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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 January 9, 2020January 9, 2020

The beginning… my teaching philosophy from 2017

I am currently finishing up my BC Provincial Instructor Diploma. In writing up my final essay I came across my teaching philosophy statement that I…

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Taking advantage of a beautiful day with Captain C Taking advantage of a beautiful day with Captain Cracker Jack! #crakerjacker #cottonwoodlake #goodforthesoul #breaktheblahs #noboatshere !
January Scuttlebutt News! Check out our most recen January Scuttlebutt News! Check out our most recent newsletter for book recommendations, new knots, new courses, a few giggles and much more! Link in bio!
Missing all of my happy, smiling, students! So gla Missing all of my happy, smiling, students! So glad I will be up and running this summer! ❤ #letshopecovidisundercontrol #summerofsailing #goodforyourmentalhealth #learntosail #sailnelsonbc
Fiberglass fun! NOT!! Rotten core! Boo... time to Fiberglass fun! NOT!! Rotten core!  Boo... time to cut it out and build it all up again... thankful for @boatworkstoday for the videos to help me along! #rottencore #notsurprised #40yearoldboat #spindrift2point0 #boatprojects
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Happy Holidays from Sail Nelson! Wishing you and y Happy Holidays from Sail Nelson! Wishing you and yours a happy and safe holiday season! Looking forward to a fresh start in 2021! #newstarts #learntosail #sailingisbliss #januarygiveaway
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our Dece Thank you to everyone who participated in our December #sailnelsongiveaway! The winner of our full day sail will be drawn on Dec 15 at 12 PM PST!  Good luck!! ⚓❤ #decembergiveaway #sailing #kootenaylake #findingawesome @finleysbarandgrill
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- follow @sailnelsonbc
- like @sailnelsonbc
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- comment 👇
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Day 5: Post a funny boating-related joke!

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--> tag 3 besties you want to sail with!

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Day 4: Name 3 pieces of safety gear you should have with you when you go out boating? Can be kayak, power boat, sail boat... 

* follow @sailnelsonbc
* tag 3 friends you want to help keep safe on the water! 

Every comment earns a ballot! Comment away landlubbers! 
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Day 3: where is your favourite place to boat? Tell us, tag 3 friends and get a ballot for our full day sail draw!! 

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Sail Nelson December Giveaway! Win a full day sail Sail Nelson December Giveaway! Win a full day sail for 4 people! 
Day 2: What is this piece of sailing equipment you find on the bow of the boat (the thing the red rope is going around)? Feel free to come up with a silly name too! 

What you need to do: 
** follow and like @sailnelsonbc
** tag a bestie! 

Every comment earns a ballot! Have fun Me Hearties! 

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Sail Nelson December Giveaway! Day 1: Caption thi Sail Nelson December Giveaway! 
Day 1: Caption this photo!! What the heck are these guys doing? 

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--> caption this photo! Have fun, but please keep PG!
--> tag 3 besties!
--> follow us @sailnelsonbc and @finleysbarandgrill

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