http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/ Welcome to Norvan Power & Sail Squadron. Thanks for subscribing to our feeds, we'll try to stay on top of things and notify you of newsworthy events as they arise. Until then, safe boating! Boating, cruising, safe boating, boating education, canadian power and sail squadrons Sports & Recreation Outdoor en Copyright 2008 paige_ackerman@telus.net (Paige Ackerman) webmistress@norvan.cps-ecp.org http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/images/CPSimages/norvan_burgee.gifhttp://norvan.cps-ecp.org/ Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:26:55 GMT Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:26:55 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.2.0 Egads...where did summer go!?! It seems to have vanished at an alarming rate...or maybe that's just because I really didn't have a chance to enjoy it sitting around with two sprained ankles...regardless, September is rapidly coming up and that means so our the courses! Registration is already underway! This fall we are running the Boating Course (oc course!) as well as VHF Radio, Navigating with GPS, and Piloting. Call our STO, Pat Lewis, at 604-980-2200 to pre-register...dont' wait, you could be left ou int eh cold, some of our courses have limited enrollment. See you int eh classroom! Egads...where did summer go!?! It seems to have vanished at an alarming rate...or maybe that's just because I really didn't have a chance to enjoy it sitting around with two sprained ankles...regardless, September is rapidly coming up and that means so our the courses! Registration is already underway! This fall we are running the Boating Course (oc course!) as well as VHF Radio, Navigating with GPS, and Piloting. Call our STO, Pat Lewis, at 604-980-2200 to pre-register...dont' wait, you could be left ou int eh cold, some of our courses have limited enrollment. See you int eh classroom! http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/courses/courses.html Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:15:45 GMT Norvan, classes, courses, safe boating manual:1218662367890:6765044931270334:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml We have a brand new schedule of events lined up for you for the coming year. Come see what we're up to and please, join in! <a href="http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/fun/whatshappening.html/> See What's Happening Have a safe and fun filled summer boating season everyone! We have a brand new schedule of events lined up for you for the coming year. Come see what we're up to and please, join in! <a href="http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/fun/whatshappening.html/> See What's Happening</a> Have a safe and fun filled summer boating season everyone! http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/fun/whatshappening.html Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:59:57 GMT manual:1215100906734:3268878930968806:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml View some amazing videos collected from here and there Read more.... View some amazing videos collected from here and there Read more.... http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/fun/Videos.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:01:37 GMT manual:1206486120281:9771041038466264:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml Need a read? See what's new on our bookshelf Need a read? See what's new on our bookshelf http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/fun/muses.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:59:46 GMT manual:1206486056421:7297643157127804:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml We are all (hopefully) diligent with ensuring all our safety equipment is up to date and easily available. But what about those old flares? Flares are only legally valid for four years from date of manufacture (check the date stamp on them). So every four years you have faithfully updated them....but what to do with that growing pile of expired ones? Well, a few of the recently expired ones are worthwhile keeping around since even the valid ones don't always work...and some extras are a safety net. But really, who needs the dozens and dozens that might be stashed in baggies aboard your vessel? And the problem is, they are virtually impossible to get rid of!! It is illegal to shoot them off at Halloween or the fireworks, so don't do it. Here's a better idea! On Sunday, April 27, between 1100 and 1530, you can pawn these mini explosive devices off on someone ele! Collect those old flares and bring them up to the Plaza at the RCMP headquarters inNorth Vancouver. The RCMP is hosting a collection. So look for our tent and stop by, say hello, and divest yourself of those pesky old, outdated flares. We are all (hopefully) diligent with ensuring all our safety equipment is up to date and easily available. But what about those old flares? Flares are only legally valid for four years from date of manufacture (check the date stamp on them). So every four years you have faithfully updated them....but what to do with that growing pile of expired ones? Well, a few of the recently expired ones are worthwhile keeping around since even the valid ones don't always work...and some extras are a safety net. But really, who needs the dozens and dozens that might be stashed in baggies aboard your vessel? And the problem is, they are virtually impossible to get rid of!! It is illegal to shoot them off at Halloween or the fireworks, so don't do it. Here's a better idea! On Sunday, April 27, between 1100 and 1530, you can pawn these mini explosive devices off on someone ele! Collect those old flares and bring them up to the Plaza at the RCMP headquarters inNorth Vancouver. The RCMP is hosting a collection. So look for our tent and stop by, say hello, and divest yourself of those pesky old, outdated flares. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 18:15:37 GMT manual:1204827383421:8106917674692259:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml Check it out! Check it out! http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/Gallery/gallery.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:19:06 GMT manual:1204607965187:9269937720335136:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml Thanks everyone!!! We had an unprecedented student turnout! I counted 30 students that showed up for the cruise (but it might have been 31 in the end)!! Thanks for that since I won the pool for choosing the number that would actually show. You didn't disappoint me!!!! Thanks to the Proctors on the boats (Bruce Featherstone, Rob Dyck, Dominique Howell, Frank Mogridge, Lorette Mogridge, Jennifer Shaw, and me...(Paige Ackerman). And then there was the shore crew getting everything ready for the BBQ...Kirk Kohn, Mike Hickman, Bob Lowden, John Atkinson, Pat Lewis, and Ted Lewis. Most importantly, thanks go out to the Captains and crew of the boats that carried us out on the water. Dean Phillips (Speakeasy), Zale & Orilea Martell (Z'Xscape), Frank and Janet Nixon (owners of Ten Ton Rhino, but they brought a brand new 44' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge to show instead), John (), Stan Shepherd (Free Choice), and Doug & Donna Woods (Classy Lady). Boating is never cut and dry, and things go wrong when you least expect it. We are so appreciative of Classy Lady coming out to help us out. There was a bit of a mishap that meant Classy Lady couldn't leave the dock, but everything got sorted out although they weren't able to participate in the cruise. Regardless, we thank them for joining us!!! And thanks to the other Captains for accommodating the overload. I'll have a photo album online soon.... Thanks everyone!!! We had an unprecedented student turnout! I counted 30 students that showed up for the cruise (but it might have been 31 in the end)!! Thanks for that since I won the pool for choosing the number that would actually show. You didn't disappoint me!!!! Thanks to the Proctors on the boats (Bruce Featherstone, Rob Dyck, Dominique Howell, Frank Mogridge, Lorette Mogridge, Jennifer Shaw, and me...(Paige Ackerman). And then there was the shore crew getting everything ready for the BBQ...Kirk Kohn, Mike Hickman, Bob Lowden, John Atkinson, Pat Lewis, and Ted Lewis. Most importantly, thanks go out to the Captains and crew of the boats that carried us out on the water. Dean Phillips (Speakeasy), Zale & Orilea Martell (Z'Xscape), Frank and Janet Nixon (owners of Ten Ton Rhino, but they brought a brand new 44' Sea Ray Sedan Bridge to show instead), John (), Stan Shepherd (Free Choice), and Doug & Donna Woods (Classy Lady). Boating is never cut and dry, and things go wrong when you least expect it. We are so appreciative of Classy Lady coming out to help us out. There was a bit of a mishap that meant Classy Lady couldn't leave the dock, but everything got sorted out although they weren't able to participate in the cruise. Regardless, we thank them for joining us!!! And thanks to the other Captains for accommodating the overload. I'll have a photo album online soon.... http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/Gallery/gallery.html Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:58:24 GMT manual:1204574338968:5382531605949135:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml Norvan is feeling blue. So we need some new socials events to perk us up. Sure, we have fun at the crab feed and the cruises, and the wine and chees, and the Christmas Social, and the Change of Watch...but we're not satisfied! We want more fun! Do you have an idea for a socials event? Call Pam Boudreau (604-985-3376) or Nancy Johnson (604-904-0334) with your thoughts and let's see if we can't find more ways to do more together! Norvan is feeling blue. So we need some new socials events to perk us up. Sure, we have fun at the crab feed and the cruises, and the wine and chees, and the Christmas Social, and the Change of Watch...but we're not satisfied! We want more fun! Do you have an idea for a socials event? Call Pam Boudreau (604-985-3376) or Nancy Johnson (604-904-0334) with your thoughts and let's see if we can't find more ways to do more together! Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:35:40 GMT manual:1203611919375:6615573542149471:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml Bored, want a biology lesson with a twist? I've posted a couple of new critters on the biology page of the Norvan website for you to learn about...it's amazing what's below us if we just take the time to look! Bored, want a biology lesson with a twist? I've posted a couple of new critters on the biology page of the Norvan website for you to learn about...it's amazing what's below us if we just take the time to look! http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/Life%20on%20the%20Coast/lifeonthecoast.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 18:11:35 GMT Dr. Paige Ackerman manual:1202235168843:4539352899516852:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml The next bridge meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th. We are now recruiting for open bridge positions starting April 1st, 2008. If you are interested in getting involved but nervous about the size of the commitment, we have some positions which are not too demanding. For more information, please contact Commander Guy Cooper, at (604) 983-2058. The next bridge meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20th. We are now recruiting for open bridge positions starting April 1st, 2008. If you are interested in getting involved but nervous about the size of the commitment, we have some positions which are not too demanding. For more information, please contact Commander Guy Cooper, at (604) 983-2058. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 16:38:10 GMT manual:1202229503062:0:http://norvan.cps-ecp.org/rss/Norvan.xml