About Us
CS Yacht Owners West was founded in 1997. We are a group of boaters primarily from the Pacific Northwest, who race and/or cruise CS (originally, "Canadian Sailcraft") sailboats (CS 27, 33, and 36T designed by Ray Wall, and the CS 30, 34, 36M and CS 40 designed by Tony Castro. We also welcome owners of the Quanta, a 28 ft. sailboat designed by Ray Wall who is retired in the Victoria area and is a member of our group.
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Marine Weather reports: Swanson Channel I South of Nanaimo
North of Nanaimo I Trincomali Channel | Washington | WindyTV |
Tides: Fulford Harbour | Sidney | Pt. Atkinson | Washington
Currents: Active Pass | Dodd Narrows | Porlier Pass |
Memories of the 2025 CS Spring Rendezvous at Maple Bay
Help us make these memories: Port Browning Marina May 28-30, 2025
Memories of November 2 CS West BC Aviation Museum tour and dinner at Sidney North Sannich Yacht Club
We had a great day in the company of CS West members on Saturday, November 2, 2024 Fourteen members toured the BC Air Museum in the afternoon and 16 members plus the speaker attended the dinner meeting in the evening.
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The day was dry which meant we were able to access the Martin Mars water bomber - that is one very large and impressive aircraft. 
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The dinner was followed by a very interesting and informative presentation by John Roe of The Veins of Life Watershed Society and The Dead Boat Disposal Society.
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The dinner meeting started with a delicious dinner at the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club. As always, the conversations and laughter flowed and it was just so nice to have a chance to visit with everyone.
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We have all seen the derelict boats in our favourite anchorages and harbours but John rather soberingly explained the breadth and depth of the problem and the rather dismaying array of issues involved in trying to solve the many barriers to a resolution.
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It was reassuring to know that there is work going on by dedicated volunteers and companies to deal with this problem. Support from the boating community is essential to put pressure on the powers that be to get moving on it. Many thanks to Molly Arnold (Abracadabra) for finding a great speaker for our meeting.
Memories of the 2024 CS Fall Rendezvous at Maple Bay
This was held on Wed/Thur/Fri Sept 4,5,6, 2024.
Eight boats registered with the marina for slips although two had to drop out at the last minute due to personal reasons (life happens). We also had one boat home ported at the marina plus a few drive-in members, for a total of about 17 attendees.
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The marina did a lovely job of supplying barbaque materials and decorating their picnic kiosk area for our use with flowers and CS logo flags. We met there Wednesday afternoon to share appetizers and stories of our summer sailing.
Patricia of Cahoots started us off Thursday morning with a chair yoga session involving several stretches easily adapted for practice in the cockpit. Afterwards, several of us took a fun hike on the hilltops overlooking Sansum Narrows. Thank you, Lynne and Kevin of Verdia II for the shuttle service to the trail head. |
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In bocce, an impromptu team of Kevin of Verdia II and Cliff of C'est La Vie almost succeeded in having to figure out how to share the trophy, but in the end Jack and Marilyn of Musashi took it home.
The bocce ball set was once again supplied by Kathy and Bob of Heron. |
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After that, member Michael Terides gave a great talk about his CS36T Wanuskewin and the modifications and preparations made as he got ready in 2022 to sail from Maple Bay to his current cruising grounds in Mexico. From the photos it looked like a lot of hard work and planning but well worth the effort. Thank you, Michael.
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After Michael's talk we got together for our B.Y.O. Protein barbeque with sides supplied by the club (using fees collected from attendees). The marina had presented us with a genuine charcoal barbeque! Fortunately, we have several members old enough to remember how to operate such early technology.
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Before departure on Friday, we had one last get-together over breakfast muffins and scones baked by Art To Eat Catering in Duncan. Delicious! Arranging those food treats was one of several tasks handled by Maple Bay resident member Alison of Rosmond. Thank you, Alison!
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Memories of the 2024 CS Spring Rendezvous at Thetis Island
We would like to thank our Spring Rendezvous organizers, Jean and Gian on Wind Dancer, for all of their hard work and dedication. Thanks to their efforts a dozen CS boats and crew met at Telegraph Harbour Marina over the May 24-26 weekend and enjoyed food and friendship. Even the periods of rain couldn't "dampen our spirits". Thanks again Jean and Gian for organizing a fun event. - Bryce Andrews
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Friday, May 24, 2024
We all arrived at Telegraph Harbour Marina. Those that arrived earlier were able to watch the contest between Verdia II and her engine. Verdia II won and arrived safely. It was great to see everyone again, and get caught up. Sailors contributed delicious dishes for our Friday night.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
An exciting Bocci tournament started off the day, with last year's winners being defeated by Molly and Bryce. Someone commented that the up and down terrain had turned Bocci from a game of skill into a game of chance! We all know this couple threw some awesome shots. This was followed by a hike by some and a wandering to the weekend market by others. The GM took place in the covered area, heated by a portable fireplace. This space morphed into a banquet hall with
with all sorts of BBQ smells. Everyone pooled their resources to pull off a dessert. The space then morphed into a casino, where all but one lost their fortunes.
Sunday May 26, 2024
Savory and sweet treats were enjoyed by all, goodbyes were said and most sailed off to enjoy the rest of their summer.
Organizers Gian and Jean of s/v Wind Dancer did a fabulous job.
We all arrived at Telegraph Harbour Marina. Those that arrived earlier were able to watch the contest between Verdia II and her engine. Verdia II won and arrived safely. It was great to see everyone again, and get caught up. Sailors contributed delicious dishes for our Friday night.
Saturday, May 25, 2024
An exciting Bocci tournament started off the day, with last year's winners being defeated by Molly and Bryce. Someone commented that the up and down terrain had turned Bocci from a game of skill into a game of chance! We all know this couple threw some awesome shots. This was followed by a hike by some and a wandering to the weekend market by others. The GM took place in the covered area, heated by a portable fireplace. This space morphed into a banquet hall with
with all sorts of BBQ smells. Everyone pooled their resources to pull off a dessert. The space then morphed into a casino, where all but one lost their fortunes.
Sunday May 26, 2024
Savory and sweet treats were enjoyed by all, goodbyes were said and most sailed off to enjoy the rest of their summer.
Organizers Gian and Jean of s/v Wind Dancer did a fabulous job.
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Memories of the 2023 CS Fall Rendezvous at Bowen Island
Our thanks to Arvita and Garry for organizing the fall CS Rendezvous at Snug Cove, Bowen Island. A great success! Friendship, lots of food, and fun.
2023 CS Rendezvous at Bowen Island
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Appies at arrival day
Bocce
Tech talk
Circle group before the warmup
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New bocce champs, Arvita and Garry. Trophy presented by past champs, Alison and Andrew
Dinner at Doc Morgans gp 1
Gp 2
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Memories of the 2023 CS Spring Rendezvous at Port Browning Marina
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On the May 26 - 28 weekend the CS West club held its annual Spring Rendezvous at Port Browning Marina, Pender Island. Sixteen CS boats with 31 members attended. The weather cooperated as we had our events outside on the front lawn of the marina.
Thank you to Pt. Browning Marina for hosting our rendezvous, and a special thanks to Lindsay, the marina event coordinator.
Thank you to Pt. Browning Marina for hosting our rendezvous, and a special thanks to Lindsay, the marina event coordinator.
2023 CS Spring Rendezvous at Port Browning
16 CS boats, 31 attendees
Thanks to Bert Vermeer of Good Old Boat magazine for taking this photo
and to Murielle for getting us organized
16 CS boats, 31 attendees
Thanks to Bert Vermeer of Good Old Boat magazine for taking this photo
and to Murielle for getting us organized
By the time everyone arrived on Friday we had 16 boats: Abracadabra (Ladysmith), Wind Dancer (Sidney), Heron (Sidney), C-Otter (Squamish), Verdia II (Maple Bay), Tack-Tic (West Van), Far Fetch (Brentwood Bay), Slipstream (Ladysmith), Slip Stream II (Sidney), Rosmond (Maple Bay), Cahoots (Sidney), Musashi (Sidney), C'est la Vie (Mayne Island), Grace (Maple Bay), (Minnedosa (Nanaimo), Chaka (Maple Bay). Three of our owners reside in Alberta - Edmonton, Calgary, and Sundre. Other owners came from Burnaby, Ladner, Langley, Squamish, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Victoria, and around the Gulf Islands.
Click on images below to enlarge.
Friday, 5 pm - Welcome and Happy Hour
Saturday
- We helped each other as we arrived at the docks and then gathered under the Event Tent for introductions, the weekend schedule, apples, and time to socialise.
Saturday
- Breakfast on own
- Warm up exercise led by Angela, getting everyone limbered up for bocce on the front lawn.
- Bocce Tournament
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- Lunch on own. Thanks to Nic for looking into disc golf for us but the course was reserved for a big disc golf tournament. Next time ...
- Buy/Sell/Swap
- A Good Old Boat
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Spotlight on Musashi, one of "our" CS 30 sailboats, owned by Jack and Marilyn Williams. Congratulations on being reviewed in Good Old Boat magazine by Bert Vermeer.
At our rendezvous, owners Jack and Marilyn, as well as writer, Bert Vermeer shared their boating and writing experiences.
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- Tech Talk
- BBQ Dinner
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- Gift Exchange Game
, Sunday Departure
Thanks everyone,
Cliff and Judy Kiyooka
C'est la Vie, CS33, Mayne Island
- Yoga for mind and body with Pat under the Event Tent.
- Continental breakfast with pastries purchased from the Driftwood Bakery courtesy of the club. Thanks to Judy and Joanne for organizing breakfast.
- This was followed by a very efficient AGM led by Wayne.
Thanks everyone,
Cliff and Judy Kiyooka
C'est la Vie, CS33, Mayne Island
Sailing Courses for Women
Instructor: Marla Hedman is based in Vancouver Island, Vancouver and Desolation Sound
Coastal Navigation,Tide and Current Charts, Dead Reckoning and heavy weather trip planning. VHF Radio Operators certified w/DSC. Personal Skipper on sailing vessels to 53 feet in the Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean and Caribbean. Basic Mechanical knowledge of boat systems, electronics and diesel engines. Catamaran cruising yachts: I run “train the trainer” programs, and also teach clientele coming for learn to sail programs in Canada. Coach cruising instructors on Advanced Docking and Line Handling.
Instructor: Marla Hedman is based in Vancouver Island, Vancouver and Desolation Sound
- Her niche in the world of sailing is to provide instruction to enhance the skill set, confidence and enjoyment for female sailors including those who all ready sail or neophytes that would like to take up the sport and lifestyle.
- Her approach is highly social and hands-on. Perhaps, one of female members could take the lead and enlist others that would enjoy a women-centered sailing school led by Marla.
Coastal Navigation,Tide and Current Charts, Dead Reckoning and heavy weather trip planning. VHF Radio Operators certified w/DSC. Personal Skipper on sailing vessels to 53 feet in the Pacific Northwest, Mediterranean and Caribbean. Basic Mechanical knowledge of boat systems, electronics and diesel engines. Catamaran cruising yachts: I run “train the trainer” programs, and also teach clientele coming for learn to sail programs in Canada. Coach cruising instructors on Advanced Docking and Line Handling.
Memories of the 2022 CS Fall Rendezvous at Ladysmith Community Marina
2022 Fall CS Rendezvous at Ladysmith. Photo by Alex
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Gian,Gail, Cathy, Heidi.
Photos by Joanne
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David, Jenny, Henry, Gian, Jean, Derek
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Memories of the 2022 CS Spring Rendezvous at Telegraph Harbour
May 27-29, 2022
Summer Snow carefully backing out with lots of helpers at Telegraph Harbour,
Spring Rendezvous, May 2022
Movie by Jeff
Spring Rendezvous, May 2022
Movie by Jeff
Saturday BBQ with the fixings catered
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Thirty-one CS members in 14 sailboats and 2 cars attended our Spring Rendezvous at Telegraph Harbour on Thetis Island.
A highlight of the rendezvous was welcoming several new members from Victoria, Duncan, and San Francisco/Nanaimo!
Check out the complete photo gallery .....
A highlight of the rendezvous was welcoming several new members from Victoria, Duncan, and San Francisco/Nanaimo!
Check out the complete photo gallery .....
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Memories of the 2021 CS Fall Rendezvous at Salt Spring Marina
September 7-10, 2021
The crew's all here (minus 2 who had guests on their boat)
We held a very successful Fall rendezvous at Salt Spring Marina. 13 CS boats and 33 folks attended including several who drove in plus two more boats could have attended except they were already on Salt Spring. It was great to see some former CS owners as well as welcome new members. Highlights included the artisan tour, the prize draws, tech talk, new bocci champions, dinner at Moby's, and the farewell breakfast. Thanks to organizers Joanne and Judy, with help from Mike (bocci), Jeff and Maria (tai chi), Yvonne (prizes), David (tech talk) and Cliff. Thanks also to Salt Spring Marina, Tour Salt Spring, Moby's, Calibre Yachts, and Barb's Bakery.
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