Rowing BC embarked on a pilot study of electric motors during which multiple electric outboard motors were tested in real-life rowing scenarios across the province. This study provided clubs with objective, relevant and easily accessible information on cost, performance and user-experience gathered in real world situations helping to make informed purchasing decisions. It also increased awareness of the benefits and feasibility of electric outboards. Checkout the details at Row Electric – Rowing British Columbia. Project Resources Understanding Electric Outboards ~ An introduction to electric outboards including an overview of benefits, components, performance and charging, maintenance, safety and costs. Going Electric Handbook ~…
Chatterbox Falls Moorage Facilities -Swíwelát, Princess Louisa Inlet – Temporary access interruption
Update of Notice to members, PNW Boaters, & friends of the inlet Princess Louisa Provincial Marine Park To facilitate Phase 1 of infrastructure improvements at Princess Louisa Provincial Marine Park, specifically at the Chatterbox Falls location, work will be undertaken to replace the pier and the two sections of the main dock facilities. As we understand at this time, access to the park via the dock and ramp will be unavailable for a period of approximately fourteen (14) days at some point between May 19 to June 4, 2026, while this work is completed. The park itself will remain open, however boaters will not…
The April 2026 Newsletters written by Phil Aldrich is available! It has news and updates about … Provincial Heritage Conservation Act (HCA) Swiya (Sunshine Coast) Commercial and Group Dock Management Plan Navigation Regulations in the presence of Orca sightings Amendments to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) Southern Gulf Island Private Dock Planning Advisory Process Gambier Island Advisory Planning Commission (APC) Gambier Waterlot License Extension Update Cresent Beach Y/C Update Sports Fishing 30/30 controversy (update form February Report Parks Host Program Update Pump-out Presentation Presentation to the Vancouver Chapter of the Canadian Power Squadron at FCYC Marine Parks Forever Society…
The March 2026 Newsletters written by Phil Aldrich is available! It has news and updates about … Islands Trust Policy Statement Survey Fortis Proposal to Rent Wigwam from RVYC Southern Gulf Islands Dock Management Advisory Panel (SGI/DMAP) Coastal Marine Strategy Update Yacht Club Waterlot Leases Proposed Changes to Pleasure Craft Licencing Sports Fishing Report – “the 30/30 controversy” Declaration of Rights of Indigenous People Act (DRIPA) and the Pender Harbour Area Residents Association (PHARA) – A Constitutional Challenge CBCYC Newsletters The schedule for Council meetings in 2026 Dr. Peter Stockdill – obituary 02026.03.02 CBCYC Website News v2 Enjoy!
Sad news: Dr. Peter Stockdill, a major force in fighting for the rights of recreational boaters, passed away suddenly on January 27th, 2026. Peter was a consummate sailor, environmentalist, researcher, letter-writer, lobbyist, enthusiastic serial meeting attendee, ham radio operator, effective emissary, and source of wisdom and history. Most important, he was simply a very nice man. Peter and his wife, Deanna, spent many years on their sailboat exploring the coast. During the summer of 2012, while at anchor in Squirrel Cove, Peter was listening to a news broadcast on his shortwave radio. Hearing that recreational boaters might lose access to…
The Islands Trust is a unique, province‑created local government whose core mandate is to preserve and protect the environment and rural character of the Gulf Islands and surrounding waters in the Salish Sea. On July 29, 2025, Islands Trust Council (ITC) gave first reading to the Islands Trust draft Policy Statement. The multi-year process to amend the Policy Statement marks the first comprehensive update to the document in over 25 years, and ITC wants to know—have they got it right? Now is your chance to review it and provide input by completing the survey here. Please note that the deadline…
Read more … Survey on Islands Trust Draft Policy Statement – Deadline February 2, 2026
The January 2026 Newsletters written by Phil Aldrich (Region 1) is available! It has news and updates about Yacht Club Waterlot Leases Recreational Dock Owners Association (RDOS) vs Port of Vancouver Boating Licence Changes CBCYC Region 1 Newsletter Jan 11.26
Transport Canada has issued revisions to the Pleasure Craft Licence regulations, effective December 31, 2025, see the attached summary. The licence expiry date can be checked at https://www.pcl-pep.snbservices.ca/1001/PubWeb/CheckLicenseExpiryDate.aspx?lang=en-CA. 2026-01 Pleasure Craft Licence changesDownload
Read more … Revisions to the Pleasure Craft Licence regulations
The minutes and attachments of our meetings on November 22, 2025 in Ladner and via Zoom are posted in the members-only section of the website.
Read more … CBCYC meeting and AGM on November 22, 2025 – minutes and attachments are posted