Events

Pacific Yacht Systems Inc. specializes in marine electrical.  Over the years our Technicians have been on a lot of boats and they have seen a lot of DIY projects gone terribly wrong.  We have collected photos of some of the most common errors people make when installing their own electrical and put them together in this presentation. Jeff Cote will walk you through some of the typical and not so typical installations then explain why they are so dangerous and how to avoid the same mistakes on your boat.  As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

-May 22nd, FCYC DIY Pitfalls

Look for PYS at the RVYC Safety Days where Jeff Cote will be available to answer all of your marine electrical questions.

- April 6^th, RVYC Jericho Safety Days

- April 13^th RVYC Coal Harbour Safety Days

Have you caught PYS talk in simple terms about marine electrical systems?

Join Jeff Cote as he helps you navigate through the endless possibilities in marine electrical and electronics for the following groups in March:

-Gulf Yacht Club: Marine Electronics
Location: Maritime Museum, 1905 Ogden Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1A2
-Ladner Yacht Club: Electrical Audit Confessions
Location: Sundance Pub, 6574 Ladner Trunk Rd, Delta, BC V4K 3N3
-Alouette Power Squadron: Electrical 101
Location: Ridge Meadows senior Centre, 12150 224 St Maple Ridge, BC
-Burnaby Power Squadron: Electrical Audit Confessions
Location: Confederation Community Centre, 4585 Albert St, Burnaby, BC V5C 2G6

It's the new year and the boat show season is just around the corner starting with the Seattle Boat Show running from Jan. 25th to Feb. 3rd. This is the West Coast's Largest Boat Show featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, seminars and the latest accessories indoors at CenturyLink Field, plus afloat on South Lake Union. To read more about show features and exhibits visit their website.

Next up is the Vancouver International Boat Show that will be held at Granville Island and BC Place Stadium from Feb. 7th to Feb. 11th. More information can be found on their website.

Looking for new and unique ways to enjoy the festive season this year? Then visit Luminescence and discover how animals create and reflect light through special exhibits and shows. Visit the Vancouver Aquarium's traditional holiday tree, powered by the help of two electric eels! You can then immerse yourself in Jelly Swarm, a unique light installation where over a hundred jellies with LED lights will fill the entire ceiling of a gallery. Control the lighting yourself at the touch of a button and create beautiful patterns of light throughout the amazing swarm hanging above you. The event will run from November 22 to January 22 this year.

Visit the website for more information about this event.

Hopscotch, the West Coast's long-running scotch, whisky & beer festival is now the biggest combined whisky and beer festival in Canada. After another sell out in 2011, Foodconnect.com's 2012 offering's ready to impress. This year the festival runs from November 12-18th at the PNE Forum on Hastings Street.

From a one-night event serving only scotch & hops-based beverages in 1996, the festival now includes spirits, liqueurs & gourmet food over a week. The main event, Grand Tasting Hall, has grown from 250 people to more than 4000, including connoisseurs from the world over. Each year the festival improves its educational component by allowing enthusiasts to learn about and taste premium liquors & beers. With more than 250 products, don't miss this!

Check out their website for more information: www.hopscotchfestival.com/vancouver.

Are you a member of the Burrard Yacht Club? Jeff Cote is speaking on Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00 p.m. The topic is Electrical 101, just in time for winter boating!

Electrical 101 with Jeff Cote - Have you ever wondered if you are getting the maximum out of your batteries? Or if you really have to run your generator every day at anchor? Do you check your electrical wires for corrosion and chafing on a regular basis? It is not the most glamorous side of boating but it is a necessity and ignoring it only makes it more dangerous. Join us for an evening of no-nonsense, plain English Electrical 101. This presentation is designed for beginners, tech savvy and DIY experts alike.

The photography exhibit Fishing the West Coast 2012 at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery in Steveston is now open! This annual exhibit features photographs of the West Coast fishing industry. Separated into categories, the images span from artistic interpretation to realistic images of life on the water.

The photo contest entries can be found on this Flickr page. The photographs were submitted as entries to the “Fishing the West Coast Photo Contest” and  visitors to the Cannery can play an important role in helping determine this year’s winners. Go down to the Cannery or visit the Flickr page to vote for your favourite photographs!

Check out their website for more information.

This year's boat show at the Mosquito Creek Marina in North Vancouver, is expected to draw over 2,000 attendees. The event runs from September 20th - 23rd (Thursday - Sunday) and tickets are only $12!

Boaters can check out some beautiful boats, talk to experts industry experts and have fun in a friendly setting. Attendees can also participate in the swap meet on Saturday, which is a new component this year. Finally, this is a great chance to meet the PYS team as we will have a booth at the event!

Visit the official Mosquito Creek Marina Boat Show website for more details.

This celebration of Steveston's maritime heritage will be held at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard. It all kicks off on the evening of Friday, August 10th with live music, drumming and light refreshments.

Come back on Saturday and Sunday, August 10th and 11th, from 11:00am–6:00pm for full-scale festival fun for all ages. Enjoy food, music, artists, storytellers, dancers, drummers and more. But whatever you do, don’t forget to visit the bounty of beautiful wooden boats moored at the 190-metre dock. There will be exhibitors from the Vancouver Wooden Boat Society, Britannia Heritage Shipyard Society, Port Metro Vancouver, and many more!

Check out the event website and the brochure for more information.