The First ICOYC Commodores' Cruise kicked off today in Vancouver, Canada, hosted by the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club.

Cruise chairs Bob Andrew and John Dew arranged a fitting salute for the arriving visitors. The flags signal "Yes - well done, ICOYC" in British naval parlance. Saturday night will be the welcome dinner. Crews will retire to their boats and start off for RVanYC's Long Harbour outstation on Sunday. 15 boats with about 40 crew are taking part.