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Posted on January 11, 2021January 12, 2021

Kootenay Boating Wish List

Well I have been in the Kootenays for almost 6 years now. I have realized since moving Spindrift out here from Montreal that there are…

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Posted on April 15, 2020July 7, 2020

Canadian Safe Boating Awards —> WINNER!

I am very proud to announce that Sail Nelson is the recipient of Canada’s Best Boating Safety Initiative Award for 2019! What is the Best…

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Posted on January 30, 2020February 21, 2020

Great Lakes Sailing Trips – Lake Ontario

Back in the 90s, most of my sailing was on the Great Lakes. Predominantly Lake Ontario. I was teaching sailing out of either Hamilton or…

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Posted on December 23, 2019December 23, 2019

2019 Sail Nelson Season Review

Where we started… Well Sail Nelson had another great sailing season this year! The forest fires held off and we were able to have wonderful,…

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    • Vic-Maui 2018
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    • More
      • Nelson Safe Boating Week 2020 – Postponed
      • Travis McGregor Seamanship Award
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      • Testimonials
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