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Around the water

Something's always happening around the water.

See what's on, share what you find, call a few boats together, help each other out — boaters post here every day.

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What people do here

A dock full of albacore — one day's offshore run
Share something funA catch, a boat, a view from this morning.
Anyone been to Smuggler Cove in the last week? How are the mosquitoes?
Ask & talkQuestions, opinions, where-and-how — anyone can answer.
"Boats-giving" rendezvous at Montague Harbour, Oct 9–12? Potluck or flotilla?
See what's happeningFloat an idea — others join, and it becomes a gathering.
Starboard engine won't start in Port Graves — anyone good with a Volvo Penta?
Need a handA part, a tow, a ride for your garbage, a jug of fresh water.
Plumper Cove floats almost full by noon — mooring buoys on the south side still free
Learn the waterCrossings, anchorages and fishing spots, from people who were just there.

New around here? Start by reading — then post.

A humpback whale breaching off Vancouver

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Show what you caught and the boats you saw today. Your own photos only.

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Lions Gate Bridge in the early evening

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Questions, opinions, where-and-how — anyone can answer.

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Looking over the bow at calm water and mountains

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How's the water? Share what you see, or pass on what you've learned. Official warnings show up here too.

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Check the official marine forecast where you are.

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Fjord, morning, tranquil yacht.

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Races, shows, open houses and things worth knowing around the water. Know something? Tell us.

A photo of a luxury yacht's dashboard.

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Need a hand, a part, or something carried? Ask here. Going somewhere? Offer to carry.

In danger now? Call on VHF channel 16 or your local emergency number.

Numbers shown to help — check the right one for where you are.

Anything owed is settled between you — crewopen doesn't handle money.

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Most of what makes a good day on the water gets passed from boat to boat — where the fish are, which cove is full, who has a spare impeller. This board puts it in one place, for every water.

Posts here come from boaters, organisers and official sources — not from crewopen. We don't check, vouch for or take part in any arrangement made here. Use your own judgement; on the water, the captain always has the final call.

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