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
- Gambier Island Official Community Plan
- Southern Gulf Islands – Southeast Vancouver Island Advisory Group
- Pender Harbour Dock Management Plan
- Amendments to the Land Act
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Projects
The Council is working and supporting a variety of projects
- Water Use Licence Applications
- Transport Canada
- Navigable Waters Act
- Sewage Regulations
- Canada Shipping Act
- Canadian Hydrographic Services
- Park Host
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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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 […]
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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 […]
Boating News
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Jervis Inlet Power Line Removal and Marine Traffic Closure – Update
Jervis Inlet Power Line Removal and Marine Traffic Closure Good afternoon, I’m pleased to provide an update on the Jervis […]
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“Underwater Sound” – Presentation by Tom Dakin
Tom Dakin, Ph.D., the Chief Scientist for Sea to Shore Systems Ltd., gave an excellent presentation at the last Council […]
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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 […]
Council News
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Fundraising for Desolation Sound – Prideaux Haven property successful
The BC Parks Foundation announced that the fundraising of $1.25 million to protect 100 acres of coastal forest and nearly […]
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September Newsletter posted
The September 2025 Newsletters written by Phil Aldrich (Region 1) has been posted in the delegates-only section under “Newsletters”. Enjoy!
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CBCYC meeting on September 13, 2025 – minutes and attachments are posted
The minutes and attachments of our meeting on September 13, 2025 via Zoom are posted in the members-only section of […]
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“Underwater Sound” – Presentation by Tom Dakin
Tom Dakin, Ph.D., the Chief Scientist for Sea to Shore Systems Ltd., gave an excellent presentation at the last Council […]
Yacht Club Job Postings
Let us know if your Yacht Club has open positions – we are happy to post them here.
Council Meetings
Our next meeting is on
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the
Nanaimo Yacht Club and via Zoom
Our meeting schedule for 2026 is
February 28, 2026 online via Zoom
May 16, 2026 Nanaimo Yacht Club and via Zoom
September 19, 2026 online via Zoom
November 21, 2026 West Vancouver Yacht Club (tbc) and via Zoom