Throttle therapy: Naval life meets motorcycle passion at CFB Esquimalt’s Auto Club

In the demanding world of military service, finding time for personal passions can be challenging. At CFB Esquimalt, the Auto Club’s motorcycle division is offering a unique solution for sailors who love to ride, providing a haven where the joy of motorcycling can thrive despite the rigors of naval life.

“It’s hard to explain unless you ride,” says Master Sailor (MS) Dave Elmer, Boatswain in HMCS Ottawa. MS Elmer is the division’s lead and a sailor who transitioned from reservist to full-time service in 2018.

“Keeping the joy in riding often varied at times, especially toward the end of my professional time in the motorcycle industry. The club has given me a space to work on my bikes, which in turn allows me to ride them,” MS Elmer says.