Cooper Boating

NEWS BLOG

A fresh site and office for VANCOUVER BOAT SHOW

the main gate to the boat show floating venue is between our office and clubhouse - you can't get any closer than that - check out the new web functions including a WEBCAM that looks exactly at the boat show docks… setup happening... READ MORE >>

Holiday thoughts and gatherings for boat crazy folks

Boat folks are great at socializing and this Friday is the main event. Remember the events of 2011 and connect with others for some great events in 2012. Kitsilano Yacht Club FRIDAY DECEMBER 16 - details and rsvpCooper & Catalina... READ MORE >>

Do you need an ICC?

If you are operating a boat in Europe you will now need an International Certificate of Competency (ICC) and Cooper Boating through its partnership with International Yacht Training can now help you obtain these documents. The approval... READ MORE >>

Sail like a Canadian in Grenada

It has been said that the best thing about Canada is leaving it in the winter. Even though we rarely admit to that 'W' word in the boating biz (we roll from fall to spring), there are a few times when getting outta here is a great idea.... READ MORE >>

BOATING TIPS AND TRICKS

Changing to Catamarans

For many years we watched sailors switch over to power vessels and thought it might be an unstoppable trend. Then came a period of time in 2008 when fuel prices came close to doubling inside 6 months. The tidal wave of sailors moving... READ MORE >>

Gifts for your favourite boater - gift giving is SOOOO...

Giving the gift of boating is so much better than socks. Socks, however, are great if you are going to be boating in the very near future - it is a little cold these days! We've got some great ideas for gift ideas ranging from HELLO... READ MORE >>

ALL ABOUT GUNKHOLING

We're very excited about being in the GUNKHOLING business moving forward. It's both one of the best things to be part of and probably the item that tends to elude many people on a quest for fun on the water. If you want... READ MORE >>

Lost your PCOC? Need your PCOC?

Boaters operating motor driven craft now need their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC). If you need to get one, please contact our office or browse our courses. If you had a PCOC and have lost it, please note that all PCOC's... READ MORE >>