Dedication to Judy Gilligan
Our Society
The Sooke Classical Boating Society was registered in August of 2010 as a not-for-profit society to receive the transfer of the two Longboats and other assets from the previous owner, The Edward Milne Community School Society, and to undertake their preservation and maintenance.
The EMCSS had had the responsibility for the two longboats since their launching in 1991. Due to changes in finances and mandate, that Society by 2010 was no longer in a position to continue its maintenance role.
A First Directors Group was formed to make application for the registration of the new Society and to move forward with the gathering of members, both from regular users and supporters of the longboats, and from new participants.
The Inaugural Meeting of the SCBC was held on October 30 of 2010. The First Directors were confirmed as the Directors and Executive for the first year of operation. The Society continues to operate because of dedicated volunteers.
Our Aims
- To preserve and maintain the replica longboats, T’Sou-Ke and Dona Rosa for the Sooke Area
- To offer a Longboat Program for the Sooke Area
- To offer educational and recreational maritime programs for the public.
- To represent the Sooke Area in community events.
- To participate in maritime festivals and events in the Pacific North West.
- To provide training opportunities for aspiring crew and coxswains.
Executive & Directors:
- President: Lesley Wells
- Secretary: Dawn Eddleman
- Treasurer: Judi Conwright
- Maintenance: Terri Louks
- Coxswains: Lesley Wells, Margaret Smith, Kathryn Frankfurter, Judi Conwright, Terri Louks
Remembering Judy Gilligan
The Society will forever be in Judy’s debt. It’s hard to sum up all the wonderful things she did and all the good times we had! Judy was a community builder and a good friend. Read more about Judy here.
Get in Touch!
Row with us
We look forward to welcoming you to your first row on our longboats! Click below to learn how.
Membership
If you'd like to join our crew for a year or even join our society, please click below for more information.
Group Outings
The Sooke Classical Boating Society welcomes bookings for eligible groups.
Any other questions? Just email us.
We thank the District of Sooke for their support.
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We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all members and visitors to the longboats, recognizing the diverse identities of persons and the rights of all individuals to be treated with dignity and respect irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, religion, class, age, or national origin.
We respectfully acknowledge that we enjoy our activities on the unceded traditional territory of the T’Sou-ke First Nation of the Coast Salish peoples. We honor their enduring connection to this land and recognize their stewardship throughout history and into the future.