Join the Royal Victoria Yacht Club - fun, friendly and affordable; a place to race; a place to start your cruise; a place to have fun with families and friends; a place to get away! Founded in June 1892, RVYC is the oldest yacht club in western Canada. Programs and facilities in Cadboro Bay include:
Club facilities in Sidney's Tsehum Harbour include docks with moorage for about 85 boats, a workshop and planned new lounge.
The Club is pleased and proud to host the 70th running of the Swiftsure International Yacht Race.
On Thursday and Friday, the Inner Harbour will be filled with boats arriving for the race. The docks provide an exciting place to visit as the boats arrive and make final preparations.
The start at 0900 hours Saturday can be viewed from Clover Point or along Dallas Road. Returning yachts can be viewed on Sunday morning and afternoon from Dallas Road and from the breakwater.
HRH The Duke of York, KG Press Release
Read a copy of the press release that was sent out to local media this past weekend about our visit by our Royal Patron, The Duke of York. Read the press release here
We have tons of photos from the Royal visit. Please contact the office if you would like a photo from the event. Email info@rvyc.bc.ca
Parks Canada - Portland Island Marine Host Volunteer Program
Orientation Session for returning Volunteers and new people interested in Volunteering - May 10, 2013
Bonus at the Session: Mini Geocaching 101 – Learn How! AND a draw for a $50 meal at the Club!
What’s in it for you: Free moorage at Princess Bay, display of Royal Victoria Yacht Club banner, meet fellow boaters, hike the Island, and represent Parks Canada by supporting and presenting the values of this nationally protected place in your own backyard.
When: May 10 from 10:30 to 11:30/noon (plan to stay for lunch at the Club after we are finished if you wish)
Where: Royal Victoria Yacht Club
Contacts: John Stenstrom at 250-592-2720, email: jstenstrom@ shaw.ca or Terry Costain at 250 381-8006 tcostain@shaw.ca
Read more...Kid's Polo Shirts
New for Spring! Kids polo shirts in Navy and White with the RVYC burgee logo. Polo's are $16.50. We also have adult sizes available so you can match!
New RVYC Tote Bags are in stock in a variety of colours including, hot pink, black, navy blue, light grey and dary grey. The perfect beach tote or carry bag, $13.75 plus taxes.
Check out the Merchandise album on the RVYC Facebook page for photos.
Portland Island Marine Park Hosting
The 2013 Park Host program begins May 24 and ends September 22. If you haven’t experienced hosting at Portland Island you may wish to participate in this activity, whether it is for a weekend, several days or a week. The duties of the Park Host are minimal and primarily comprise of distributing park information upon request of visiting boaters (information pamphlets are provided); recording numbers of visiting boats; welcoming visitors; and answering questions. Hosts are provided with their own private floating dock, and have the opportunity to meet fellow boaters, represent RVYC and explore the wilderness areas of Portland Island Marine Park.
If you wish to volunteer and desire a specific date; or if you have not been a previous volunteer and wish further information, please call John (250-592-2720) or Terry (250-381-8006) or e-mail jstenstrom@shaw.ca or tcostain@shaw.ca Reserve early as the available days fill up quite quickly.
Visit the cruising section of the website for more information and a map of the island.
Read more...Wireless Internet services for RVYC Members
The club IT Committee has now completed the final stage of our wireless (WiFi) implementation at Cadboro Bay, Tsheum Haven and Long Harbour. WiFi services are available to RVYC Members in these facilities on your laptop or smartphone. The wireless services cover the majority of each of the properties both indoors, and the foreshore and across the marinas.
A major benefit to this upgrade means that a single secret password is used for all three locations. Many laptops and smartphones can remember this password, so one you connect at one location, it will automatically connect you at the other facilities. The Foreshore and Office staff can provide you with the secret password if you don't have it. Please do not share this password with non-club members as the club must pay for Internet usage if we exceed our thresholds.
Read more...Paddleboards and Keelboat Bookings Online...
Did you know that you can book club owned Paddleboards and Keelboats online.
For Paddleboards, go here. Cost is $20 for 3 hours of paddling fun for both Members and Guests.
For Keelboats, go here. Keelboat rates can be reviewed here.
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