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

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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

  • 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 on the BC Government to take urgent action on waterfront issues in the Southern Gulf Islands. SGIR is an informal group involving 800 waterfront owners in the Southern Gulf Islands. Here is the link of…

  • 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 of our coalition members regarding the Dock Management Plan. We discussed the fundamental issues and outlined a transparent process that we view as the best path forward. For details, see the WPC news release.

  • 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 Management Plan: “Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts about the proposed changes to the Dock Management Plan. Your feedback has been invaluable as we continue to work together with shishalh Nation to…

  • 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 Management Plan: “Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts about the proposed changes to the Dock Management Plan. Your feedback has been invaluable as we continue to work together with shishalh Nation to…

Boating News

  • Kelowna Yacht Club Chronicle

    The Kelowna Yacht Club is excited to announce another edition of the KYC Chronicle, which is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant community and rich traditions of the Club. The KYC Chronicle is crafted with passion and enthusiasm to keep you informed, entertained, and connected with everything happening at the Club. The first edition was released…

  • MBYC Park Host Program – End of 2024 Season Report

    The Maple Bay Yacht Club has been volunteering as park hosts at Pirates Cove Marine Park since 1986 and in Conover Cover since 2009. The Park Host Coordinator Julie Scurr has summarized the interesting statistics and observations in the attached report.

  • 2024 management measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales

    2024 management measures to protect Southern Resident killer whales | Pacific Region | Fisheries and Oceans Canada Southern Resident killer whales have important cultural significance for Indigenous Peoples and coastal communities in British Columbia. These iconic animals face imminent threats to their survival and recovery. Protecting them requires comprehensive and immediate action. The 3 primary…

  • BC Coastal Marine Strategy published

    The B.C. Coastal Marine Strategy establishes the province’s first shared vision for the B.C. coast. The strategy will guide our decisions over the next 20 years and help ensure we are prepared for the opportunities and risks that tomorrow may bring us.  The vision is for a coastal marine environment that supports:  The vision is supported by a suite of actions and…

Council News

 

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, September 19, 2026 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 and via Zoom

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