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WEATHER & WHISKEY GOLF INFO
Overview
Cruising
Members of Schooner Cove Yacht Club enjoy cruising the eastern waters of Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland of BC area and south into Washington and Oregon. SCYC no longer has designated Cruising Stations, but will allow a reimbursement of up to $300 for stays at 15 designated marinas in our cruising area. For complete details, scroll below to the section titled Cruising Stations – Privileges and Guideline
Club Cruises are offered in spring, summer and fall. Join one of the cruises and explore the anchorages and marinas along the coast including the Broughtons, Desolation Sound, the Gulf Islands, the US San Juan Islands and enjoy the amazing camaraderie that SCYC is known for. The annual January 1st Sea Lion Cruise is a great way to kick off the new year. If you’re new to the area or new to boating, cruising with members offers a safe and friendly introduction to the coastal waters and to people with a shared passion for boating.
Cruising Schedule
Cruising Stations
Reciprocal Clubs
Weather & Whiskey Golf
About Us
Cruising on Vancouver Island
Situated between Nanaimo and Parksville, on the east coast of Vancouver Island, members of the Schooner Cove Yacht Club enjoy racing and cruising for twelve months of the year.
Join SCYC cruises to experience the best of the coastal waters and enjoy the camaraderie of cruising with a group.
Fairwinds Marina has a reciprocal program with other yacht clubs.
Schooner Cove Yacht Club has an active social program and features casual activities on the dock and organized events. The Speaker Series, engages members through presentations and discussions on a wide range of boating topics.
We welcome your application for membership – come and join us onshore and afloat.
SCYC Cruising
Schedule
Cruising Itineraries 2023
SPRING
April
May 6- 7 Seysutshun (Newcastle Island)
Saturday Evening Dinner at the Dingy Dock
Sunday Morning Hike round the Island)
The Ferry to Seysutshun does not stat running till May 1 so I have pushed the cruise into may to allow social members to attend via the ferry.
May
May 27-28 Jedediah Island PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO AVOID LONG WEEKEND
Saturday Afternoon, Gathering on grassy area above Log Boom Cove
Sunday Morning Explore the Island.
SUMMER
June or July
Vancouver, Stanley Park Royal Vancouver Yacht Club & Vancouver Rowing Club
Other cruises TBA
August
Southern Gulf Island finishing with Thetis Island Rendezvous.
September
Other cruises TBA
Stations
Cruising Stations – Guidelines and Procedures
We no longer have designated Cruising Stations. All marinas listed below qualify for our Cruising Stations Reimbursemment Policy, up to an amount of $300 per calendar year.
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- Salt Spring Island Marina
- Otter Bay Marina
- Ladysmith Community Marina
- John Henry’s Marina
- Genoa Bay Marina
- Gorge Harbour Marina
- Telegraph Harbour Marina
- Port Browning Marina
- Mill Bay Marina
- Port Sydney Marina
- Westview Marina (Powell River)
- Taku Marina
- Refuge Cove Marina
- Blind Channel Marina
- Lagoon Cove Marina
For a complete description our new Cruising Stations Policy click the link below
REIMBURSEMENT PROCEDURE
You can apply for a reimbursement in two ways, ONLINE or BY MAIL
For ONLINE application, click below
For BY MAIL application, download form below
Print, fill out form, add your receipts and post to:
Rear Commodore – Doug Herchmer
135 Mills Street
Parksville, BC, V9P 1V3
Overview
Reciprocals
Guidelines
RECIPROCAL PRIVILEGES & GUIDELINES
One of the benefits as a member of the Schooner Cove Yacht Club is a reciprocal moorage agreement with other yacht clubs. You can moor your vessel at low or no cost at many private and public marinas along the British Columbia and Washington coasts with various rules and conditions established by each club. Please follow their rules.
For more detailed information go the Reciprocal Yacht Clubs by Region menu item. Click on the region you wish to visit and you will find a list of reciprocal clubs there. Information is subject to change and is not always up to date so we advise calling the reciprocal marina to check before you book.
USING RECIPROCALS AT FAIRWINDS MARINA
Reciprocal moorage (two non-consecutive nights per year) is available at Fairwinds Marina for clubs that have a reciprocal moorage agreement with the Schooner Cove Yacht Club. The newly completed Seascape restaurant (reservations recommended) is located at the marina which also offers showers, laundry, fuel and a pump-out for visiting vessels.
Reciprocal space is limited to two vessels or 100’ on any given day and provided transient space is available. Advance bookings are recommended which can be made by contacting the marina office at 250-468-5364 or via email at marina@fairwinds.ca. Reciprocal benefits are provided based on first arrival at the marina. Power is available for a fee.
WHEN EXERCISING RECIPROCAL MOORAGE PRIVILEGES AT OTHER CLUBS- GUIDELINES
- Reciprocal yacht clubs require proof of current membership in the SCYC. Carry your current SCYC membership card and be prepared to cheerfully present it if required.
- Some yacht clubs require proof of yacht ownership and liability insurance coverage; be prepared to present this information if requested.
- Your SCYC burgee must be flown while visiting other yacht clubs and in a US courtesy flag should also be flown in US waters.
- All conditions are subject to change without notice so calling ahead is strongly recommended; many clubs require reservations whereas others do not allow reservations to be made. Slips are very limited and demand is high for guest docks so have alternative plans available. An up to date list with links to each yacht club’s website is available on the SCYC website.
- A master binder is maintained by the Reciprocal Chairperson.
- Register at the Marina office or Clubhouse of each reciprocal you visit. Yacht Clubs often want you to register even when no payment is required, so they can track club visits.
- It is appropriate to send a thank you card to reciprocal clubs that you visit, to let them know that you enjoyed their hospitality and that we appreciate their reciprocal agreement with SCYC.
More Info
Weather & Whiskey Golf Information
Go to Environment Canada for the latest weather forecast.
Military Activity Area Whiskey Golf is a military test range (shown on Canadian charts 3463 and 3512) and is located near the Fairwinds Marina.It is important to monitor activity when boating in this area by VHF channel 10 or 16. To learn more
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