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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949Tue, 26 May 2026 03:53:04 +0000fishingCoastal NavigationPCOCVHFboating educationhome study coastal navigationBoating E-lessonsBoating articlesSVOPTidesanchoringboating safetycompass bearingsfamily fishing weekendfixsailing by the leeAids to Navigation.Basic PowerboatBearingBoat ShowsCCGS StonetownCollision RegulationsCurrentCurrentsFree Boating InformationMEDMED A3Magnetic compassMalibu ClubMarine Emergencies DutiesMonk 36Nautical chartsNavigating Locks When BoatingNew Marine CentreOcean Station PapaPleasure Craft Operator CardPlottingPrincess Louisa InletPrivate InstructionROC-MRestricted operator certificate-maritime(ROC-M)Rules of the RoadSafe Boating AwarenesSidney PierTableTall shipsTides and Currents introductionTrawlerVictoria Fish and GameVictoria Tall Ships FestivalWest Coast Resortsanchorbacking and fillingbasic outboard standardboat handlingboat typesboatingboating activities. buy a boatboating courseboating coursesboating fundamentalsboating instructionboating schoolbuy a boatcold water shockcoursedocking single enginedocking tipdog watche-lessonsfather's Dayfloat planfree reportgybingheave-toheaving toheelinghome studyhow to heave-toleewaylocking throughnautical timenavigating lockspre departure checklistradio operator certificateregulationssafe boating guidesafety gearsailing co-opssailing co-ops BCsailing techniquesalmonship's bell timeship's clockshore power cordssmall boat sailing instructionstern linetackingtaking bearingsturning in confined waterstwin enginetwin engine boat handlingtypes of boatsunderwaywatcheswindsBoating BittsBoating news, information on Instruction, Courses and tips from Gulf Islands Cruising School Ltd. Sidney, BC -Bitts- noun plural, (Nautical) A frame of two strong timbers fixed perpendicularly in the forepart of a ship, on which to fasten the cables as the ship rides at anchor, or in warping.http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Bruce)Blogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-6404322736619102011Tue, 19 May 2026 23:02:31 +00002026-05-23T12:46:26.150-07:00Safe Boating AwarenesSafe Boating AwarenessSafe Boating Awareness Week May 16 to 22, 2026Keeping you and your crew safe on the water is of utmost importance. The following five key boating messages will help keep you safe:1. Wear Your Life jacket  Over 80% of Canadians who drown while boating were either not wearing a life jacket or wearing one improperly. Modern life jackets and personal flotation devices are designed for http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2026/05/safe-boating-awareness-week-may-16-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-1350850974702403400Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:49:00 +00002018-08-03T11:03:19.128-07:00boating safetyfloat planpre departure checklistPre-Departure ChecklistWhen heading out on the water, one way of ensuring you have what you need for safety is a checklist. Discover Boating has a printable Pre-departure Checklist. Filing a float plan with someone ashore is a safety feature when out on the water. It should include names and contact information for everyone on board, your destination(s) and time you will return to shore.  Be sure you close your http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2018/08/pre-departure-checklist.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-4608801588235520450Thu, 02 Aug 2018 17:45:00 +00002026-05-18T22:52:16.722-07:00regulationssafe boating guidesafety gearSafe Boating GuideIf you are planning to spend time on the water, then it is important to have the required safety gear on board for the size of your boat.  Regulations apply to all vessels. The Transport Canada Safe Boating Guide  may be downloaded. http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2018/08/safe-boating-guide.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-5742595398050673342Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:22:00 +00002026-05-23T13:54:00.060-07:00basic outboard standardBasic Outboard course Spent a warm day on the water teaching a Basic Outboard Standard course. If you have access to a boat with an outboard, then you may benefit from the course which covers boat handling, weather, basic chart reading, regulations and boating etiquette as well as other topics. Want the standard, however, no boat? My client rented a boat from a local rental operator, for the day and hired me http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2018/08/basic-outboard-course.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-3537711685198952258Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:36:00 +00002026-05-25T17:48:37.239-07:00twin enginetwin engine boat handlingHandling Your Twin Engine BoatApril 24 - 27, 2008 - Victoria Harbour Floating Boat Show Victoria's Inner HarbourJune 26 – 29, 2008 The Victoria Tall Ships festival will coincide with the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Crown Colony of British Columbia; a fitting addition to a year that will be rich in history and special events. Become involved ashttp://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2008/01/boat-show-season.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-1793587120549330486Sun, 04 Nov 2007 18:34:00 +00002011-03-26T08:19:09.541-07:00Basic PowerboatMonk 36TrawlerMonk 36 TrawlerRecently a couple chartered a Monk 36' for three days to complete their Basic Powerboat Standard. It was my first time teaching on a Monk 36' and I was impressed by the construction and handling of the vessel. This is a single engine trawler equipped with a ...Read morehttp://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2007/11/monk-36-trawler.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-867463754918018359Wed, 26 Sep 2007 20:31:00 +00002009-09-06T20:26:12.917-07:00gybingheelingleewaysailing by the leesmall boat sailing instructiontackingunderwaySailing TermsPort - The left side when facing the bow.Starboard - The right side when facing the bow.Windward - The direction from which the wind is coming.Leeward - The direction in which the wind is going.Amidships - the mid point of the boat between bow and stern, or from side to side.Abeam - A direction to either side of the boat at right angles to line from bow to stern.Ahead - in front of the http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2007/09/sailing-terms.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-4078033839258270384Fri, 31 Aug 2007 15:47:00 +00002007-11-04T11:01:01.274-08:00Collision RegulationsRules of the RoadRules of the RoadThe International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, also know as ColRegs, are the laws the govern vessels at sea. The Basic rules for Power-driven vessels are the same as the rules we use on the highway.Rule 11 states "Rules in this section apply to vessels in sight of one another" Therefore if you are operating in restricted visibility, the following Rules do not apply.Rule 12 http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2007/08/rules-of-road.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-9031867867133845905Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:33:00 +00002011-03-26T08:16:43.405-07:00ship's bell timeship's clockTime by ship's bellIn the days before clocks became a common item on board, a vessel would carry a chronometer. It was the duty of one person to strike the ship's bell to indicate the time and the changes of the watch. 8 bells would signal the end of the watch The bell strikes would be as follows: Read more...http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2007/07/time-by-ships-bell.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-3937010459999717238Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:09:00 +00002009-09-06T20:28:02.262-07:00sailing co-opssailing co-ops BCSailing Co-opsIf you are wanting to get into sailing and don't want to have the capital expense of buying a boat, you might consider a co-op.In a co-op the organization owns a number of vessels. There is an annual membership fee as well as a fee when you use a boat. The members contribute their time to maintain the boats thus reducing the maintenance costs as well as providing some social aspects. Most http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2007/07/sailing-co-ops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33777949.post-7990337399202717422Sun, 01 Jul 2007 04:22:00 +00002007-07-01T08:06:58.805-07:00CCGS Stonetowndog watchnautical timeOcean Station PapawatchesNautical TimeHistorically the day was divided into six four hour periods called watches. Each member of the crew was assigned a period where they would be assigned duties or would be "on watch".Traditionally the watches are named as follows:0000 - 0400 Mid Watch0400 - 0800 Morning Watch0800 - 1200 Forenoon Watch1200 - 1600 Afternoon Watch 1600 - 1800 First Dog WatchThe reason behind this http://boating-bitts.blogspot.com/2007/06/nautical-time.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Bruce)0