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
Search for news on these topics here:
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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Waterfront Protection Coalition meets with Premier Eby and Minister Cullen on the DMP
After months of advocacy, the WPC met with Premier David Eby and Minister Nathan Cullen today, to voice the concerns […]
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Updates to the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan
Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, together with shishalh Nation, announced today proposed changes to the Dock […]
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Updates to the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan
Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, together with shishalh Nation, announced today proposed changes to the Dock […]
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“What we’ve heard” report
The Province published today the summary of the comments that they received from 1700 pieces of correspondence with a commitment […]
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BC Lands Act Amendments paused
The BC government has decided not to proceed with their proposed Land Act amendments for this legislative session. This topic can, however, be […]
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Amendments to the BC Land Act
The Council of BC Yacht Clubs is concerned about how amendments of the British Columbia Land Act by inclusion of […]
Boating News
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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 […]
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BC Marine Trails website
The BC Marine Trails website Kayak Resources, BC coast, Kayak Map, Paddling Vancouver is a very interesting resource also for […]
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Crowdfunding Campaign Protects Large Waterfront Property on Saturna Island – including a MPFS contribution
by BC Parks Foundation February 3, 2025 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Vancouver, BC – Thanks to an extraordinary community effort, 372 acres of […]
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Update from the Ladysmith Yacht Club
Diane Charles, Commodore of the Ladysmith Yacht Club, is giving an update on what is happening with the Ladysmith Yacht […]
Council News
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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
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Updated presentations for the Council and MPFS posted
Check out the updated presentations for the Council of BC Yacht Clubs and the Marine Parks Forever Society here
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CBCYC meeting on September 14, 2024 – minutes and reports posted
Agenda, reports and attachments are posted in our members-only area!
Yacht Club Job Postings
⚓ No postings today, but the tide is always changing—new opportunities may dock soon!
Council Meetings
Our next meeting is on
Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 11:00
at the Ladner YC and 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 Ladner Yacht Club and via Zoom