~ we are delighted to announce the addition of a late model, low hours SILVERTON 34 CONVERTIBLE at our VANCOUVER LOCATION ~



we don't yet have a name for this new vessel, but she will be deployed in both bareboat charters & our recreational boating school programs

~ if you are looking for a great boating holiday, this boat will delight those looking for a great boat in a smaller package ~

thanks to current market demand, we are very excited to be adding a boat that isn't a monster or intimidating to handle

~ JENY at our VANCOUVER OFFICE is standing by to line up your boating adventure on this boat - contact her TODAY ~

We are delighted to announce confirmation of a new power catamaran destined for BC waters & the COOPER fleet.   AQUILA power catamarans come with the leadership of industry veterans and represent a fusion of European, Asian and North American styling.


“The market has asked for exactly what has built into the Aquila Power Cat.  It fills a market void and we know that we will see more and more of this type of boat here in the Pacific Northwest. We are very pleased to be the region’s pioneers.” said Aaron Tweedy - who is taking the lead on this project within Cooper Boating.
 
Delivery of the first 44’ AQUILA power cat (shown above) is set for spring 2015 and will be displayed at the 2015 Victoria Harbour Boat Show from April 30 - May 3, 2015

so many years in the business, finally a room with a VIEW!

~ the new VANCOUVER charter & boating school office is up & running at 1832 MAST TOWER ROAD - come by for a visit (after tomorrow, we're closed NEW YEAR'S DAY, then open daily after that) ~



ENJOY THE VIEW! (we sure do!)

GIVE THE GIFT THAT CAN CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE
 
starting someone off with a new pastime can be truly life transforming, and we can help!
gift certificates are available now, and courses are 10% off until december 15

there are all sorts of great possibilities, whether you need a gift for someone who's an old salt or a newbie

here are a few ideas:
~a beginners course to learn the basics
~an intermediate or advanced course to upgrade skills
~a docking or anchoring clinic
~a coastal navigation or VHF course
~boating guides to all the best local destinations





give your friends and family a gift they will always remember

have you dreamed about cruising the INSIDE PASSAGE TO ALASKA? 
well next summer from may 16^th to july 13^th you could live out your dream!



COOPER BOATING is setting up a flotilla that will be leaving POWELL RIVER may 17^th and headed for JUNEAU ALASKA
~the trip will be run in 4 – 2 week long stages:  powell river to prince rupert, prince rupert to juneau, juneau to prince rupert, and prince rupert to powell river ~ you can book a boat and take your own crew, or book a berth and travel with a group of like-minded adventurers ~choose 1, 2 or all 4 stages~  if you have your own boat, you can join the flotilla too


 
for more information call dawn at our sidney office at 250-655-4979 and she will help make
your INSIDE PASSAGE dream trip to ALASKA happen!
 
fair winds and following seas…

~ the joke of the week started: "I'm off to meet MR. WRIGHT" ~  "tell him I've been waiting for him all my life" replied DANIELLE ~



a few quick decisions lands WRIGHT WAY in the fleet for SIDNEY this coming season ~ this beautiful grey hulled 2012 HANSE 470 is loaded with electric winches, retractible bow thruster, teak decks & a few short handed features like a self tacking jib ~

if you are looking for a sailboat charter out of SIDNEY (near VICTORIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT), this is one of the finest choices you can make



~ she arrived at GRANVILLE ISLAND tonight to get fitted with a bimini for further comfort ~ come visit this three cabin boat (with two cabins yet to have ever been slept in!) & reserve for your summer holiday in the GULF ISLANDS

~ if you are considering boat ownership, also know now is the best time of the year to add a boat to the program ~ even if you can't meet MR. WRIGHT, you can at least take his lead!!

when we see a forecast like this in NOVEMBER, we'll take it!  ~ especially when it's our last flotilla entirely in 2014



~ we'll be heading off to GIBSONS & SNUG COVE this weekend, with a crew members brining a special dish for the famous POTLUCK on SATURDAY night ~

SUNDAY morning we dine where RELIC of the BEACHCOMBERS did at MOLLY'S REACH before heading to SNUG COVE ~ up over GAMBIER if conditions permit



~ act now ~ we'd love to have you aboard ~

red lights flashing, alarms sounding, and ten miles from land? no need to panic!
our student driven lessons are led by a licensed diesel mechanic with a specific emphasis on marine installations for recreational vessels


 
MARINE DIESEL INTRO ~ NOVEMBER 1
learn the basics of how the diesel engine runs, some simple preventative maintenance and learn to rectify simple problems ~ one SATURDAY in the classroom from 9am – 5pm ~ Price $159 per person
 
MARINE DIESEL SERIES ~ STARTING NOVEMBER 12
learn to perform preventative maintenance, rectify simple problems and understand larger projects when you are working with a professional and parting with your hard earned dollars ~ this program affords more time to delve into the various systems that support reliable operation of a diesel engine ~~ four weekly evening classes from 6:30 - 9:30pm and one full SATURDAY shop day at the conclusion ~
november 12 class runs WEDNESDAY nights with a shop day on SATURDAY, december 6 ~ Price $399 per person


 
these clinics are coming up fast, give us a call at 604-687-4110 sign up

~ AARON TWEEDY jumped from aviation to the water, but it was not a big leap because he found some of his old acquaintances here & he has always had a passion for boats



~ shown here AARON is taking a SELFIE while moving one of our boats ~ his specialty is POWER BOATS ~ but he's been doing well on his sailing skills as well ~

AARON's mission is to ensure we have the best possible fleet moving forward ~ to that end, AARON is helping convert our popular BOAT BUYING SEMINARS to also be available on a WEBINAR FORMAT

~ if buying a boat is on your near horizon, contact AARON TWEEDY to get some help ~

if you need help remembering his name, try this:


(JUST SAYING!!)