COOPER BOATING news ~ latest information about boating in BC
Subject: EARLY BOOKING SPECIAL - online reservations unavailable
(Posted on Nov 27, 2012 at 04:20PM by Colin Jackson)
(Posted on Nov 27, 2012 at 04:20PM by Colin Jackson)
it would appear clients have been waiting patiently for IRMA - our internet reservations asistant ~ to serve up some great holiday dates ~ well, long story short, IRMA didn't attend our meetings with the super-duper early booking specials - so we sent her back to school (took her offline) and she'll be back working in time for the festive season when we humans at the bases want to rest a bitÂ
MEANTIME, many of the crew here are available (some just back from holidays) - and able to get you some of the best deals of the year - boating charters & hands on boating courses right here in beautiful BRITISH COLUMBIAÂ
phone 250.655.4979 in SIDNEY, 604.687.4110 in VANCOUVER and toll free 888.999.6419 from elsewhere or emailÂ
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owners - IRMA handles many of your requests as well - so call or email if you need anything - meantime, we're upgrading the online maintenance database and are pleased to be part of a launch group for the new mobile APPS - we can log care & feeding items for your boats from smart devices ON YOUR BOATS next season!
MEANTIME, many of the crew here are available (some just back from holidays) - and able to get you some of the best deals of the year - boating charters & hands on boating courses right here in beautiful BRITISH COLUMBIAÂ
phone 250.655.4979 in SIDNEY, 604.687.4110 in VANCOUVER and toll free 888.999.6419 from elsewhere or emailÂ
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owners - IRMA handles many of your requests as well - so call or email if you need anything - meantime, we're upgrading the online maintenance database and are pleased to be part of a launch group for the new mobile APPS - we can log care & feeding items for your boats from smart devices ON YOUR BOATS next season!
Subject: 3 SPECTACULAR december events - including BEER IN THE BILGES
(Posted on Nov 26, 2012 at 01:29AM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
(Posted on Nov 26, 2012 at 01:29AM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
we have 3 great events that each provide superb chances to think boating without actually going boating on the near horizon:
on DECEMBER 1, we have a preview of the new DUFOUR 45e "ALEGRIA" - come learn about the technical mumbo jumbo that makes this boat soooo special - and learn a little about the finer points of sailing at the same time ~ our advanced sail training courses for 2013 will set a new standard for fun & excitement afloat
on DECEMBER 7, we have a double feature - learn about the new CREW membership and how to join groups exploring BC & BEYOND by BOAT - and meet COOPER VETERAN INSTRUCTOR ALAN BOREHAM as he debuts his new book BEER IN THE BILGESÂ
on DECEMBER 15 our HOLIDAY PARTY at KITSILANO YACHT CLUB is back
3 great chances to get together with warm boating folks off season - we're open daily for your RSVP ~ and visit our EVENTS page for more fun ~ including trips that are actually on the water!
on DECEMBER 1, we have a preview of the new DUFOUR 45e "ALEGRIA" - come learn about the technical mumbo jumbo that makes this boat soooo special - and learn a little about the finer points of sailing at the same time ~ our advanced sail training courses for 2013 will set a new standard for fun & excitement afloat
on DECEMBER 7, we have a double feature - learn about the new CREW membership and how to join groups exploring BC & BEYOND by BOAT - and meet COOPER VETERAN INSTRUCTOR ALAN BOREHAM as he debuts his new book BEER IN THE BILGESÂ
on DECEMBER 15 our HOLIDAY PARTY at KITSILANO YACHT CLUB is back
3 great chances to get together with warm boating folks off season - we're open daily for your RSVP ~ and visit our EVENTS page for more fun ~ including trips that are actually on the water!
Subject: SIMPLE PLEASURES 2012 flotilla highlights
(Posted on Nov 13, 2012 at 02:24AM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
(Posted on Nov 13, 2012 at 02:24AM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
certainly a mixed bag for weather on our last flotilla completely in 2012 (the NEW YEAR's event crosses to 2013 of course)
it started with the renaming ceremony SATURDAY morning for GENA II ~ ensuring the gods would be kind to her with the new name (and ensuring she wouldn't sink enroute to our first destination)Â (KEY WORD for the morning: libations)
it started with the renaming ceremony SATURDAY morning for GENA II ~ ensuring the gods would be kind to her with the new name (and ensuring she wouldn't sink enroute to our first destination)Â (KEY WORD for the morning: libations)
GENA II ~ undersail with her newly minted name (ENGLISH BAY)
CORENIA making her way up the NORTH SHORE (ENGLISH BAY)
in preparation for the POTLUCK dinner, new owner BRIAN & assitante ALEX prepared the PRINCESS PATRICIA to receive guests
and let the POTLUCK begin - testing the limits to the capacity of the WESTCOAST 46'
watch the carpet please says new owner BRIAN!
lots of tasty treats and the boat at absolute capacity
WAYNE is happy because he's so much taller than SEAN - we're not sure why SEAN is happy - must be the food
a few laughs on the sundeck of PRINCESS PATRICIA
more POTLUCK fun
WOODY had a great time not having sunk on the way over thanks in part to the official re-naming ceremony that morning ~ he also gave specific orders to eat all the LASAGNA so he wouldn't have to pack it back on the plane (reminders of that great cat GARFIELD?)
the next morning saw getting the boats out with no room to spare thanks to the arrival of the fishing fleet overnight
SHADOWFAX squeezes out with millimeters to spare
and CORENIA follows with at least an inch or two more to spare
we abandoned plans for SMUGGLER's COVE and headed up around GAMBIER ISLAND and back to SNUG COVE
after a lively night dockside at SNUG that saw STRAY CAT reposition from one side of the government dock to the other to minimize the bouncing - PRINCESS PATRICIA weathered the windward side of the dock all night and watched a couple moviesÂ
the this morning we left SNUG COVE and headed back to GRANVILLE ISLAND - all 7 flotilla boats are now tucked in back at GRANVILLE ISLAND
CATCH YOU AT THE NEXT EVENT!
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CORENIA making her way up the NORTH SHORE (ENGLISH BAY)
in preparation for the POTLUCK dinner, new owner BRIAN & assitante ALEX prepared the PRINCESS PATRICIA to receive guests
and let the POTLUCK begin - testing the limits to the capacity of the WESTCOAST 46'
watch the carpet please says new owner BRIAN!
lots of tasty treats and the boat at absolute capacity
WAYNE is happy because he's so much taller than SEAN - we're not sure why SEAN is happy - must be the food
a few laughs on the sundeck of PRINCESS PATRICIA
more POTLUCK fun
WOODY had a great time not having sunk on the way over thanks in part to the official re-naming ceremony that morning ~ he also gave specific orders to eat all the LASAGNA so he wouldn't have to pack it back on the plane (reminders of that great cat GARFIELD?)
the next morning saw getting the boats out with no room to spare thanks to the arrival of the fishing fleet overnight
SHADOWFAX squeezes out with millimeters to spare
and CORENIA follows with at least an inch or two more to spare
we abandoned plans for SMUGGLER's COVE and headed up around GAMBIER ISLAND and back to SNUG COVE
after a lively night dockside at SNUG that saw STRAY CAT reposition from one side of the government dock to the other to minimize the bouncing - PRINCESS PATRICIA weathered the windward side of the dock all night and watched a couple moviesÂ
the this morning we left SNUG COVE and headed back to GRANVILLE ISLAND - all 7 flotilla boats are now tucked in back at GRANVILLE ISLAND
CATCH YOU AT THE NEXT EVENT!
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Subject: YOLO adventure (You Only Live Once)
(Posted on Nov 6, 2012 at 04:50PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
(Posted on Nov 6, 2012 at 04:50PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
DATES are set for a once in a lifetime experience - join us on a cruise to and from ALASKA in 2013Â
4 legs of about 2 weeks each will see some of our finest charter boats head to and from the waters of GLACIER BAY with crew change locations in PRINCE RUPERT, BC Â & Â JUNEAU, ALASKA
join the cruise with via our CREW MEMBERSHIP - and attend an information night on NOVEMBER 18 for the complete overview of our FUN and YOLO events for 2013
4 legs of about 2 weeks each will see some of our finest charter boats head to and from the waters of GLACIER BAY with crew change locations in PRINCE RUPERT, BC Â & Â JUNEAU, ALASKA
join the cruise with via our CREW MEMBERSHIP - and attend an information night on NOVEMBER 18 for the complete overview of our FUN and YOLO events for 2013
Subject: SIMPLE PLEASURES fotilla - NOVEMBER
(Posted on Oct 17, 2012 at 11:09PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
(Posted on Oct 17, 2012 at 11:09PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
celebrate the SIMPLE PLEASURES - great food, great cruising and great people as we wrap up the 2012 flotilla lineup with what has been, at times, our largest event (why we may never know!)
YOUR GROUP our OURS? - if you have a group, charter one of our boats or bring your own - if you don't, we are rolling out our new CREW membership and you can experience your first event as a trial member of our club - only $349 per person for this great 3 day, 3 night event
so far, we have 4 vessels confirmed - SHADOWFAX V, PRINCESS PATRICIA, CORENIA and GENA II (formerly ARISTA)
a few more details here
YOUR GROUP our OURS? - if you have a group, charter one of our boats or bring your own - if you don't, we are rolling out our new CREW membership and you can experience your first event as a trial member of our club - only $349 per person for this great 3 day, 3 night event
so far, we have 4 vessels confirmed - SHADOWFAX V, PRINCESS PATRICIA, CORENIA and GENA II (formerly ARISTA)
a few more details here
Subject: SAILING AROUND THE WORLD FOR TYLER
(Posted on Oct 15, 2012 at 09:08PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
(Posted on Oct 15, 2012 at 09:08PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
met this morning with loyal COOPER client CHAD BREMNER in CALGARY - CHAD is doing the CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD RACE & brought this heartfelt information to our attention:
Looking for a little support from the sailors around the World. 15 sailors will escort "Tyler the Monkey" around the world in support of a 5 yr old boy and his fight with cancer.
Tyler Puetz from Regina Saskatchewan Canada was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in Sept 2012. He is currently receiving treatment in Saskatoon Canada.
To support Tyler in his battle with cancer, a team of 15 sailors from the CLIPPER RTW race who are currently training to sail and race around the world in 2013 have joined together and will carry our mascot "Tyler the Sailing Monkey" around the world. For the full story check out the Facebook page "SAILING AROUND THE WORLD FOR TYLER"
LIKE the page and follow the story about Tyler and the race.
Looking for a little support from the sailors around the World. 15 sailors will escort "Tyler the Monkey" around the world in support of a 5 yr old boy and his fight with cancer.
Tyler Puetz from Regina Saskatchewan Canada was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor in Sept 2012. He is currently receiving treatment in Saskatoon Canada.
To support Tyler in his battle with cancer, a team of 15 sailors from the CLIPPER RTW race who are currently training to sail and race around the world in 2013 have joined together and will carry our mascot "Tyler the Sailing Monkey" around the world. For the full story check out the Facebook page "SAILING AROUND THE WORLD FOR TYLER"
LIKE the page and follow the story about Tyler and the race.
STEVE CROWE from NORTH SAILS VANCOUVER is aboard TEAM ALEGRIA for 2013Â 
here is what he has to say -Â
Congratulations on the order of the new Dufour 45e for advanced and offshore training programs at Cooper Boating. Having a modern vessel with such a rare combination of speed, comfort and style will certainly raise the bar for sail training in our region.
We are especially delighted to be supplying the sails to this program and look forward to supplying both the MARATHON 3DL and downwind sails for the new vessel.  Our North Sails team in Vancouver looks forward to sea trials and being involved with the expert level sail training on ALEGRIA in 2013
here is what he has to say -Â
Congratulations on the order of the new Dufour 45e for advanced and offshore training programs at Cooper Boating. Having a modern vessel with such a rare combination of speed, comfort and style will certainly raise the bar for sail training in our region.
We are especially delighted to be supplying the sails to this program and look forward to supplying both the MARATHON 3DL and downwind sails for the new vessel.  Our North Sails team in Vancouver looks forward to sea trials and being involved with the expert level sail training on ALEGRIA in 2013
Subject: rally to save KITSILANO COAST GUARD base
(Posted on Aug 12, 2012 at 08:54PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
(Posted on Aug 12, 2012 at 08:54PM by Colin Jackson) Tags:
join the RALLY to save our KITSILANO COAST GUARD BASE ~ AUGUST 25th at VANIER PARK from 1pm onwards
it seems a really bone headed move to close the CCG base in KITSILANO ~ VANCOUVER HARBOUR has so many boats out and having the COAST GUARD close by seems paramount to boating safety
we understand the need to make cuts ~ but this one seems to be a little off the mark ~ add your voice so critical functions like search & rescue don't vanish from our playground
it seems a really bone headed move to close the CCG base in KITSILANO ~ VANCOUVER HARBOUR has so many boats out and having the COAST GUARD close by seems paramount to boating safety
we understand the need to make cuts ~ but this one seems to be a little off the mark ~ add your voice so critical functions like search & rescue don't vanish from our playground
Subject: the finishing touches to our NEW OFFICE at PORT SIDNEY MARINA
(Posted on Jul 12, 2012 at 09:00PM ) Tags:
(Posted on Jul 12, 2012 at 09:00PM ) Tags:
we are very pround of our new office and it just keeps getting better as the finishing touches get completed ~ if you are in the SIDNEY area drop by and visit us at our new location ~ we are just on the right hand side as you walk through the main entrance into the Marina, you can't miss us!Â
we are here 7 days a week to help you explore the best options for your upcoming BOATING ADVENTURES.
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we are here 7 days a week to help you explore the best options for your upcoming BOATING ADVENTURES.
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Subject: SAILING LESSONS getting even more exciting in 2013!
(Posted on Jul 11, 2012 at 11:55PM ) Tags:
(Posted on Jul 11, 2012 at 11:55PM ) Tags:
ADVENTURE SAILING courses in 2013 are looking more excitng then ever! We are looking forward to the arrival of ALEGRIA, a  brand new 2013 Dufour 45e 4 cabin yacht to our school fleet for next season. This Dufour  won the 2011 cruising world boat of the year award. A great all round performer, ALEGRIA  will certainly make an impression on the students going round Vancouver Island in 2013.  Our 2013 dates will be published in the fall, so let us know if you would like to be notified of our next round Vancouver Island Course. When not out on Advanced level courses, ALEGRIA will also be available for charter during the 2013 season.
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