When:  March 24^th & April 7^th, 2010  1900 to 2200 hrs

Where: Confederation Seniors Centre 4595 Albert St

(Just North of Hastings St. and Willingdon Ave.) 

Our opening speaker will be Ted Vesak who will present a history of the remote and beautiful coastal community of Ocean Falls. Located at the head of Cousins Inlet of Dean Channel, northwest of Bella Coola, this community has had a strong dependency upon marine travel for its survival. From 1909 to 1981 Ocean Falls was a flourishing pulp mill. Today, the community is reinventing itself as a destination for boaters, experienced hikers and mountain bikers, fishing and soothing your old boating bones in near by Eucott Bay Hot Springs. 

Our closing guest speakers for March 24^th, 2010 and a follow-up session on Wednesday April 7^th, 2010 are Brad Mah from Ocean Yacht Equipment and Jeff Cote from Pacific Yacht Systems. They are fellow Burnabyites who provide sales, service and installation of marine products and equipment. They are located at #185-5489 Byrne Road in Burnaby. Their main presentation will be on boat electrical systems and electronics with a focus on AC/DC Electrical and Galvanic corrosion. Brad will also give us an update on Boating week BC April 12^th to the 18^th and the special promotions being offered to boaters.

Michael Matich

Programs Officer