Ladysmith Maritime Society and the LMS Community Marina

LMS NEWS

Sept 4, 2010. Book Launch of "Pulling for Stz’uminus: The Pearl Harris Story"
Please join LMS for the book launch of "Pulling for Stz’uminus: The Pearl Harris Story" on Sepember 4, 2010.
To see the poster for the event, please click here.
September 14, 2010. Viking Ship arrives at LMS
On September 14 there will be a great photo opportunity at the LMS docks, as a viking ship makes its appearance here. See the poster to the right for details.
Federal Government Press Release Re: LMS
The Honourable Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification, has recently announced support to the Ladysmith Maritime Society to develop a new visitor centre and improve local tourism.
The $250,000 funding will provide amenities to marina visitors, such as: showers, washrooms, laundry, hospitality meeting space and a Wi-Fi facility for internet access. Also, a 1,200 square foot events dock will be integrated into the building. The dock will include safety railings, benches, lights, a barbeque, partial canopy for protection from rain, and will act as an area for group functions.
For the full press release on the topic, please click here.
Ladysmith & LMS featured in Northwest Yachting Magazine

The April, 2010 edition of Northwest Yachting magazine has a very interesting article by by renowned yachting writers Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones.
The item is very colourful and informative; it provides some wonderful information for marine visitors to Ladysmith. If you would like to read the article, you can Click Here. It is in PDF format.
Anne and Laurence spent several days in Ladysmith to research the piece.
Maritime Society Hosts Harry Erickson's Book Launch.

The launch of Harry Erickson's Book, Hills to Harbour, A British Columbia Forest Industry Story held February 27, 2010, Saturday afternoon, (in the old Crown

Zellerbach Main Workshop, now the Ladysmith Maritime Society Office/Conference Room) was a huge success. Harry and Margaret Erickson and family were there, greeting over 150 visitors.
Harry was kept busy chatting with friends and signing copies of his new book. People from Ladysmith, many places on Vancouver Island and the Mainland lined up to say "Hello" to Harry and purchase

copies of his book. The atmosphere was festive, friendly and welcoming. The room decorated with historic photographs and the slide show presentation based on Harry's life in the industry, created an opportunity for people to remember the old days.
Those present were appreciative of Harry's efforts to record and share local history. The educational goal to place Hills to Harbour into schools was supported that day with generous donations.
The family provided a wonderful variety of refreshments which were enjoyed by everyone.

Thank-you very much to those who helped with the Book Launch. We appreciate your support of history and this excellent event.
To purchase a copy of the book: phone Shirley Blackstaff at 250-245-3075 or the Ladysmith Maritime Society at 250-245-0109.
Photo credit: Claude Camacho
LMS Community Marina featured in the November, 2009 issue of Canadian Yachting magazine. Click here to see this great item, written by Anne and Laurence Yeadon-Jones.
Funding for Ladysmith Community Marina Visitor Facilities Project. On November 24th, 2009, the Island Coastal Economic Trust announced funding approval of $543,750 for the Ladysmith Maritime Society (LMS) Community Marina Visitors Facilities project on the Ladysmith waterfront. For the full story, please click here.
Recognition for John and Betty Pearson. On November 25th, 2009, John and Betty Pearson were officially recognised by the Ladysmith Maritime Society for their outstanding committment to the society. The society presented them with a Lifetime Achievement Award. See the picture to the right.
Three Orca Class vessels from Esquimalt docked at the LMS Community Marina on November 11th, 2009 (pictured below). Ladysmith Maritime Society welcomed the presence of the Orca, the Raven and the Caribou at the LMS Community Marina for the Ladysmith November 11th Remembrance Day ceremonies.
The presence of the vessels, their officers and crew deepened our appreciation of the commitment and dedication of the Canadian Forces and the critical role they play on the world stage.
It is a privilege for our organization to host these vessels. We have had the pleasure of having the HMCS Oriole at our Community Marina, and we look forward to her return December 12th, 2009.

Orca class vessel docking at LMS November 11th, 2009

Orca class vessels at the LMS dock November 11th, 2009

Orca class vessel entering LMS marina November 11th, 2009