Advanced Passage Planning for BC Waters
The waters around British Columbia provide some of the best sailing and boating experiences, but they have significant challenges that need to be addressed through proper planning.
"Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail", Winston Churchill
Jointly Offered Seminar
This seminar was offered through as a joint offering between CanBoat Nanaimo and Latitude Sailing. The seminar instructor is Lyle Wetsch, the owner/instructor at Latitude Sailing as well as the Commander/Communications Officer with CanBoat Nanaimo where he has served on the bridge since 2021.
It was offered as a complimentary training session as the importance of boater safety is a priority for both CanBoat Nanaimo and Latitude Sailing.
Navigating around British Columbia in some areas can provide challenges with currents, tides, anchoring, weather, etc. This seminar goes though a detailed step-by-step process of the tools, online resources, books, apps, and software that is available to help you be comfortable with your planning (both pre-trip and while underway).
Session 1 - Delivered March 9, 2026
This Preliminary planning using Canadian Government Resources, Local Guidebooks, planning templates, online resources and mobile apps.
- Session Handouts (Download PDF)
- Download Additional Resources:
- 2026 Canadian Boating Documents (Download PDF)
- Aqua Map - GEC Account Creation (Download PDF)
- Multi-Day Advanced Planning Sheet (Download Excel) - (Download Numbers)
- Single Day Planning Sheet (Download PDF)
- Tide/Current Calculation Worksheet (Download PDF)
Session 2 - Delivered March 16, 2026
Electronic planning using Garmin Boating (formerly Navionics), Orca, and Savvy Navvy.
- Session Handouts (Download PDF)
- Software Websites:
- Garmin Boating (Navionics): (Visit Website)
- Orca: (Visit Website)
- Savvy Navvy (Website)
- Aqua Map (Visit Website)
- Download Orca Manual (Download PDF)
- YouTube Playlists:
- Garmin Boating (Navionics) Tutorials: (View)
- Orca Review Video: (View)
- Aqua Map Tutorials: (View)
- Savvy Navvy Tutorials: (View)
Session 3 - Delivered March 23, 2026
The Electronic planning using Aqua Map and other planning tools such as Predict Wind & Predict Current, Windy, etc.
- Session Handouts (Download PDF)
- Daily Planning Sheet - Fillable PDF (Download PDF)
- Predict Wind Playlists:
- Predict Wind Playlist (View)
- Tools & Features (View)
Session 4 - Delivered March 30, 2026
Manual planning using paper charts pre-departure and while underway.
- Sessions Handouts (Download PDF)
Have Questions - Contact the Seminar Instructor!
Lyle Wetsch is the CanBoat Nanaimo Communication Officer and the owner/instructor at Latitude Sailing and is available to answer any questions you may have about the seminar. You can reach him by email by clicking on the button below.