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SUMMARY:Safety at Sea for Cruisers: Skippers Mindset™ in Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:Don’t wait for an emergency to test your decisions. Build the mindset\, skills and confidence for every trip out on the water.\n\n\nGreat skippers don’t just prepare their boats. They prepare their crews.\nMost boating emergencies don’t begin with equipment failure—they begin with small decisions\, overlooked warning signs and dangerous assumptions. \nWhether you’re a new boat owner\, an experienced cruiser or planning your next charter adventure\, join us for a dockside talk to help you build the mindset and practical habits that lead to safer\, more confident cruising. \nDuring this interactive Seaside Talk\, we’ll explore how preparation\, communication\, and leadership can dramatically improve your boating experience long before an emergency ever occurs. \nYou’ll learn how to:\n\nRecognize the three dangerous mindsets that contribute to many boating incidents.\nBuild confidence in yourself and everyone aboard.\nCreate a simple crew briefing that reduces stress and confusion.\nMake better decisions when conditions change.\nEncourage your crew to become active participants rather than passive passengers.\nDevelop practical safety habits that fit naturally into recreational boating.\n\nThis isn’t a lecture filled with regulations or worst-case scenarios. \nIt’s a practical conversation about becoming the kind of skipper who inspires confidence\, communicates clearly\, and creates safer\, more enjoyable experiences on the water. \nWhether you cruise for an afternoon or dream of extended coastal adventures\, you’ll leave with ideas you can put into practice on your very next trip. \nIdeal for:\n\nRecreational boaters\nNew boat owners\nCouples who cruise together\nBareboat charterers\nFamilies\nAnyone wanting to become a more confident skipper\n\nAbout Voyage Makers Coastal Adventures\nVoyage Makers Coastal Adventures helps recreational boaters build confidence through hands-on training\, coaching\, and coastal experiences throughout British Columbia. Our Skipper’s Mindset™ philosophy teaches that great seamanship is about more than technical skills—it’s about preparation\, leadership\, sound decision-making\, and creating capable crews. \nSeats are limited. Reserve your place today and join us for an evening of practical learning\, engaging discussion\, and inspiration for your next voyage.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/safety-at-sea-for-cruisers-skippers-mindset-in-emergencies/
LOCATION:The Marina at Brentwood Bay Resort\, 849 Verdier Avenue\, Brentwood Bay\, BC\, V8M 1C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Dean's Marine Annual Swap N Shop
DESCRIPTION:Annual Marine Swap N Shop. Deans Marine presents the Annual Marine Swap N Shop. Saturday May 30th 2026. 9 – 12. To register call 250-748-0829.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/deans-marine-annual-swap-n-shop/
LOCATION:Dean’s Marine\, Duncan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Harbour Chandler Pirate Day SALE
DESCRIPTION:What is Pirate Day?\nPirate Day is Nanaimo’s annual waterfront celebration — and at The Harbour Chandler\, it means one thing: unreal deals on fishing\, boating\, and marine gear. \nEvery year\, customers line up at midnight the night before to secure the best deals. \nWhat to Expect\n✔ Storewide discounts across fishing\, marine\, and outdoor gear\n✔ Extremely limited doorcrasher deals\n✔ First come\, first served pricing\n✔ Lineups starting the night before\n✔ More surprises to be announced 👀
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/harbour-chandler-pirate-day-sale/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Nanaimo,Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:BC Boat Show
DESCRIPTION:The BC Boat Show takes place at the scenic\nPort Sidney Marina:\n9835 Seaport Pl\,\nSidney\, BC V8L 4X3\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Area: Port Sidney Marina rests along the picturesque shores of the Salish Sea\, in the town of Sidney\, BC\, Canada. This historic coastal town features a vibrant downtown district that is the heart of the Saanich Peninsula\, offering a blend of seaside charm and modern amenities. \nSidney is conveniently located just a short drive from Victoria International Airport (YYJ)\, BC Ferries and is easily accessible from downtown Victoria and the surrounding areas. The marina offers stunning views\, making it the perfect backdrop for the BC Boat Show and an ideal destination for visitors and exhibitors alike. \nMake a weekend of it and enjoy all that Sidney and the surrounding areas have to offer\, including beautiful beaches\, forest hikes\, top-notch restaurants\, shopping\, and many visitor attractions. \nTransportation and Parking: \n\nDowntown Parking – You’ll find free and paid on- and off-street parking throughout downtown Sidney.\n\nTo learn more about parking in Sidney\, check out the Town of Sidney’s Parking Information. \nShuttle Schedule from BC Ferries (Swartz Bay) For the convenience of attendees\, a free shuttle bus service will be operational during show hours\, connecting the BC Ferries Swartz Bay terminal to Port Sidney Marina. Look for the Days Inn shuttle with a “BC Boat Show” sign on both the front and back. The shuttle will depart shortly after each ferry arrival from the kiosk near the short-term parking lot.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/bc-boat-show-at-port-sidney-marina/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Royal Victoria Yacht Club Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) is hosting a free Open House Expo between 1600-1800h on April 10\, 2026 and you are invited! \nAs you may know\, RVYC is a member-only club\, but for one day only\, the Club is transforming itself into a BIG welcome fair for curious potential members.  Round up your friends and family and register for free to receive a welcome pack and learn more about the benefits of membership\, get all your questions about joining the yacht club answered and maybe even win a T-shirt. \nOpen House Expo Activities\n\n‘Welcome Aboard’ photobooth\nActivities and games to play with RVYC merch to be won\n15 information booths to answer any of your questions\nColouring-in competition\, Mario Kart tournament and Scavenger Hunt with a prize for the kids\nFree tea/coffee\, candy floss & cookies\nCredits and gifts for new members who apply for membership on the day\nRadio controlled mini boat racing\n‘Skippers on duty’ who are current members happy to chat or offer to be your proposer or seconder for your application if needed\nA chance to win a free sailing lesson\nWelcome speech from the Commodore\, guided tours & more\n\nIt’s a great chance to see the Club in full swing and either bring along some friends who are thinking of joining\, or just bring yourself or your kids to be a part of the day celebrating RVYC. \nTo register for free\, click here.  All ages welcome. \nIt’s going to be a lot of fun and we would love to see you there.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/royal-victoria-yacht-club-open-house/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Bluewater Cruising Women on Water
DESCRIPTION:The Bluewater Cruising Association “Women on Water” is March 14 to 15th\, 2026\, at the Mary Windspear Centre in Sidney\, BC. An event to create space for women\, power or sail\, whether you run a 28-foot express or a 58-foot motor yacht\, to deepen your skills\, compare notes\, and build real confidence. Not performative confidence. The kind that shows up when the wind pipes up at the fuel dock\, or a pump makes a sound you’ve never heard before. \nWhat I love most is the range of experience in the room. Some attendees are newer to boating and hungry to understand systems\, navigation\, and weather patterns. Others have logged thousands of nautical miles and simply want to sharpen their knowledge or connect with other capable women who understand the rhythm of life afloat. \nIt’s not about excluding anyone. It’s about learning in an environment where questions are welcomed\, and curiosity is respected. \nWe talk about boat systems\, electrical\, water\, and sanitation\, because understanding how your boat works changes everything. We talk about handling lines\, reading conditions\, and making decisions. And we talk about perspective. Because boating isn’t just mechanics. It’s a mindset. \nWhen women understand their boats\, they move differently onboard. They make calmer choices. They trust themselves. And that confidence ripples outward\, to their partners\, their crews\, and their communities. \nThere’s also something deeply reassuring about shared experience. Dock stories. Near misses. Lessons learned. The laughter that comes when you realize you’re not the only one who once forgot to switch the battery selector. \nWomen on Water isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about becoming more fully yourself at the helm. \nAnd that\, in my opinion\, is where the real magic lives. \nFor all the details\, visit https://missygoesboating.com/events/missy-goes-boating-women-on-water-2026/
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/bluewater-cruising-women-on-water/
LOCATION:Mary Windspear Community Centre\, Sidney\, bc\, 2243 Beacon Avenue\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, V8L 1W9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Music - Five Locations on Vancouver Island  + Salt Spring Island
DESCRIPTION:WINTER SOLSTICE MUSIC\n10th Anniversary Tour \, Dec 10- 21 2025\nwith Cari Burdett & Ensemble\nhttps://cariburdett.com/winter-solstice-show/\n\n\nWINTER SOLSTICE MUSIC – 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR\nwith Cari Burdett & Ensemble\ncariburdettt.com \nTour Overview\nWelcome to the Winter Solstice Music 10th Anniversary Tour.\nWe are excited to offer 8 Winter Solstice Music Concerts this year in a tour\, across Vancouver Island. \nPlease note:\nTickets are sold separately for each city\, choose the location you want to attend. \nAbout the Concert\nFor ten years\, vocalist and artistic director Cari Burdett has brought community together in celebration of the Winter Solstice — weaving song\, story\, and heart into an evening of stillness\, reflection\, and renewal. \nCelebrated across the world in many traditions\, the Winter Solstice honors the darkest nights of the year and the gradual return of the light — a time to pause\, listen\, and reconnect. \nFeaturing Adrian Dolan\, Quin Etheridge Redden\, Scott White\, Adam Dobres\, and Maeve Iredale\, this special performance offers rich harmonies\, evocative strings\, and music that warms the spirit. \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening honoring the turning of the season and our shared connection through sound. \nIf you would like to attend another show\,\nplease search the city you wish to go to with Winter Solstice Music in the search bar in Eventbrite ( ex. Salt Spring Winter Solstice Music) \nOr go to Cariburdett.com and choose the location of your choice.  \n\nSooke – Knox Presbyterian Church\, 2110 Church Rd.\nWednesday\, December 10 | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7 PM\nSalt Spring Island – All Saints United\, 1110 Park Dr.\nThursday\, December 11 | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7 PM\nChemainus St. Michael & All Angels\, Anglican Church\,\n 2852 – 58 Mill St.\nFriday\, December 12 | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7 PM\nLadysmith – First United Church\, 232 High St.\nSunday\, December 14 | Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7 PM\nDuncan – St. Peter’s Quamichan\, Anglican Church\, 5800 Church Rd.\nSaturday\, December 20 | Matinee 3 PM / Evening 7 PM\nVictoria – James Bay United Church\, 511 Michigan St.\nSunday\, December 21 | Matinee 3 PM / Evening 7 PM\nOn Line Live Shows\, Watch from home\nSunday\, December 21 | Matinee 3 PM / Evening 7 PM\n\nGiving Back\nFive percent of all proceeds will be donated to Mischa Lelum\, the new Cowichan Youth Emergency Shelter for youth aged 15–18 who are in crisis or at risk of homelessness.\nThis shelter provides critical\, around-the-clock support to young people in need. \nAs a community member and audience participant\, you are also invited to add on a direct financial contribution to the shelter by selecting an “Add-On” in the ticket section. The full amount of your contribution will go directly to Mischa Lelum\, the Cowichan Youth Emergency Shelter.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/winter-solstice-music-five-locations-on-vancouver-island-salt-spring-island/
LOCATION:St Michael & All Angels Anglican Church\, 2858 Mill Street\, Chemainus\, BC\, V0R 1K1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Salt Spring Island,Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Milner Christmas Magic Qualicum
DESCRIPTION:Milner Christmas Magic lights up Milner Gardens with thousands of festive lights\, creative window displays\, and family-friendly evening strolls. This seasonal walk-through is a relaxed\, community-minded holiday outing that combines garden ambience with warm food stalls\, a Gingerbread Gift Shop\, and chances to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. \nDates & hours for Milner Christmas Magic\n\nEvenings: December 4–7\, 11–14\, 18–21\, 2025.\nAdmission gate open 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM\, with viewing allowed until 8:30 PM.\nLast entry is typically 8:00 PM. Check the site for any slight nightly adjustments.\n\nAdmission & donations\nEntry is by suggested donation: $8 per adult\, $4 per child\, or $20 per household. Pay at the Welcome Centre on arrival. Cash\, debit\, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. All are welcome regardless of ability to donate. \nHighlights\n\nThousands of outdoor lights and festive garden scenes.\nGingerbread Gift Shop for local crafts and holiday finds.\nHot food and refreshments sold on site to warm you up.\nSanta and Mrs. Claus visits on select evenings\, plus family-friendly programming.\n\nAccessibility & policies\n\nThe site is garden terrain\, wear comfortable shoes and dress for cool\, damp evenings.\nOnly certified service dogs are permitted on site.\nNightly events may be cancelled for severe weather\, check updates before you go.\n\nVisitor tips\nArrive early for quieter pathways and the best photos. Layer up as the seaside breeze can be surprisingly brisk. If you want a relaxed visit\, pick a weekday evening during the event window. \nSchedules\, guest appearances and food vendors can change. Check the Milner Gardens events page the day you plan to attend for any updates.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/milner-christmas-magic/
LOCATION:Milner Gardens & Woodland\, 2179 West Island Highway\, Qualicum Beach\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,Vancouver Island
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SUMMARY:Deck The Hall Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Deck the Hall Christmas Market is a large\, family-friendly holiday market held at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds. Since 2012 the market has grown into a must-visit Vancouver Island holiday event with more than 120 artisans\, festive music\, seasonal eats\, and community cheer. \nWhy go\nThis is the place to find handcrafted gifts\, specialty foods\, and one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers from local makers. Expect a lively indoor market\, a few outdoor food stalls\, door prizes\, and a visit from Santa for the little ones. Admission is free\, so it’s an easy stop while you shop around Duncan and the Cowichan Valley. \nHighlights\n\nOver 120 vendors offering jewelry\, pottery\, textiles\, candles\, woodcraft\, artisan foods\, pet gifts\, and more.\nLive holiday music and family-friendly entertainment with Santa making an appearance.\nOn-site concessions and specialty vendors such as cider presses and local cafés serving hot drinks.\n\nVendor and registration note\nVendor registration for 2025 is currently closed and the event is at capacity. If you are on a cancellation list\, check back after the Cowichan Exhibition in September for any openings. The full 2024 vendor roster is posted on the event page if you want to preview who typically shows up. \nVisitor info and tips for Deck The Hall Christmas Market\n\nAdmission: free.\nBest time to visit: arrive on a weekday morning or early afternoon to avoid weekend crowds and get quieter browsing.\nParking: on-site parking at the Cowichan Exhibition Grounds; expect some busy periods so plan to arrive early on Saturday or Sunday.\nWhat to bring: reusable shopping bag\, small pouch for phone and wallet\, and a light layer for chilly indoor/outdoor transitions.\nAccessibility: the venue is accessible; check the Cowichan Exhibition site for specific accessibility info.
URL:https://missygoesboating.com/event/deck-the-hall-christmas-market/
LOCATION:Cowichan Exhibition Grounds\, 7380 Trans-Canada Hwy\, Duncan / North Cowichan\, BC V9L 6B1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC,Vancouver Island
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