Gulf Islands Cruise and Learn Menu and Itinerary

Gulf Island Cruise and Learn Itinerary
(Where we go but more importantly what we eat)

This itinerary is to be used as a basic guide to the week and will remain flexible. Destinations, timings and material to be covered will vary according to wind, weather and tidal conditions. This menu is further designed to meet the day's activities regarding longer open water passages. Meals may be substituted and may be supplemented along the way, freshly caught Dungeness crab, clams and oysters are good examples depending on the seasons and shellfish openings.

Lunches consist of sandwiches: cold cuts, cheese, vegetables, tuna and salmon salad. For the lighter breakfasts there will also be cheese and breakfast sausage available

If there are any menu concerns such as allergies and specific diets we are more than happy to comply, just let us know in advance and we will plan accordingly.

Day One:
Arrival: Horseshoe Bay Ferry terminal 0800 with a 0830 arrival on Bowen Island

Destination: Silva Bay, Gabriola Island via Georgia Strait

Breakfast:
Toasted Cinnamon-Raisin or Blueberry Bagels, Fresh Fruit, Peanut Butter, Jam, Juice, Tea and Coffee
Supper:
Barbequesd Salmon Steak, Brocoli and Basmati Rice

Material to be covered:
     - DOT safety equipment
     - prepping the boat
     - basic sail theory
     - rules of the road
     - anchoring

Day Two:
Destination: Telegraph Harbour,
Thetis Island via Gabriola Passage

Breakfast:
Granola, Yoghurt, Fresh Fruit,
Juice, Tea and Coffee
Supper:
Chicken and Mixed Vegetable Stir Fry

Material to be covered:
- tacking, gybing
- heaving to

Day Three:
Destination: Clam Bay, Kuper Island or Nanaimo

Breakfast:
Eggs Benedict with Cantaloupe Wedges,
Juice, Tea and Coffee
Supper:
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread
or Lasagna

Material to be covered:
- intro to coastal navigation
- tide and current tables

Day Four:
Destination: Gibsons Landing
via Georgia Strait

Breakfast:
Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Tea and Coffee
Supper:
Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon, Green Salad and Baked Potato with sour cream and chives

Material to be covered:
- shortening sail
- written exam

Day Five:
Destination: Snug Cove, Bowen Island

Breakfast:
Apple-Cinnamon Pancakes,
Juice, Tea and Coffee

16:00: arrive Vancouver
16:30: unload gear

Material to be covered:
- crew overboard
- practical review