~ EVERY boat has a STORY: NETTA JEAN  ~

 

We believe that boats are people too.  We name them, care for them & get REALLY attached. For those of us crazy enough to believe it, boats are alive and they all have a story to tell.   

 

Today, let's consider NETTA JEAN, the SILVERTON 34 recently added to the COOPER FLEET.   Be sure to enter to win a 3 hour cruise if you can make it this SUNDAY.

 

Did you know that ships are named with female names to protect sailors as they head to sea, not unlike how their actual mothers protected them in younger years?  Well, NETTA JEAN is named for the owner's mother.  While his father had introduced young Evan to the water & sparked a passion for exploring and adventuring on the water.  You see, Evan's dad built small boats, including a Fireball sailing dinghy named KALALA (butterfly).  Sadly, his mother's battle with MS began & curtailed all the boating adventures.   Caring for family trumps boating holidays & Evan's mom could simply not partake.

 

This year, Evan bought the boat and named if for his late mother.  Enter an opportunity to pickup where those early adventures left off.  So, if you're healthy, why not get a good dose of 'happy' with your own ocean playground exploration?   

 

NETTA JEAN is seaworthy - she's been tested in some pretty big swells.  As with many boats we offer, we know the boat will take more than the crew will want to. 

 

She's also is the perfect platform for fishing or snorkeling, with her cockpit low to the water.  I joined Evan as he finished up installation of a second down rigger.  The boat also has crab traps & a great tender with electric davit, making life easy for newly minted 'Pleasure Craft Operator Card carrying kids'.  The boat also has a couple of walkie talkies to connect with them during micro-exploration of quaint harbours. 

 

If you're heading out for longer, there are a few kayaks that can appear & add to your enjoyment - be sure to request those early to ensure we can make that happen. 

 

From atop the vessel the flybridge one has an excellent view.   This boat is capable of some great speed (as much as 25). Those extra few knots will cost more of course, but having some speed capability also translates to additional safety if someone needs to get ashore in a hurry or bad weather is approaching.   Cruising around 17 knots uses about $55/hour in fuel at today's diesel prices. 

 

ENTER NOW to win a 3 hour cruise on NETTA JEAN this SUNDAY

 

Drop by or click to see her!

 

~ FAMILIA is our latest addition to the SIDNEY charter fleet ~

~ we're not entirely sure if the name is from the 1987 BRAZILIAN ROCK band or the midieval designation for HOUSEHOLD (sometimes WIKIPEDIA isn't really all that helpful), but we know this to be a fine 3 stateroom vessel from the SEA RAY factory - & you can visit her online or at PORT SIDNEY ~



whether you are looking for a bareboat adventure or like to add a skipper for a luxury yacht charter from SIDNEY/VICTORIA, FAMILIA would be a fantastic choice

~ ALEGRIA x places FIRST in division on the long SWIFTSURE BANK course in the 2015 race ~



preparations are underway for her first VAN ISLE 360 & a second circumnavigation of the island immediately following that as an ADVANCED & OFFSHORE course

see the full updates on her page

GET YOUR TICKET to board the AQUILA

~ if you haven't met our brand new, 'fresh off the boat' power cat, now is your chance! ~

we're having an open house strictly for viewing this 44' beauty on SATURAY JUNE 6 from 1pm - 5pm



~ we'll have some food & fun to properly introduce you to the WOW boat ~

email RSVP here - then stop by our office on the day for your official boarding pass!

~ everyone in attending that day gets a special gift & you have a chance to win AQUILA merchandise ~

CHECK OUT THE WEATHER for checking out boats & programs down at GRANVILLE ISLAND!!



BOATS OPEN 11-5 & still a few slots for boat rides (call ahead if you want one of those 604.687.4110)

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~ WHAT A GREAT SHOW ~ 

seen here is JEFF COTE from PACIFIC YACHT SYSTEMS ~ checking out our AQUILA 44 power catamaran at the VICTORIA FLOATING BOAT SHOW



if you know JEFF (from our YACHT EXPO SEMINARS & his passionate pursuit of perfect yacht systems) ~ well ~  his thumbs say it all

~ check out the new boat online or at our open house this SATURDAY at GRANVILLE ISLAND

TOP FUN instructor DAVID WEST saw an interesting boat entering the harbour in VICTORIA this morning ~ for a closer look, come to the VICTORIA BOAT SHOW starting tomorrow down in the INNER HARBOUR



~ by the way, DAVID'S wife PAT asked "how much will it cost DAVID to buy me one of these??" ~ she felt right at home aboard ~ we say "go PAT!!!!"


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you don't see this every day - but here's a new 44' power cat hanging off the ship on her arrival to BC ~



the AQUILA 44 makes her westcoast debut at the VICTORIA BOAT SHOW this week & you can also come see her at our OPEN HOUSE at GRANVILLE ISLAND on SATURDAY, MAY 9 - come hang out on our 'no longer hanging' cat!

our open house last month was such a success, we’re having another one!

IF you missed the last one, join us for our season-opening festivities coming up MAY 9th 11-5 PM at cooper boating, granville island (1832 mast tower rd, vancouver)!

boats will be open for viewing including ALEGRIA ~pictured below~ *PLUS* free boat rides and informative clinics will be offered throughout the day!

**PLUS** you can take advantage of charter, club and course open house SPECIALS
 *AND* last but not least... the BARBECUE will be up and running!

Come see what Cooper Boating is all about, meet our Jibset Sailing Club members and some of our fabulous instructors
We can't think of a better way to celebrate the season!

**Limited boat rides are availalbe so give us a call to book your spot**

See you then!
- your friendly Cooper Crew! (crew@cooperboating.com 1-888-999-6419)