Welcome to the Nanaimo Yacht Club
Established in 1931 to encourage the sport of yachting, to foster seamanship and navigation, and to provide and maintain a suitable clubhouse and moorage facilities for the use and recreation of its members.
A historic maritime city located in central Vancouver Island, Nanaimo is closely associated with the sea. The Nanaimo Yacht Club is an integral part of this community, with approximately 750 members who enjoy benefits such as a modern clubhouse and first rate moorage. By volunteering for administrative and maintenance positions, the members have achieved a 1st class facility and very attractive rates.
The Nanaimo Yacht Club is clearly indicated on the Nanaimo Harbour chart at the south end of Newcastle Channel and just north west of the main anchorage.
Applications for membership are being accepted from anyone who has attained the age of 19, who resides in the area defined as School District 68 or School District 69; who followed the prescribed procedure, paid the prescribed fees and has been accepted for membership by the Executive Committee.
Current News
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NYC Sailpast - Sunday May 5th
The Sailpast opening day ushers in the official start of the boating season, and is also your opportunity to salute our current Commodore, Dave Maudie.
NYC Sailpast Rules:
- If you like to dress in blue blazer and white slacks or skirt – please do so.
- If you are more comfortable in your usual sailing gear, please wear that.
- If you do not have any flags, that is fine too.
- As you pass the Commodore’s vessel, salute or wave in any way you see fit.
There will be no judging, we will let you be the judge of your own boat.
Sailpast Ceremony Schedule:
1245 Officers gather in hall.
1300 Officers parade to gate for ceremonies.
1315 Welcoming address, Commodore introduces guests. Flag raising.
1400 Boats rendezvous as directed by Parade Marshal.
1430 Sailpast gets underway.
1600 Gather in clubhouse for food and drink.
Full ceremony and Sailpast instructions for those participating will be available in the clubhouse on Sailpast day.
Let’s have a really good turnout this year. It would be great to see the harbour full of boats milling about. Bring the family, come out and let’s enjoy the day together!
Job Posting: Senior Sailing Coach/Program Coordinator
June 3 - Aug 30, 2013
- qualify for employment under the Canada Summer Student Grant program
- be a minimum of 19 years
- certified CANSail instructor level 3-4
- pleasure craft operators licence
- minimum Emergency Level First Aide
- prepared to provide RCMP record check as this program is directed to youth
Contact: tlcampbell@shaw.ca
Interclub Corn Roast 2013
Join us at Telegraph Harbour Marina, Thetis Island, Aug 30th through Sept 2. Hosts: Nanaimo Yacht Club. Welcoming all Vancouver Island Yacht Clubs. Make your own moorage arrangements. 1-800-246-6011 (60 boat spaces). See poster and PDFs for more.
NYC Ladies Night
NANAIMO YACHT CLUB LADIES NIGHT
Wednesday, May 22nd @ 5:30
Tickets - $2:00 at the door. Bring an Appie or your favourite Salad.
DOOR PRIZES + SURPRISE GUESTS!!
There will be information on September NYC LADIES PAMPERING NIGHT.
Come and enjoy an evening of Food, Fun and Friends.
SEE YOU THERE.
SCUBA SCRUB & EARTH DAY 2013
A BIG Thank You from the Nanaimo Yacht Club goes out to all Volunteers involved - SUNDOWN DIVING - SINK OR SWIM SCUBA - NANAIMO DIVE OUTFITTERS - students from VANCOUVER ISLAND UNIVERSITY - NYC members, families and friends!
Over 2 tons of debris dating back decades was recovered from the ocean floor under the NYC docks, by over 135 Volunteers. After a long day, tired divers with their surface, safety support teams enjoyed a well-deserved Bar-B-Q lunch compliments of NYC.
Many thanks to all volunteers involved in the
Underwater Clean Up 2013
Volunteer photo complimnets of photographer Willow Friday
See Brian Shorts photos at http://flic.kr/s/aHsjEQnrgy
2013 Cutty Sark Sin Regatta Coming Soon
Check out the 2013 Cutty Sark SIN page for more information: click here
