You can often find him hanging around Cooper Boating on Granville Island. He’s one of our Instructors, and also one of our capable crew aboard our entry boat Alegria for the 2016 VicMaui race.
Right now, Tom is trying out some new safety gear for ascending and descending masts- I’ve been given the task of contact person- I am standing in the nice warm office with my coffee in one hand, 2 way radio in the other- watching Tom out in the crisp air wrangling lines.
“Hello Max, testingâ€. Says Tom.  Max has just gone to lunch.
“Max isn’t here Tom, It’s Jenyâ€.Â
“Ok great- just testing my emergency lineâ€
“Oh don’t worry Tomâ€, I say, “ you’re completely safe in my very capable puppeteering manipulative handsâ€.Â
There’s a short burst of static. . . did he drop the radio? Â
“Oh!†he chuckles, “that’s - really. . .  great!â€
I think he likes Max better.  It’s probably a guy thing.
NEW program just announced - one day PERFORMANCE cruising seminar on ALEGRIA the NEW DUFOUR 45E
saturday APRIL 27th & sunday MAY 5th
ALEGRIA the brand new DUFOUR 45e is arriving early spring 2013 ready to embark an a full schedule of ADVANCED, RACING and ADVENTURE sailing programsÂ
when she's not out on high level training programs ALEGRIA will be available for CHARTER to those with
experience on the vessel
this cruiser-racer offers the best of both words - unbeleivable sailing performance paired with a comfortable and stylish
4 cabin interior - the perfect charter boat for advanced skippers looking for a high performance experience
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these SEMINARS are aimed to familiarize those interested in chartering Alegria or those just wanting to gain some insight /experience
seminar fee is $399 Â per particpant and runs 10-4 starting with a classroom briefing followed by an afternoon hands on training session with STEVE CROW on the DUFOUR 45E
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all participants in the progam will recieve a $300 VOUCHER Â towards a future CHARTER on ALEGRIA
 STEVE CROWE bio - It seems like I have been on and around the water since the day my family first arrived in Canada from   Newcastle Upon Tyne, England over 40 years ago.  Starting as a junior sailor on dinghies, I crossed over to keel boat racing in my teens and haven’t looked back.  As a boat builder, sail maker and rigger, as well as owning my own repair shop for over 20 years, I have had the opportunity to sail the seas across the globe.  Most recently, I managed and captained the Mayhem Racing program which started with a Farr 40 and graduated to TP52s.  Aboard these Grand Prix boats, renowned in sailing circles as fun, safe and reliable, we have had some outstanding results on the course.When not on the water, I split my time between hanging with my wife and daughter in Vancouver and working at North Sails.
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Past Results
Newport-Ensenada - First
Aldo Alessio Regatta, San Francisco - First
IRC East Coast Championships - First
Southern Straits – Class Winner
San Francisco Yacht Club Summer Regatta – Class Winner
for more information or to register contact COOPER BOATING Â 604-687-4110 Â or emailÂ