Spring has sprung and it's time to get ready for boating adventures.  So, if you are keen to start things off, be certain to attend the open house this weekend.

We'll have club members, instructors staff and a few vessel owners on hand to help you navigate your very own path to the water.    Whether you're interested in the lessons, club programs, or charter vessels... we've got power and sail, monohulls and multihulls on site to check out.

Boat rides are available to those who book in advance - a few spaces remain: 

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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!

~ so, you have to tow your 65,000 lb boat to park it at home?  NO PROBLEM ~ check this out:

it's been a short week - although we managed to have the busiest boat shuffle in our 30 year history

over two million dollars in yachts added or changed hands
in the COOPER FLEET this week

with owners adding & even exchanging with eachother, we can barely type this- so let's share with some pictures:

  ARRIVED - RIGGED & LAUNCHING SHORTLY
(ALEGRIA - SEE HER AT VICTORIA BOAT SHOW)

PURCHASED -  BRAND NEW 2013
BAVARIA VISION 46 -SEE HER AT VICTORIA BOAT SHOW

ORDERED -  BRAND NEW 2013
HANSE 495 -EXPECTED SUMMER 2013

  DUFOUR 365

DUFOUR 385

MERIDIAN 490

HUNTER 31

GIB SEA 37

CATALINA 320

WHILE GRATEFUL THE MARKET WOKE UP, it was a bit odd to all happen same week

there are a few more items brewing that we can tell you about later, meantime, we're off to enjoy the beautiful EASTER WEEKEND weather on our legendary flotilla and recover from this week

SEEING AS THE GREAT WEATHER IS HERE - WHY NOT BOOK YOUR BOATING HOLIDAY NOW?

ps - odd as it sounds, we are still trying to find some mid 30 foot sail & power boats for the fleet - catch the wave

ps2 - MR COOPER will be BUSY shortly (like he isn't already - good thing we've also got the strongest team ever!)

Cooper Boating welcomes Lagoon PowerCat 43 NIKKO BELLA!

It is no secret that the popularity of catamarans has been growing in recent years. Why? Their wider beam and double-hulled stance offers more space and stability compared to a monohull of the same length. But Nikko Bella, as a *power* cat, has an extra advantage over a single-hull powerboat: better fuel economy. This is a result of the reduced drag of two shallower hulls, which give you the speed you want while consuming less fuel in the process. With 3 staterooms, each with its own head, this boat is a perfect choice for couples!

More space, comfort, privacy and stability. Less fuel. What could be better?

Nikko Bella joins us at the end of May.

We have just added two boats to the fleet.  Arcturus will be a brand new 2011 Bavaria 32 that will be delivered in April and is destined for the Powell River fleet.  She is the first of the new generation Bavaria Yachts to head into a charter program anywhere in North America.  Bruce Farr is known for designing boats with excellent sailing characteristics and Arcturus is certain to benefit from this new design style.  The massive fold down transom platform is impressive (and our dock crew is glad they don't have to glue foam to the underside of the stern seats - which perpetually fell overboard on the older Bavarias)

The other addition is Cachet, a Carver 430 with a spectacular layout.  This well equipped boat is undergoing a host of updates this winter so she will be fresh for the 2011 season.  Check out Cachet and reserve today out of our Sidney location!

As the calendars start to fill up, it becomes progressively more challenging to fit the long reservations in.   We already have a bunch of 2 week bookings for 2011, along with a few 3 and 4 week reservations on key boats.   It is so fantastic to get out for a long time as our coast has so many places to see and one can truly unwind on a long adventure on the water.   Cooper is uniquely positioned to handle these longer bookings as clients can effectively start at one base and make a 'pitstop' at another base along the way.
Remember, the moment you have the reservation, you can start planning and really looking forward to your adventure on the water.  We've collectively got the most experience helping people plan spectacular trips on this coast.

To help checking boats by date available, please take a look at our secure online booking system.  Our system is compliant with the new credit card rules and open 24/7 so you can plan from the comfort of your own home.