LIZA & ANDY COPELAND - will turn your dream of cruising into a reality
They have sailed over 180,000 miles to 114 countries, have written award-winning articles and four best-selling cruising books, give frequent seminars at boat shows and inspirational talks to a wide variety of other organizations in Canada, the U.S. and U.K
Liza, an educational psychologist, and Andy, an experienced boatyard and chandlery manager, professional captain and long-time yacht broker are both successful racers as well as long-distance cruisers on a wide variety of boats. Of the 180,000 n.miles they have sailed together, their current 38’ Beneteau, Bagheera, has taken their family 124,000nm to 114 countries around the world. She is still enjoyed by all members of the family.
A writer for many yachting magazines and a speaker at the major boat shows in the Canada, the U.S. and U.K., as well as for World Cruising Club, Liza is also an award-winning best-selling author of three narratives on cruising and a ‘how-to’ book co-authored with Andy. When not at boating evemts or giving talks for a variety of other organizations, cruising with family and friends, or leading rallies worldwide, Liza and Andy enjoy life in Vancouver, BC.