manualslib.com  This is a link to a website that has over 2 million downloadable manuals for a huge variety of products, you do not have to sign up to use the site, a quick check for my engine, a yanmar 3GM30f show both operators manual and a full shop manual in PDF format

Disposal of flares

For instructions on getting rid of flares, see attached website link

https://www.cps-ecp.ca/?WCE=C=47|K=240853

LIZA & ANDY COPELAND - will turn your dream of cruising into a reality. A great website listing their books, DVD's and seminars

Island Dive Charters Gabriola based diver with lots of experience and an excellent rate of $75 per hour

Marine Weather - Georgia Strait , South of Nanaimo

Marine weather, Georgia Strait North of Nanaimo

Marine Weather - Provides a 6 hour forecast of windspeed. From the Jericho Sailing Centre. Includes other useful weather links

Sail WX a useful weather/wind/ tide resource  Zoom into the area you want covered ( info not verified)

Vancouver Maritime Museum

Union Steamship Marina

Telegraph Harbour Marina

Silva Bay Marina

Around Vancouver Island  Intersting reading if you are thinking of circumnavigating Van Island

The Knot Page The resource for tying knots, videos to assist you, even download to your IPod

Catalina Direct The source for Catalina parts and accesories

Marine Parks Forever

Council of BC Yacht Clubs

Sceptre Marine

Hunter Owners