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BCMS Newcastle (Saysutshun) Sail-inJuly 24th -26th, 2026
Preliminary Schedule:
Friday July 24th
Travel to Newcastle Island and anchor in Mark bay outside the mooring field or arrange for moorage directly with Newcastle Island Park https://newcastleisland.ca/moorage-info
Friday July 24
• 6:00PM at the Dinghy Dock Pub on Protection Island, note there are no reservations, but we hope to sneak in before the ferry passengers. Lots of space for dinghies at their dock or use the ferry if coming from Nanaimo.
https://www.dinghydockpub.com/
Saturday July 25
• Great walks around the park with the reward of ice cream at the end. Check out the Newcastle Island Park website for details about the amenities on the island: https://newcastleisland.ca/
• 5:30PM BBQ at the west picnic area on Newcastle Island (beside the mooring field and boat ramp). Bring your own stuff. Note: drinking ‘adult’ beverages is discouraged in public parks. Discretion required.
Sunday, July 26th
• Breakfast on your boat, campsite, followed by good-byes and departure for your next destination or home. Watch the start of the Great International World Championship Bathtub Race at 10:00.
https://www.bathtubbing.com/bathtub-weekend/calendar-events/
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
This is a great time and place to start or end a summer cruise, with all the amenities for repair and supply close at hand in Nanaimo – most within walking distance.
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Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park, Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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