BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
Council of
BC YaCHT CLUBS
Advocating for Recreational Boaters
About the Council of BC Yacht Clubs
In January 1956, the first meeting of interested boating clubs was held in Nanaimo. It was then formally registered as British Columbia Non Profit Society in January 1980 representing the interests of boaters from more than 50 British Columbia boating organizations. We have representation on Provincial and Federal committees to provide and receive information pertinent to our recreational interests, and collaborate with like-minded outdoor organizations in BC and Washington State. In 1990, at the request of BC Parks, we formed B.C. Marine Parks Forever Society to assist in funding land purchases to be added to the Marine Park System. We meet four times per year, alternating between the mainland and Vancouver Island.
Current Council Activities
Top Priorities
- Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan
- Amendments to the Land Act
- Gambier Island Official Community Plan and Land Use Bylaws
- Rejuvenation of the Council
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Projects
The Council is working and supporting a variety of projects
- Park Host
- Water Use Licence Applications
- Transport Canada
- Navigable Waters Act
- Sewage Regulations
- Canada Shipping Act
- Canadian Hydrographic Services
Marine Parks Forever Society
The Marine Parks Forever Society is an all-volunteer registered non-profit founded by the Council of BC Yacht Clubs in 1990
We advocate for and financially support the creation, expansion or enhancement of BC Marine Parks.
We also execute special projects for boaters like the popular “stern-tie program”.
Recent Developments
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Sunshine Coast Dock Licences are Here
By the Waterfront Protection Coalition – July 29, 2025 The Province has issued a Ministerial Order launching a new fast-tracked process […]
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PHARA challenges BC Reconciliation Law
A petition has been filed by the Pender Harbour Area Residents Association (PHARA) in BC Supreme Court, challenging the Declaration […]
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Upcoming information sessions: shíshálh Nation – British Columbia Foundation Agreement and shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan
shíshálh Nation and the Province recently renewed the 2018 Foundation Agreement. Join B.C. representatives for a virtual information session to […]
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BC and Coastal First Nations (CFN) announce bilateral Accord
Lori Halls, Deputy Minister in the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship announced today: British Columbia and the Coastal […]
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Updates to the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan Announced
The BC Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship provided an update to the Dock Management Plan via email: To […]
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Southern Gulf Islanders Call for Urgent Action on Waterfront Issues
Ganges, British Columbia – August 1st , 2024 – Today, Southern Gulf Islanders for Collaborative Partnerships and Reconciliation (SGIR) called […]
Boating News
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Whale-Safe Boating Course is available online
Calling all boaters in coastal BC—whether you paddle, sail, or motor, it’s time to make the water safer for everyone, […]
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BC Coastal Marine Strategy – Implementation Planning Update
The B.C. Coastal Marine Strategy establishes the province’s first shared vision for the B.C. coast. The presentation below gives an update on the implementation […]
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Southern Resident Killer Whales management measures
The SRKW management measures to protect our ORCAs are in place again since June 1st. The vessel based measures complement […]
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Esquimalt and Nanoose Harbour, Whiskey Golf
Heather Skippen, the Kings Harbour Master Official and Transport Canada Enforcement Officer, gave a very interesting presentation about Esquimalt and […]
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Port of Vancouver releases Boaters Handbook for safe navigation
Vancouver has a busy harbour. With thousands of commercial and recreational vessels moving through the waters that make up the […]
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Expired marine flares disposal – updated for Nanaimo
Do you have expired marine flares ? Flares manufactured in 2021 or earlier expire this year, as Transport Canada approves […]
Council News
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Newsletters posted
The June 2025 Newsletters written by Phil Aldrich (Region 1) and John Green (Region 3)have been posted in the members-only […]
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CBCYC meeting on May 31, 2025 – minutes and attachments are posted
The minutes and attachments of our meeting on May 31, 2025 at the Nanaimo Yacht Club and via Zoom are […]
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Park Host Standing Committee minutes
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Council meeting on February 15, 2025 – Meeting minutes and all attachments posted
The minutes and attachments of our Zoom meeting on February 15, 2025 are posted in the members-only section of the […]
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Council meeting and AGM on November 30, 2024 – Meeting minutes and all attachments posted
The minutes and attachments of our meetings on November 30, 2024 at the Nanaimo Yacht Club and via Zoom are […]
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CBCYC Newsletter December 2024
Council Meetings
Our next meeting is on
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00
via Zoom
Our meeting schedule for 2025 is
February 15, 2025 online via Zoom
May 31, 2025 Nanaimo Yacht Club and via Zoom
September 13, 2025 online via Zoom
November 29, 2025 South Delta Baptist Church (tbc) and via Zoom