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
Search for news on these topics here:
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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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 […]
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Prideaux Haven – Follow ‘no anchoring’ buoys and signs to protect eelgrass beds
https://bcparks.ca/desolation-sound-marine-park Desolation Sound Marine Park is home to eelgrass habitats that play a crucial role in supporting marine biodiversity. To […]
Council News
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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
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