vancouver’s finest whip up prawn-tastic dishes—bonus points if you pick up a peel-and-serve hack.\nFresh-Catch Sales: Buy live spot prawns straight from the fishers. (Bring cash unless you want to test that phone-signal-dependent card reader.)\nFamily Fun Zone: Hands-on stations where kids learn why prawns are the Beyoncé of crustaceans.\nWaterfront Tunes: A chilled playlist to match the ebb and flow of the tides—and your post-brunch food coma.\n\nSustainability & Community\nProceeds fund scholarships and eco-initiatives through the Chefs’ Table Society of BC\, so you can feel as good about your purchase as you do about your perfectly seasoned bisque. \nOfficial Website\nFor the full lineup\, chef bios\, and RSVP details\, drop anchor at spotprawnfestival.com.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/spot-prawn-festival/
LOCATION:False Creek Fishermen’s Wharf\, 1505 West 1st Avenue\, Vancouver\, BC V6J 1E8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith Heritage Boat Festival
DESCRIPTION:Dust off your sea legs and join us for a one-day dive into boating history at the Ladysmith Heritage Boat Festival. Climb aboard pristinely restored wooden tugs and vintage cruisers\, swap clutter-busting tackle-box tips with fellow enthusiasts\, and hear insider restoration stories from the volunteers who keep these beauties shipshape – all in a friendly\, West Coast-inspired vibe. \nSchedule\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Heritage vessel walk-throughs on the docks\n12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Meet-the-owners Q&A and restoration tales\n1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Shore-side demos (wood-splicing\, traditional caulking)\n3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Parade of sail past Transfer Beach\n\nAdmission & Tips\n\nAdmission: Free\nPro Tip: Arrive by 10 AM to snag a front-row spot for the sail parade and walk-throughs.\n\nHighlights\n\nHeritage Vessel Walk-Throughs: Explore classic tugs\, cruisers\, and launches up close.\nRestoration Demos: See volunteers coax old-growth timbers back to life.\nParade of Sail: Watch these vintage vessels glide past Transfer Beach under power.\nFamily-Friendly Scavenger Hunt: A fun\, maritime-history quest for little deckhands.\n\nVisitor Info For Ladysmith Heritage Boat Festival\n\nParking: Free lakeside lot; overflow at Oyster Bay Centre with shuttle service\nAccessibility: Floating docks with ramp access—just let us know if you need assistance\nPets: Well-behaved\, leashed dogs welcome on shore; please keep them off the boats\n\nOfficial Website\nFor last-minute updates and volunteer info\, visit Ladysmith Maritime Society.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/ladysmith-heritage-boat-festival/
LOCATION:Ladysmith Community Marina\, 611 Oyster Bay Drive\, Ladysmith\, BC V9G 1A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC
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