Port Captain

Sur-Del Squadron's Port Captain for 2005 is Al Chance. The assigned area of responsibility extends from Tsehum Harbour, near Sidney on Vancouver Island, north through Sansom Narrows to Maple Bay. Of course, any information required about boating on the Fraser River in the Surrey area will also be provided.

Al can be reached at 604 581 6381.

What Is a "Port Captain"?

Port Captains are CPS members who stand ready to assist boaters in their area.

Port Captains provide reliable information on the area, and comradeship to visitors. Port Captains keep information on hand that a visiting skipper may request over the telephone, such as:

• Navigation hazards which may not be apparent on current charts.
• Location and telephone numbers of local doctors and dentists who are willing to treat a transient patient.
• Location and telephone numbers of ambulances or rescue squads.
• Location and telephone numbers of mechanics, repair yards, sail repair, marine fittings and marine equipment stores.
• The closest source of provisions, recommended restaurants and motels.

The Port Captains are expected to make fellow Squadron members feel welcome.

Port Captains also participate and assist at reception desks, at District and National Conferences, to provide information for visiting delegates and their spouses.

Port Captains are, first and foremost, ambassadors for CPS.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Recipients of any information from Port Captains must be made aware that the information is given in good faith and to the best of their knowledge, and must agree to indemnify and save harmless the Port Captain, and Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, for any loss or damage that may be sustained as a result of the advice offered.

PORT CAPTAIN INFORMATION

Here is a listing of information for the Port Captain Area that I have been assigned. Also included is a bit of information for the Surrey area of the Fraser River. Anyone requiring more detail can contact me, Al Chance, at 604 581 6381 or cellular 604 351 8259.

Tsehum Harbour to Telegraph Harbour area:

In case of emergency:
911 - Police, Fire or Ambulance
Sidney RCMP - 250 656 3931
Duncan  North Cowichan RCMP - 250 748 5522
West Coast Marine Division RCMP - 250 751 8845

Canadian marinas listen and respond only on VHF Channel 66A.
Area marinas include:

Tsehum Harbour Area
Canoe Cove Marina 250 656 5566   Chart 3476    Gas, Diesel, Repairs
Port Sidney Marina 250 655 3711   Chart 3476   Mechanic
Van Isle Marina 250 656 1138   Chart 3476   Gas, Diesel, Repairs
Westport Marina 250 656 2832   Chart 3476   Repairs

Southeast Vancouver Island Area
Cowichan Bay
Cowichan Bay Fisherman’s Wharf   250 746 5911   Chart 3478
Dungeness Marina   250 748 6789   Chart 3478
Oceanfront Resort   250 701 0166   Chart 3478
Pier 66 Marina   250 748 8444    Chart 3478
Genoa Bay
Genoa Bay Marina   250 746 7621   Chart 3478
Maple Bay
Bird’s Eye Cove Marina   250 746 5686    Chart 3442   Gas, Diesel, Repairs
Maple Bay Marina    250 746 8482    Chart 3478   Gas, Diesel, Repairs

Thetis Island
Telegraph Harbour Marina   250 246 9511    Chart 3477   Gas, Diesel
Thetis Island Marina   250 246 3464   Chart 3477   Gas, Diesel

Fraser River Surrey Area

Surrey RCMP 604 599 0502

Shelter Island Marina   604 270 6272    Chart 3490    Repairs
Brownsville Pub   (limited dock space)   604 580 1842