RVYC Annual 2026

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

Table of Contents

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Bylaws

House Rules

Clubhouse Rental Policy

Foreshore & Moorage Reg.

Racing Funds & Wall Of

Outstations Rules Reciprocal Privileges

Flag Protocols

Copyright © 2026 by Royal Victoria Yacht Club

The content of this Annual is proprietary information belonging to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. This book, whether in print or electronic version, and its contents are confidential except for its use by RVYC members in relation to Club activities. It may not be used for any other purposes without written permission of the Board of Directors. It cannot be sold to or used by non-members . It may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express written permission of the Board of Directors. The RVYC Burgee and RVYC Crest are Trademarks of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and, as such, are protected by copyright and are the exclusive legal Trademarks of the RVYC. Their use by members is restricted to being worn on their blazer, cap, or hat. Any other use must be given by written permission of the General Manager of RVYC to print, publish, stitch, and to authorize others to do the same.

Royal Victoria Yacht Club

OBJECTIVES OF THE CLUB

To encourage yachting, boating, navigatio n and seamanshi p

To promote sportsmanship and excellence in competitive sailing

To provide programs and facilities for th e use and benefit of members

To uphold and celebrate the traditions of yachting

To actively steward and advocate for our marine boating environment

Commodore’s Message

In thinking about what to say in my Commodore’s Message, I was inspired by looking back at a number of Past Commodores’ messages, which included a mix of personal stories, Club history, and Club activities.

I’d like to share my story of falling in love with sailing and being on the water. I was introduced to sailing by my partner-in-life, Nigel Martin, back in 1981. The Martin family’s boat (a Viking 33 called Sea Lion, which is still racing today) had competed in Swiftsure and was tied up in Victoria with engine trouble. Nigel recruited two friends with sailing experience and invited me and a girlfriend to join them for the trip to Van Isle Marina where repairs would be done. This meant sailing off the dock at Fisherman’s Wharf and into the dock at Van Isle, with a distance of about 24 nautical miles in between. Just think of all the ways that could have gone wrong…. From that initial sail, I quickly grew to love cruising. It took longer to get the racing bug, but in the

mid-90s it bit hard, leading to memorable experiences in the Van Isle 360, Swiftsure, and other local races and regattas, mostly on Ron Jewula’s Dash 34. Nigel and I knew that we wanted a boat of our own, so we joined the Club in 1997 and got a slip a month before our boat arrived in 2001. Since then, there have been so many joyful moments on the water and at the Club.

A couple of years after joining the Club, I decided it was time to start supporting my Club as a volunteer. Swiftsure was an easy entry point; supporting Bob Newton with cash management at the “Swiftsure Barge” turned into a lengthy stint as Swiftsure Treasurer. Other volunteer positions followed, culminating in my current role as Commodore.

Which leads me to volunteers, the lifeblood of our Club. A quick look at the Committee pages in this Annual shows well over 100 volunteers participating on Club committees. And there are dozens more who volunteer in other ways, such as on race committees, decorating the Clubhouse for Christmas, sharing their knowledge at technical nights and cruising dinners, and serving soup to tired Swiftsure racers at the inspection dock. We’re all indebted to those who give their time and effort to make the Club a vibrant and welcoming place. I especially want to thank all of the Board members that I’ve worked with over the past three years, and the Club staff who provide valued programs and services and support the work done by member-volunteers.

I hope to see many of you at our 134th Opening Day, the official kickoff to the boating season and our largest event of the year. There are many other opportunities for members to get to know each other, including Club cruises, races and regattas, informal rendezvous, visits to Outstations, and social events. Make your membership a rewarding experience by participating in the many aspects that the Club offers.

Heather Brazier Commodore

Flag Officers

Board of Directors

Advisors to the Board

Junior Executive

Honorary Commodores

Andrew McBride 2024-2026

2021-2023

2015-2021

2012-2014

2009-2011

2006-2008

2002-2005

1999-2001

1996-1998

1993-1995

1990-1991

1987-1989

1968-1986

1938-1967

1906-1913

John Green

F. William (Bill) Conconi

Terry Costain

Robert H. Smith

Trevor S. Hayward

Gordon Nickells

Roy F. Barber

F.A.C. Piddington

J.H.B. Gann

J. Maurice Green

W. Humphrey Golby

E.P. Ashe

Arthur D. Crease

Hon. James Dunsmuir

Past Commodores

Dale Gann

Marc Owen-Flood

Stephanie Bacon

Vern Burkhardt

Peter Ciceri

Connie Morahan

Roger Hind

Randy Diamond

Gordon Wilkinson

Dunnery Best

Andrew McBride

John Green

Tony Goldsmith

Jeremy Smith

Olav Thyvold

Dr. David S. Scott

Don Thain

Angus Whitmore

Russ Cozens

Vern Burkhardt

Art Mountain

Ed Life

Terry Costain

Gordon Cooper

Dr. Jack Miller

Sandy McMillan

David Pearson

Vern Burkhardt

Keith Stockdale

Michael J. Clarke

George Redzich

F.W. Conconi

Trevor S. Hayward

H. Terry Stamper

F. A. C. Piddington

Sidney Bryant

Robert H. Smith

John Ciceri

Gordon Nickells

David Anstey

John Graeme

Archie G. MacBride

Neville W. Life

Oliver R. Summers

Peter Townshend

David Angus

F. A. C. Piddington

R. Hamilton Smith

Dr. L. E. Horne

W. W. Walsh

Dr. R. H. Trythall

J. H. B. Gann

J. M. Green

F. W. Nicolls

H. W. Gladwell

Dr. J. F. Mercer

H. A. Wallace

Dr. R. J. Wride

Andrew Wright

Dr. G. W. C. Bissett

Dr. B. E. Nickells

J. M. Green

Col. E. Pepler, D.S.O.

E. P. Ashe

F. M. Ohrt

Dr. T. Mercer

Col. F. A. Lindsay

J. F. Dick

Dr. J. Harper

F. J. O’Reilly

H. T. Barnes

W. E. Adams

L. A. Genge

J. A. Turner

J. O’Neil Hayes

M. F. Meredith

W. E. Adams

H. T. Barnes

J. Musgrave

J. Arbuthnot

J. Musgrave

G. V. Cuppage

J. S. Gibb

W. H. Langley

W. S. Gore

Hon. F. S. Barnard

G. A. Kirk

G. A. McTavish

J. Cox

Committee Members 2025-2026

BOATING PROGRAMS

David Motherwell

Heather Brazier

Sarah Lindsay

Gillian Manson

Guy Nasmyth

Kelly Larkin

Mike Turner

Scott Killam

Simon Walker

Chris Dudenas

CAPITAL ASSETS

Peter Mills

David Vogelaar

David Motherwell

Ryan Smith

John Taylor

COMMUNICATIONS

Jillian Detellis

Amanda Provan

Anne Daley

Dana Dahlquist

Ed Watson

CRUISING

Leah Mathewson (2025), Tim Roberts

Tim Croyle

Vikram Misra

Roger Hind

Shirley Hind

Clive Brown

Tibbie Adams

Heather Roberts

Gilda Good

David Whiting

John Davey

Brendan Carver

Marianne Scott

CURATORIAL

Maralynn Wilkinson

Kelly Larkin & Heather Brazier

Betty Walsh

Sheila Gann

Shirley Hind

Guy Tyrwhitt-Drake

Gordon Wilkinson

Tim Roberts

Bernadette Allen

ENTERTAINMENT

Luke Acker

Beverly Dicks

Lynne Elliott

Linda Allan

Lynn Pollock

Mahira Mirmotahari

Margaret Long

Paul Style

Sara Fortin

Shan Thomas

Lucas Li

Lynsey Evans

FINANCE

Peter Mills

Geoff Abel

Stephanie Bacon

Doug DeBeck

Sarah Lindsay

John Powell

Hermann-Josef Brinkschulte

Shaun Stevenson

David Whiting

Gordon Wilkinson

Louise McLean

Louise McLean

Bev Dicks

Mark Ota

Lynsey Evans

Ryan Smith (2025), Jeff Aiken

Barry Ford

Tara Cumming

David Trace

David Gray

Andrew Crane

Gary Bishop

John Davy

Mark Noble

Morgan McGuire

Nick Banks

Louise McLean

HOUSE & GROUNDS

Louise McLean

Dave Vogelaar

Thomas Yates

Suzanne Lee

Derek McDonald

Foreshore Supervisor

LEADERSHIP

Jeremy Smith (2025), Gordon Wilkinson

Andrew McBride

Roger Hind

Caroline Ehmann

MEMBERSHIP

Dixie Klaibert

Amanda Provan

Bev Dicks

Heather Seaman

Kelly McKernan

Liza Copeland

Chair Honorary Commodore

RACING

Stuart Dahlgren

David Vogelaar

Daryl Cowden

Duncan Stamper

Gordon Wilkinson

Graham Heath

Hsing-Kuo Kuo

Terry Costain Chair Board Liaison

MINI 12 FLEET

Gerald Morrison

Kuo-Hsing Kuo

Barry Ford

Gerry Porter

Andy Allan

Gillian Manson

Greg Ruffell

Chris Daley

Chair Fleet Captain Treasurer & Club Boat Coordinator Communications

Secretary

Past Chair & Special Projects

Fleet Maintenance

Social Director

OPENING DAY 2025

Heather Brazier

Dale Gann

Adele DesBrisay

Bob George

Kelly Larkin

Linda Wright

Mike Nusbaum

Nick Banks

Vikram Misra

Connor Massey

Louise McLean

OUTSTATIONS

John Taylor

David Gray

Brian Stillings

Dave Vogelaar

Dennis Woodward

Gary Townsend

Gerry Trueman

Kevin Costain

Nigel Martin

Roger Hind

Steve White

Ted Trenholme

Tony Wakelin

Vikram Misra

Robert McTavish

RACING FUNDS

Richard Dewey

AJ Hesford

Bob Britton

Roger Hind

Stuart Dahlgren

Mike Turner

Chair Commodore GM, Ex-Officio

Hugh Wainman-Wood

Jeff Eckard

Leslie Basham

Louise Anstey

Mike Cannon

Steve Crowe

Steve Kibble

Tara Smith

Tim Roberts

Thorsten Hoefling

Chris Dudenas

Peter Mills

A.J. Hesford

David Whiting

Louise McLean

Racing Fleet Captain Board Liaison Ex-Officio

SAIL TRAINING & YOUTH

Josh Good

Heather Brazier

Alex McCrae

Adele DesBrisay

Eric Graham

Kate Sargent

Kuo-Hsing Kuo

Chris Dudenas

Committee currently on hiatus

SWIFTSURE

Kirk Palmer

AJ Hesford

Gillian Manson

Dugald Smith

Brian Huse

Scott Killam

Ed Watson

Barry Ford

Dale Gann

Guy Tyrwhitt-Drake

Annette Richards

Leslie Basham

Michael Koster

Roger Hind

Alec Matthews

Chair Board Liaison Ex-Officio

Chair Board Liaison

Volunteer Coordinator

Principal Race Officer Assistant Race Officer Race Officer Media

Docking Inner Harbour Voice of Swiftsure Trophies Trophies Registrar Logistics Inspection IT

Board Appointed Past Commodore Racing Fleet Captain

Past Racing Fleet Captain

STAYPC Chair Representative

Eric Graham Chair Board Liaison

Honorary Members

Assistant Commissioner | Canadian Coast Guard-Western

Base Commander | CFB Esquimalt

CEO, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

CEO, Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue | Pacific Region

Commander | Maritime Forces Pacific

Commander | Canadian Fleet Pacific

Commanding Officer | HMCS Victoria

First Nation Chief | Esquimalt

First Nation Chief | Pauquachin

First Nation Chief | Songhees

First Nation Chief | Tsartlip

First Nation Chief | Tsawout

First Nation Chief | Tseycum

Harbour Master | Victoria Harbour

Honorary Chaplain | Reverend Edwin Taylor

Honorary Photographer | Andrew Madding

King’s Harbour Master

Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia

Mayor | City of Victoria

Mayor | District of North Saanich

Mayor | District of Oak Bay

Mayor | District of Saanich

Mayor | District of Esquimalt

Member of Parliament | Victoria

Park Superintendent | Gulf Islands National Park Reserve

Coastal BC Field Unit

Premier of the Province of British Columbia

President & Vice-Chancellor | University of Victoria

RVYC Race Assistant | Daryl Cowden

Honorary Life Members

Nomination to Honorary Life Membership Criteria

I. Definition - See Club Bylaw 1.4

II. Important considerations to the Club shall include the following:

a. Nominee should have a history of at least twenty-five years of continuous active service, working in all aspects for and on behalf of the members.

b. Nominee should have served at least two years as a member of the Board of Directors or equivalent.

c. The Candidate shall have brought some major benefit of distinction to the Club.

III. Finally, it is emphasized that Honorary Life Membership is the highest honour that members of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club can bestow and must not be granted lightly.

Ed Life

Andrew McBride

Terry Costain

Vern Burkhardt

Marion Olsen

David Cook

F. William (Bill) Conconi

Leslie E. Horne

J. Michael Weir

Josephine (Jo) O. McBride

Robert H. Smith

Michael (Mike) A. M. Fraser

D’Oyly (Rocky) T. Rochfort

Gordon Nickells

Roy F. Barber

Peter (Pete) A. Townshend

Richard (Dick) V. James

J. (Foghorn Jim) S. Davis

Frank A. C. Piddington

Ronnie Scott-Moncrieff

J. Maurice Green

H. Max Young

Benjamin (Ben) E. Nickells

Andy Wright

Jack H. B. Gann

W. Humphrey (Hump) Golby

Gordon Edwards

Percy F. Fearn

2024 - Present

2020 - Present

2019 - Present

2012 - Present

2009 - 2018

2008 - 2022

2004 - 2022

2002 - 2007

1999 - 2021

1998 - 2002

1997 - Present

1997 - 2015

1996 - 2006

1995 - 2018

1993 - 2009

1990 - 1994

1988 - 1990

1986 - 1989

1980 - 2021

1980 - 1996

1976 - 2001

1974 - 1976

1968 - 1974

1968 - 1982

1964 - 1996

1964 - 1995

1962 - 1976

1959 - 1961

F. M. (Beau) Orht

Nick P. Blandy

W. T. McNagreth Barrett

Harold (Hardboiled) B. Elworthy

Hubert (Hubie) A. Wallace

Ernie E. Todd

Frederick C. Townsend

Herbert (Daddy) Gann

T. (Tom) Mercer

Laurence A. Genge

Ernest G. Beaumont

Edward (Ned) P. Ashe

Fred J. Jeune

Robert (Bob) J. Armstrong

John A. Hinton

F. Wilson

Harry T. Barnes

Arthur Lane

Brian H. Tyrwhitt- Drake

Arthur D. Crease

G. (Guy) F. Payne

Ben B. Temple

Francis J. O’Reilly

Charlie Mallandaine

W. (Bill) H. Langley

Granville Cuppage

Walter E. Adams

1959 - 1975

1958 - 1959

1958 - 1963

1958 - 1975

1957 - 1984

1955 - 1978

1954 - 1988

1952 - 1959

1952 - 1962

1948 - 1962

1948 - 1966

1947 - 1985

1945 - 1955

1945 - 1946

1944 - 1966

1941 - 1942

1940 - 1945

1939 - 1947

1938 - 1949

1938 - 1967

1937 - 1952

1935 - 1946

1935 - 1941

1935 - 1940

1935 - 1951

1935 - 1940

1935 - 1943

50+ Year Members

Jane Turple

John C. & Sue Foote

Hazel Murray

Robert H* & Diane Smith

E. Robert Davies

John E.C. Morris & Karen Smith

Robert H. Muirhead & Ursula John

Margaret Mack

Diane Murray

Doreen Marsh Piddington

Lesley Farey

Ted & Audrey Trenholme

Barbara Weston

Jack & Lesley Angus

Jeffrey R. & Ellen Arndt

Sheila Gann

J. Robert Dalgleish & Dawn Meredith

Christopher J. & Susan Anstey

Rick & Donna Todd

Mimi Twine

Mark R. & Leona Brown

Barbara & Tom Dunn

Paul D. & Heidi Stenner

Louise Anstey

Andrew* & Michele McBride

John L. & Gloria Malleson

Rory Morahan

Anna Rochfort

Ralph Clayton Smith

Greg Anstey

Michael B. Balderston

John M. Dewey

Geoff Buck & Barbara Hubbard

Dana G. Dahlquist & Jo Axe

Tini Hayden

Bruce F.I. Kenning & Jan Hampton

Alan McGillivray & Sarah Angus

Claude Maurice

David & Lesia Richardson

David N.J. & Marie Wardell

Peter Ciceri* & Nancy Powell

Alan Kelly

Sandra Martindale

John S. & Laurie Readshaw

Vicki Screech

Robert J. & Michelle Thompson

Delia Todd

Gerarld C.H. Wilson

Dennis & Kerry Woodward

Roger & Jane Bailey

Betty Hellwig

Leonard L. & Liz Holland

Colin Huggett

Charles A. & Janet Simpson

Rhys & Leslie Williams

A Wynn & Linda Wright

John C. & Marie-Emmanuelle Bartle

Donald P. & Judith Brady

F. David A. Hartwick & Anne Cowley

Stephen & Ann Merriman

Jane Taylor Lee

William J.N. & Bree Watts

Gerald Trueman

Archie Campbell & Stuart Haynsworth

Terry & Myrna Daniels

David D. & Ann Dawson

James & Linda Dryden

Joyce Gair

Susan Greenhalgh

Brian & Kathy Robinson

Stephen Titus & Laura Ferreira

June Whitmore

Ken G. Holland

Joan L. Maclaren-Wolfe

Kaspar & Tricia Schibli

Eva Stricker

Judy Scott

Rowland G. Marian Brown

Jennifer Charlesworth

John H. Debourcier

Roger S. & Cydney Higgins

Roger G.* & Shirley Hind

Jean Mccraw

Hugh & Ann Porter

Cora Jean Thomson

Shirley Ciceri

Ronald J. Daniels & Joan Wilson

John V. & Heather Davies

Sharron Higgins

Jan A. & Margaret Huibers

Jan Olsen & Mary Ann Roueche

Dixie Dean

Gerald Porter

Victor & Patricia Shorsky

D. Kenneth & Glenn Travers

B. Brent Weston

Kit & Brenda Henderson

Jack* & Heidi Miller

Colin F.G. Crisp

Michael & Corine Koster

Norman W. & Joan Wale

Brian & Nancy Andrew

Peter & Lisa A. Boyle

Robert & Arabella Britten

Jenny Coy

James Jennings & Diana Lokken

Fraser W. W. Rieche

Angus Scott-Moncrieff

Douglas G. Secord

Michael A. & Michelle Turner

In Memoriam

It is with deep regret that we record the passing of our fellow Members

During the period January 2025 - April 2026

Pamela Morgan

Klaus Schmidt

John Hutchins

Eric G.L. Tomlinson

Wayne Dunsmuir

Robert E. Davies

John E.C. Morris (Smith)

Caroline Wolmuth

Sally Callahan

Shirley Ciceri

Craig Minaker

Graydon E. Gibson

Gerald C. H. Wilson

Vicki Screech

Nenagh Molson

Terence Libera

David Scott

Macgregor Macintosh

Hazel Murray

New Members 2025

ANDERSON, James

AYERS, Greg

BACHYNSKI-POWELL, Robin

BIBERDORF, Jessica & Darren

BLAAUW, Kerry

BUTLER, Robert

CARVER, Brendan

CLARK, Bryan

COLGATE, Mark & Orla

DOESCHATE, Anneke ten

DOYLE, Diane

ERDLE, Stephanie

ERDLE, Michael & Catherine

ESTERLY, Karen

FLYE, Jay

FOSTER, Kaleigh

FOUKAL, George & Marie

FRASER, Aaron

FRENCH, Lindsey

GAUDET, Arielle

GORMAN, Jay

GOULD, Shannon & Robert

HANSEN, Kate

HENAULT, Greg

HENRY, Matthew

HERSANT, Andrew & Nicola

HOPE, Lillian

LABRON, Stuart

LAMARCHE, Justin & Emily

LEBLANC, Evelyne

LI, Lucas

LOW, Kaye

MCCLARY, Paul & Emily

MCDONALD, Michelle

MOLOCHKOVETSKI, Dimitri & Elvira

ODLUND, Peter

PECHIE, Jordan

PLATO, Ethan

RAINSBERRY, Matthew & Natasha

RAMSAY, Alison

RICHARDSON, Xander

SARGENT, Michelle

SCHULTZE, Maggie & Brock

SMITH, Marianne

STEWART, Tom & Donna

STUART, Aubrey

SULLIVAN, Doug

WALLER, Michael & Belinda

WALTON, Denice

WANG, Minshen

WILLIAMS, Patricia

WONG, Tanya

WU, Mai

YAKUBOWICH, Lee

New Junior Members 2025

MAINPRIZE, Sofia

CARLEY, Rowan

CARLEY, Lauren

JONES, Augustine

GOULD, Beatrice

ALVAREZ KEOUGH, Carmen

ALVAREZ KEOUGH, Lucas

EVANS, Noemie

COPELAND, Annabelle

LI, Emma

BLACHFORD, Laurian

GABLE, Eloise

New Members 2026

BASTEDO, Stephen

BONNOR, Eric

BRIEN, Josee

CAMPSALL, Shara

CHAPMAN, Douglas

CLARK, Ian & Helen

COLE, James

COOK, Sandra

DE’ATHE, Leslie

DEMONE, Winona

GARBINSKI, Denise

GELLER, Georgia

GOMERY-GILL, Laurabeth & Rupert

GRECI, John

HEFFERNAN, Shaun & Meghan

HELM, Alicia

HOUSSER, Alex

HUGHES, Fiona & Mike

IRVING, Starling

KERRIDGE, Nicholas & Shauna Makin

KIRKPATRICK, Georgia & James

MCCOLL, John

MCGILLIVRAY, Bridget

MCPHERSON, Madeleine

MOODY-GRIGSBY, Patrick

MUNRO, Rodney

NEWMAN, Lisa

PARKER, Nick & Sandi

RONKAI, Jonathan & Victoria

ROSS, Dallas

SAUCIER, Arianne

SCOTT, Kevin

SCRUTON, Nicholas & Iris

SMITH, James

THAW, Sara

VERBAAS, Jacob & Gurveen

XIA, Daniel

ZENG, Emily

New Junior Members 2026

DE BRUYN, Reis

LAMONT, Claire

PETERSON, West

SPENCER-AUCHTERLONIE, Isis

STILES, Bronte

Staff List

General Manager: Louise McLean

Administration

Office & Moorage Administrator: James King

Membership Marketing Manager: Jules Lewis

Financial Controller: Gerardo Saez

Financial Coordinator: Anoop Parokkaran

Food & Beverage

Event Manager: Lynsey Evans

Head Chef: Mark Ota

Foreshore

Operations Supervisor: Thomas Yates

Foreshore Lead - Cadboro Bay: Peter Clark

Foreshore Lead - Tsehum Haven: Malcolm Richardson

Sailing

Sailing / Boating Manager: Chris Dudenas

Long Harbour

Caretakers Long Harbour Outstation: Robert McTavish & Sharon Bailey

Brief History

RVYC was founded in 1892 and is the oldest sailing club on Canada’s west coast. Initially RVYC shared a clubhouse with the Canoe Club in downtown Victoria, but in 1895 members chose to build a two-storey clubhouse on pontoons in the Inner Harbour. The pontoons were not particularly seaworthy causing the clubhouse to sink three times, so in 1908 a new waterfront building was constructed.

In May 1910, Queen Victoria’s birthday was fêted with a regatta and became part of the city’s “Carnival Week.” The regatta honouring the Queen was so successful it led the Club to apply for a Royal Warrant, an homage which racing rival Royal Vancouver Yacht Club, founded in 1903, had received in 1907. The Victoria Club’s request took only one year and in 1911 the newly minted “Royal” Victoria Yacht Club proudly hoisted a blue ensign with the white letters VI topping a crown, thereby distinguishing it from the plain blue ensign flown by Royal Vancouver. A few months later a new burgee appeared displaying the Club’s colours—white, red and blue—and incorporating the royal crown.

As space grew scarcer in the Inner Harbour, RVYC had the foresight to buy land on Cadboro Bay formerly occupied by the Hudson’s Bay Company’s farm. Debentures and the sale of the downtown facility paid for the Cad-

boro property. Member William D’Oyly Rochfort designed a new clubhouse, which opened officially on July 13, 1913. It was the social event of the year: more than 300 members, dignitaries and guests attended. Today, nearly 112 years later, the Club House still serves its members by providing a congenial space where they discuss their common interest: boating in all its forms.

When World War I broke out in 1914, many Club members joined the army or navy and their patriotism left the Club almost deserted. So junior membership was offered to young men between the ages of 15-20, and although initial uptake was gradual, by the mid 1920s dinghy racing began to blossom and has not stopped since. Motor boating’s popularity also swelled and powerboat racing added new energy to regattas. During World War II, Club members formed the Power Boat Squadron and patrolled along the coast looking for enemy ships and for signals from land to enemy submarines.

Foreshore 1985. From the RVYC Archives

The WWII era also led to much needed change, finally allowing the formation of the Ladies Association whose members were able to support the Club. But it would not be until 1976 that the first woman was elected to full membership. In 2000 Terry Costain broke ancient taboos and became the first female commodore.

In October 1964, the Sidney-based Tsehum Haven Outstation opened, fueled by growing interest in power and sailboat cruising, in winter racing, and the need for moorage. The 1997 enclosure of the fuel dock at Tsehum

created the social space Gair Haven, while the facility also expanded with a new workshop three years later. The 2017 enlargement of Gair Haven now includes the Buchanan Lounge. Dredging at Tsehum Haven in 2021 removed an accumulation of silt depths creating more usable space.

The 1972 addition of a breakwater in Cadboro Bay created protection for moored yachts and allowed year-round racing of keelboats. The foreshore and docks were redeveloped in 1985-86 and a complete rebuild of the docks was completed in 2014. The Cadboro Bay foreshore was renovated and repaved in 2022.

Another Club expansion took place in 2004 with the acquisition of the Long Harbour outstation on Salt Spring Island, which hosts not only individual Club members but many social Club cruises. In addition, the Club has, for many years, leased dock space at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island for the use of RVYC members.

The growth and expansion of RVYC’s facilities over the decades have always focused on the Club’s underlying principles: to serve the members’ enjoyment of spending time on the water, be it racing or cruising; to encourage friendship and camaraderie; and to promote seamanship.

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YACHT NAME

Ad Lib

Ad Lib

Adagio

Adventurist

Aeolian

Albatro

Alchemy

Algebar

Altair

Altair

Altia

Alto Menos

Amanzi

Amanzi

Amaryllis

Amitie

Amoore

Amulette

Andante

Andante

Anna Antelope

AP over EH

Aquarius

Aquilina

Arabesque

Arahita

Arctic Loon

Areras

Register of Yachts SAILBOATS

AS OF MARCH 1, 2026

CLASS

Motera 206

Columbia 26

Hobie Cat 21SC

Cal 34

Cal 34

Ranger Jeanneau 45

Niagara 35 (Flying Jay)

J Boat

Catalina 36

Riviera Star

Riviera Star

C & C 99

Cal29

Beneteau 373

Beneteau 373

Gilmer Custom Ketch

HTL 28

Moore 24

C &C 27

C & C 34

C&C 34 Mark 1

Cal 20

Beneteau 49

Cal 29

Oyster 475

Offshore Cruiser

Catalina 445

Cutter Rigged Sloop

Cal 34

OWNER

HADFIELD, Michael

RIBEIRO, Peter RODIER, Jordan

SHERWOOD, Kenneth SULLIVAN Doug DUPUIS, Vincent NADEAU, Jill & Layne

GAUL, Kathy

HOEFLING, Thorsten CUMMING, Suzanne THOMPSON, Gerald A.

DENBY, Peter

SCHMIDT, Rolf

ZWORSKI, Tomasz

BALDERSTON, Elizabeth

MURGATROYD, Michael

HARPER, William

DRINKWATER, Evan LUCO, Gerald

DAHLGREN, Stuart

EGLI, Richard

JONSSON, Don & LEUCHTER, Susan MCMILLAN, Dennis

WEBB, James D.

MATHEWS, Timothy ABEL, John

BAINES, Ross

STEINHOFF, Carolann

OBEE, Matthew HASSANI, Farzad

MISRA, Vikram

STEELE, James

Aria Aroha

Aryana

Athena Auriga

Authenticity

Azzurro

Baad Kitty

Baggin’ Reays

Bayliner 3288

Beagle II

BellyFish

Betty Boop

Blau Torden

Blind Monkey

Blitzen

Blue Flash

Blue Moon

Blue Skies

Bmoore

Bob

Bristol Fashion

Broom Hilda

B’Tru

Bulletproof

Caliente

Callisto

Calypso

Calypso

Canada Grey

Caper

Caribbean Blue

Carid Fach

Carina

Carry On

Chanterelle

Chantey V

Charlie

Chimera

Christie B

Cisco

Cookie Cutter

Copper Dog

Crantini

Crescent Moon

Cygnet

C&C 35 No Name

Catalina 27

Cal 29

Custom Peterson 35

Bavaria

Henderson 30

Irwin 36

Cutwater C-30

Kirby 30

Ketch

J24

Erickson Masthead Sloop

J Boats

Paceship 26

Moore 24

Star

Tartan 3400

C172

Beneteau 40 CC

Olson 911SE

CAL 29

Hotfoot 27

Rosborough

Jeanneau 45

Jeanneau 45

Nicholson 38

Beneteau 352

Union Yacht 36

Crown

Catalina

Spencer 31

Moody 376

Erickson 34

Catalina 30

C & C 33

Lyle Chase built Peterson

Hunter 38

Sceptre 41

Concept 40

CARRIGAN, Mary

ALLEN, James

MIRMOTAHARI, Mahira

HARKNESS, Lindsay

GUEST, Jennifer

COLE, Martin

COMUZZI, John

POWER, Ben

REAY, David

CORDNER, Dolores

TAYLOR, Lee William

MALLORY, Maya

POWER, Ben

WEISGERBER, Gerald P.

GARCIN, Cam

BROWN, Janice

KING-HARRIS, Adrian

MCANALLY, Kate

WALSH, Elizabeth Anne

DAHLGREN, Stuart

BAIN, John

BROWN, Clive

DALGLEISH, J. Robert

ARAM, Charles

MARTIN, Nigel & BRAZIER, Heather

ROBINSON, George

WALKER, Simon

WATSON, Edward

CICERI, Peter

ROBERTS, Craig

ROWAND, Peter

MARSHALL, William

WHITMORE, June

KORY, Michael D.

MCDONALD, Robert J.

PEIRCE, Robyn

NEILSON, John

NAGLE, Daragh

HEMPHILL, Tybring

BOWMAN, Sally

TERSTAPPEN, Britt

WRIGHT, A WYNN & Linda

MCMARTIN, Peter O.

PEARCE, Marty

VINCENT, Clare

BISHOP, Gary

MCGUIRE, Chris & MCGUIRE Heather

YACHT NAME

Deesse

Delia

Defiant

Degage

Discernment

Disco Polo

Discovery II

Distraction

Dolce far niente

Dragonfly

Drifter

Duet

Dutch Blitz

Dystocia

Eclipse

Elbow’s Up

Ellida

Equinox

Escape Velocity

Esperanza

Esperanza

Esprit

Etesian

Etoile

Evasion

Evergreen Dreams

Exodus IV

Expediter

Falkor

Fast Forward

Fetish

Finesse

Fisterra

Fleur d’ecosse

Fleur D’Ecosse

Flexible Flyer

Flight

Flo

Flying Squirrel

Footloose

Foxglove

Foxglove

Fraulein

Frawg

Ghost River

Giant Corn

Gleneagle

CLASS

Jeanneau 44 DS

C & C 35

IC-37 37’

Beneteau 375

Dufour

Catalina 30

Salmo Salar

Elite 32

Jeanneau SO 349

Jeanneau 35i

Camano Troll 31

Dufour

Spencer 31

Cal 2-30

Catalina 40’

Pacific Boat Works

Farr 1020

J109

Trimaran

O’Day

Rhodes 77

Beneteau 325s5

Hunter 36

Capri 22

Beneteau

Catalina 36 MkII

Catalina 470

Nonsuch 33

Catalina MK1

CATALINA

Hotfoot 27

C&C

C&C 35 MK2

Jeanneau

Jeanneau

Choate 27

Cal 9.2

Ranger 29

Dehler Deck Saloon 41

Hotfoot 27

Cal 20

Cal 20

Bavaria 32

Hinterholler Yachts

Niagara 42

C&C 25

C and C

OWNER

VALLEE, Pierre

KOLBA, Ken

DAHLGREN, Joy

ANDERSON, Robert

OWEN-FLOOD, Marc

HOHMAN, Kyle

VAN STOLK, Rom & Maryan

TODD, Marri

KILLAM, J. Scott

HURST, Trevor

OVERGAARD, Robert

SKINNER, Robert

CUMMING, Daniel

BENTHAM, Robert FORD, Barry

HESFORD, Arthur J.

THYVOLD, Olav

HOLLAND, Dave

SCOTT, Douglas

MURRAY, Hazel & MURRAY David

GANN, Dale C. STILES, Kelsi

PETERSON, Robert

STEEVES, Geoffrey IRESON, Kenneth CAMPBELL, Bobbi

LAPP, Ralph

MORCH, Erik J. TAYLOR, John S.

NEWTON, Robert T.

RICHARDSON, David

ALMOND, David

MEHTA, Rajesh

MORRIS, James I.

MORRIS, Elizabeth

WEBB, Thomas J.

ROBINSON, Brian

BLOUW, Carl

MAINPRIZE, Brent

HIND, Scott

MATSON, Robert M. HALL, Simon

BACON, Stephanie

BAART, Vincent

FENJE, Ann

CHILDS, Elizabeth

KINAHAN, John

YACHT NAME CLASS LOA OWNER

Grey Hull/ Orange Cabin

Grey Wind

Hana Mari

Happiness

Haytor

Helios V

High Voltage

Hinterholler

Hocus

Honcho

Honey

Grace Note

Ibiza

Ice Bird II

Illusions

Impression

Intomesea

Isabelle

Island Prism

Jaacktak

Jaca

Jaca

Jaguar

Jammin

Jean Louise

J-lo

Joie de Vivre

Joyant

Jubilee

Jura

Kailana

Kailani

Kairos

Kaitoa

Kali

Karinya

Kasatka

Katzenjammer

Kendra

Kia Ora

Kiss

Komaka

Koronga

Kria

Lady B

Lady Bird

Lady Grace

i550

San Juan 24

Wylie

Catalina 30

Hotfoot 27

Viper 830

Hinterholler 33 Sailboat

Beneteau

Nordic Folkboat

Hanse370e

J30

Tatoo 26

Ericson 29

C&C 32

C&C35 Mark 3

Dufour 40 Performance

Waterline 45

C & C 37

Hotfoot 27

Grampian

Beneteau 321 j33

Hallberg-Rassy 39

J-36

Passport 37 J35

Sceptre 36

Beneteau 331

Aerodyne 38

ROSS 930

C & C 110

Hanse 370

Jespersen 53

Fisher M Sailer

CS 36 Ranger 29

Catamaran

Hunter 33

Hallberg Rassy

Beneteau First 305

Beneteau 393

ISAACS, Brian

THAIN, Alex

MCLEAN, Gerard

SMYTH, Ron BECKNER, Dustin CUBITT, Fiona

MORAHAN, Rory

MORCH, John E.

STAMPER, Duncan

LANGFORD, John W.

RIEMANN, Walter

GILLINGHAM, Don

RHYNAS, Miles

CUNNINGHAM, William

ZIEGLER, Michael

SWAN, Ian

BLENKINSOP, Richard SMITH, Robin

SHORTREED, James

KIBBLE, Angel

COX, James DIXON, Lorrainne

MILLS, Clay

MURGATROYD, Andrew

BROOKS, David POWER, Ben GOSZCZYNSKI, Thomas EHMANN, William

JACOBI, Brent LARKIN, Kelly

RIMMER, William

TUBBS, Lincoln

JEWULA, Ronald L. VAN AKKER, Albert MOLSBERRY, Cleveland

GOOD, David BURGER, Jennifer MILNE, Terrence C.R. WILKINSON, Gordon A.

MATHEWSON, Leah

FRIEDINGER, Christian WENZEL, Brigitte

TUBBS, Lincoln

SARGENT, Kate

ALLEN, Bernadette MONTIGNY, France

CROYLE, Timothy

Larkin

Lemon Pie

Liberta

Libre

Lickety Split

Lickety Split

Lifestyle

Light Scout

Lijepa Nasa

Lila

Limelight

Lone Ranger

Loophole

Loup de Mer

Lunasea

Lusea

Lyra

Magic Carpet

Magic Moments

Maleesh

March Hare

Mardi Gras

Marekova

Mariah

Marianne

Matsu

Matsu

Maverick

Meander

Menehune

Mephisto

Mercator

Meridian

Minstrel

Minstrel Boy

Miss Behavin’

Miss Tickle

Mini Mojito

Molly Malone

Monte Christo

Moonshadow III

Morning Calm

Mouille Ventura

Mystere

Naiade

Namaste

Namaste

Great Dane

Cal 20

Ranger 26

C & C

Hotfoot 31

Hotfoot 31

Paceship 26

J-120

Vancouver 27

Beneteau 343

C & C mk I

Ranger 26

C&C 35

Cal 2/27

Hunter 32

O’Day Sloop

Robert Smith 42 Sloop

Catalina 36

Spencer 31

O’Day 29

Islander 28

Hallberg Rassy 35

Ericson 36C

Sharpie Ketch

CATALINA 36

CATALINA 36

XP-44

Catalina 320

Viking 33

C & C 29 mk1

Ericson 35

Bavaria Yachts 38’

Ranger 23

Fredette Schooner

Ranger Tug 29-CB

Cal 20

J Boats J70

Hunter 35.5

Hunter 29.5

Hanse 371

Beneteau

Beneteau Oceanis

Beneteau 345

Catalina 34

Catalina 34

HARRIS, David P.

Cadger, Ewan

DAVIES, Patrick

DEAN, Robert

ZIEGLER, Tristan

PORTER, Michael

BYRNES, Michael

PALMER, Kirk V.

VAN DER KROGT, Gregory J.

DIGNAM, David

BLAINEY, Bart

RICHARDS, Annette

HILL, Douglas R.

MAIS, Donald R.

MUNROE, Anne

BUCHART, Kaitlyn

GUSTAVSON, Leif

HOLLINGSHEAD, Dennis

DRYDEN, James

MARTINUSEN, Dan

ECKARD, Jeffrey

EATON, Edith

CHOLEWCZYNSKI, Marek

KNIGHT, Timothy J. KOSTER, Michael HENDERSON, Kit

YOUNG, David

PHELPS, Marda

ADAMS, Robert W.

TITUS, Stephen

MILLS, Peter

PROVAN, Keith

MCGUIRE, Morgan

WISERNIG, Eduard

YOUNG, Jeremy C

MCVEIGH, Patrick

TRUDGEON, Kenneth

WHITING, Jeremy

MCBRIDE, Andrew

FUCHS, Robert

CRANE, Andrew

WOODROW, Jonas

FITCH, Peter A.

LOSHNEY, Brent

BENNETT, Robert T.

CHARLESWORTH, Jennifer

KNIGHT, Jim

Nasty Habit

NautiCal

Natural High

Navigator

Night Music

Night Sky

Prior Commitment

Noflyk

Nota Bene

Nova

NVS

Obelix

Obsessed

Off The Chart

Olsen 30

Orca View

Orenda Orion

Ouida

Overdraft

Pacifica

Pacific Lady

Pacific Lady III

Panta Rhei

Pasa Tiempo

Perseverance

Picosa

Pier Nonsense

Pintail

Pirianda

Pitoraq

Pixie

Planet Express

Pleiades

Plumper II

Point Blank

Portia

Powerplay

Premium Vintage

Prophet

Quartet

Quicksilver

Rainshadow I

Rasputin

Raven

Raven

Raven

J35

Cal 29

Jboats

C &C 34

Catalina 34

Maxi 1050

C&C Sailboats

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey

Beneteau 35.5

Yamaha 30

Hotfoot 27

Spencer 35

J 24

Elliott 770

Olsen 30

Cutwater 26

Superior Sail Boats

Catalina 320

Catalina 30

Fareast 7.25

Cal 29

C & C

Camper Nicholson 35

C & C 30

Catalina

Nokaoi

Nonsuch 26 Ultra

John Welsford Pathfinder

Jeanneau Sun O. 409

Windward 30

Bristol Channel Cutter

Catalina 28

Truant 33

Custom Built 25

Olsen 9-11

Beneteau First 10R

Beneteau First 35S5

CS36 Merlin

Quanta 28

CF 27

C & C 30

Islander 30

CM1200

CM1200

Cal 34

MORRISON, Gerald & RINGSTAD A. FOGHT, Carl

NEVILLE, Judith

STEVENSON, Elizabeth

GRAHAM, Tessa

DOBIE, Allen HILLE, Kevin

ABBOTT, Clint KUO-HSING, Kuo

STAMPER, Timothy J. GIBSON, Paul

SHUCKBURGH, Michael MCCULLOUGH, Joshua TURNER, Michael A. PETERSON, Sune

WALDNER, Howard

KEYSER, Michael Wakelin, Tony BROOME, George A. WAINMAN-WOOD, Hugh

BAKER, David J. Huibers, Jan PAYNE, Sean

WISERNIG, Eduard

LINDSAY, Ronald W. ANDERSON, John

MCBAIN, James F. MCCALLUM, Gregory E. ROSE, Peter ROBERTSON, Jillian P. HEATH, Graham

NORRIE, William SEREDIUK, Adam STELP, William DAVIS, Gary

MCMILLAN, Sandy STUKAS, Vidas J. HILL, Stephen

LUTLEY, Danny

NUSBAUM, Michael H. SCHWAB, David

BAILEY, Roger & BANKS, N. & VOGELAAR, D. HIRSCHBOLD, Markus

RENDELL, Nicola

HAWKER, Thomas

NASMYTH, Guy W. MONCRIEFF, Neil & SCOTT-MONCRIEFF, C.

Reality

Reepicheep

Renaissance

Renaissance

Renassans

Rhapsody

Riot

Right Now

Road Kill

Rocinante

Rosellen

Run Away

Salient

Saltire

Salus

Sanon

Sante

Saskia

Sardonyx

Satarie

Saturnus

Sauterelle

Scapegoat

Scarlett J

Scrimshander

Sea Fever

Sea Weasel

Seahawk

Seanachi

SeaQuester III

Second Wind

Sequel

Shangri La

Shatzi

Shelric

Shogun

Shoto

Shrimpskin Boots

Silk Wind

Silver

Silver Girl

Silver Heels

Sirocco

Sisserou

Sitheach Mhara

Sitara

Skoal

8-Meter

Sabre 386

Beneteau 32s5

Beneteau 32s5

Sweden 38

Grampion 28

C & C 115

Santa Cruz 27

Etchells 22

Sloop

Paceship 386

Cal 29

Newport 30

Philbrooks 40

C & C Sloop

6m

31ft Berron

Catalina 42

Ericison 32

Trimaran

Olsen 911se

O’Day 37

Catalina 34

Beneteau 331

CS 29

Thunderbird

Dufour 36

Beneteau Oceanis 411

Santana 525

Cal 2-29

Catalina 30

C&C 27

C&C 27

Sabre 386

C & C 40

C & C 25 MK II

C & C 30 Mrk II

Valiant 42

Newport 30

Thunderbird 26

Beneteau Oceanis 351

Gulf Island 29

Catalina 320

Spitsgatter S38

HANKS, Dama

CUMMING, Suzanne

FRONIMOS, Paris

PITTMAN, Jim

LONGRIDGE, Paul

VINING, Richard

TAPE, Robert

HASTINGS, Brandon

BETTS, Paul

SPENCER, Brian

ANDERSON, David A.H.

NOHR, Lawrence

CONNELL, Douglas G.

MADDOCK, Jeremy

NEUFELD, Jesse

HIGGINS, Roger S.

POHL, Kenneth G.

MULLER, Rainer

BERRON-STYAN, Sebastien

POWELL, John S.

ROBERTS, Paul & ROBERTS, Carla

GREEN, John F.

BACON, Matthew

RAMSAY, Christopher

MILLER, Jack & MILLER, Greg M.

MACINTYRE, Mark

CAMPBELL, Tyler

GABLE, W. Ian

STOREY, Margaret-Anne

AMSTERDAM, Cynthia

YOUNG, Derek

MORRIS, Eric

CURRIE, Nicole

SCHMIDT, Rolf

OTTO, Ethan

NELSON, Shawn

WOODWARD, Michael J.

SEIGEL, Sheldon

RANKIN, Evan

HUSE, Brian

LONDON, Steven

PREVOST, George P. & Ricki

MORRISON, Geoffrey E.S.

ROBERTSON, Hamish

PARKES, John H.

DAVY, John

SCHIBLI, Kaspar

Smoke

Solace

Solace

Solitude

Sonnish na Mara

Speculation

Star

Star

Starfire

Still Life

Stella

Summerplace

Supertramp

Summer Girl

Summer Wine

Svea

Swan

Swift of Southampton

Sylvana

Sylvia

Synapse

Syula

Tafoni

Take Ten

Talelayo II

Tangaroa Toru

Tara

Tara

Tarka

Taygeta

TBD

TBP Boat

TBP Boat

TBP Boat

Tenacious

Tenacious

Tenemous

test1

Thistle

Tir Na N’Og

Tokolosh II

Tracks

Trilliant

Untethered

Upendo

Upepo

Valhalla

C & C 40

C & C 25

C&C 25 MKII

Catalina

Cal 34

Beneteau 393

Star

Star class Keelboat

Buchanan STAR

Saga 409

Newport 30

Olson

Marlowe Hunter 50

SS Bernabe

Catalina 34

Cal 29

Moody 44

Ranger 33

BENETEAU 331

Niagra 31

Jeanneau 42DS

C & C 33

Yamaha 33

Cutter

Grampian

Pacific 30

Catalina 320

Hullmaster 27

C&C 25

TBD

CS 36

CS 36

Paceship 26

Kendall 32

Tartan 4100

Northstar 30

Hotfoot 31

CATALINA 42

Jeanneau 40

Bristol 29

Viking

SARGENT, Don

STEWART, Sheila

LIU, Shiyi

O’KEEFFE, Marianne

COSTAIN, Teresa

VASKO, Timothy

HUSE, Brian

DUDENAS, Christopher

SCHIBLI, Kaspar

SMITH, Malcolm

CANNON, Michael W.

DUTTON, James W.

WESTON, B. Brent

PITTAM, Grant

BERNABE, Conner

CLINTON-BAKER, David

ALLEN, James

FINLEY, Morgan

PENNER, Marcio

HINKLE, Ian

HIGGINS, Gordon S.

TITUS, Stephen

SMITH, Jeremy R.P. & Tara

CARVER, Christopher

BERRY, Brian

ROBERTSON, Kenneth

MOBSBY, Christopher

KORY, Janice

WHITING, David

SHAW, Marc

PUFAL, Aaron

ZIMMERMAN, Rodney

KONOROV, Stanislav

STEVULAK, Dana

BAKER, Kenneth W.

DAVIS, Rod L.

GILBERT, Bryan

WILKIE, Lyanne

MACKENZIE, Garry W. & Ticki

KELLER, Peter C. & Eileen

BOEHM, Adam

BELCOURT, Andre

DIAMOND, Randy & LONG, Margaret

AITKEN, Jeffrey

INSLEY, Amanda & HELLWIG, Kim N.

KEELER, Richard

SWART, Neil

Vela

Velero

Ventocum

Watercolour

Westerly

Whistler V

Wild Hair

Wildwood

Will o the Wisp

Wind Chase

Windfall

Windshear

Windspinner

Windspirit

Windy

Windy Rat

Wings

Winsome

Wynsome

Yodel

Zephyr

Zephyr

Zig Zag

Zulu

Zzzap

Catalina 355

Quanta 28

C & C 34

Break Out 20

Santa Cruz 70

Ohlson Sloop

Sabre 30 MK3

Custom

Peterson 41

Ericson 25.5

Jeanneau 37

Elite

Aloha 34

Aloha 8.2

Aloha

Catalina 27

Trimaran

Beneteau First 25S

Elan 31

Nassau 34

Catalina 320

33

Turbo Bird

42 Hobie 33

PETTIGREW, John B. CAMERON, Jim

SMITH, R. Malcolm

ALMOND, David

DAHLGREN, Stuart

PARKES, John H. WALDHAUS, Taio

MORAHAN, Rory

ECKARD, Jeffrey MERCER, Augustus PRINSZE, Maarten W.

THAIN, Donald

ILLMAN, Stephen

VALERI, Dino VANDERSMISSEN, Karolien

RATHLEF, David

DALLEN, Katy

WINTER, Alan

ANDERSEN, Leigh

CAMPBELL, William

GILL, Robert S. & Susan

SCORGIE, David

BETANZO, Adrian

INSLEY, Mark & Beverly

ZAPUTIL, Vanessa

POWER BOATS

Eagle

Fish Boat Striper

Rivera 3600 Sports Yacht

Whaler

Cutwater 28

Sea Ray Express 35

Sea Swirl Striper

Ranger Tug

Campion Allante 705i

HYUNDAI CONCEPT 40

Aluminum

Wellcraft

Beneteau Antares 7

Boston Whaler Ventura Bayliner Ciera 2252

WESTON, Christopher

DODD, Mark D. O’BRIEN, David ZIEGLER, Tristan

WESTON, Christopher

BANKS, Nicholas

ROSSOW, Gary

WEGENER, Joe

HECKEL, Frederick

BARNES, Deborah

HOFFMAN, Heidi

POWELL, Chris

FORSETH, Nicole

SHANKS, Carson

CHEN, Xing

MULLENS, Mary

HAMILTON, Ashley

YACHT NAME

A Summer Place

aluminun boat

Amanita

Ambiance

Aquavit

Aryana AT LAST

Aurelia

AUTUMN BREEZE II

Avon

B3

Baltic Amber

Bay Breeze

Bearded Lady

Beverley J

Blink

Blue Heron

Blue Mist

Bonnie Idee

Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler Flynn

Brandywine

Briggy

BRIGHT ANGEL

Caper

Captain Hook

Cascadia

Cassiopeia V

CAVIAR V

Champagne Girl

Chatterbox

CHIKILI

Chikita

Commitment II

Cosdan Isle

Creamara

Cutwater

Cymba Nostra

Dare Fatis Vela

Darling

Decorum

Discovery

Discovery

CLASS

Striper

14ft Stringer

1997 Boston Whaler GLS

Grand Banks 36

Beneteau ST 42

DeFever 41

Grand Banks

Camano 31

Helmsman 38E Pilothouse

Pacific Trawler

Avon RHIB

Boston Whaler 345 C.

Boston Whaler

Monterey 322

Hourston 17

Wooden Trawler

Lifetimer

Winsome

Double Eagle

Grand Banks

Boston Whaler

Boston Whaler

OWNER

Tristan, ZIEGLER

STRINGER, Ericka

DEBECK, Douglas

MCKINNON, John L. & Taylor

BAILEY, Roger

COZENS, Russel D.& Heather

KERN, Liane

MAXWELL, Justin

BULJINA, Mahira

MILNE, Robin

STEPHENSON, Justin

WHITE, Steven & Arden

MCGILLIVRAY, Alan

MCGLASHAN, Bob

KINAHAN, John

FORBES, Nathan

HAMILTON, George

ISHERWOOD, George

VINCENT, Matthew

WINTER, Alan

LINTERN, Layle

DIGUISTINI, William

SHAFONSKY, W. Eric

VASKO, Timothy

MCGEE, Timothy

FLYNN, Mali Lise

CHILDS, Aaron

Brig RHIB

Grand Banks 42

Cape Dory Trawler

Campion 215 Explorer

Bayliner 4588

Uniflite 36

Camano

Grand Banks 32

GRAND BANKS 42

Grand Banks 36

Camano Trawler

Cape Dory 28

Power

Coastal Craft 40

Grand Banks

Wasque 32

Jarvis Newman

15ft Fiberglass boat

Back Cove 34

REES, Peter

MCBAIN, James F.

ACKER, Luke

NOBLE, Debbie

RAPPAPORT, Mark.

WENSLEY, David

CULBERT, Alyson

MCALISTER, Patrick

DAHLGREN, Stuart

BOYER, David R. & THERESE, Ellen

MARKHAM, Christopher

ANDERSON, John Oliver

DANIELS, Ronald J.

KLAIBERT, Dixie

LI, Zhou

CROBER, F Paul.

MAYOR, Richard

WARDELL, Alexandra

IZARD, Ian

HARVEY, Dave

HARVEY, David & SMITH, Margaret

DONNYBROOK

Double Eagle

Double Eagle

Double Eagle

Double Smoke

Dragon Fly

DUE WEST

Dumela

Eagle Dancer

Edmund Fitzgerald

Elixir

Fair Play

Fire Fly

Fishing Lion

Four C’s

Gidget

GIKUMI

Grandy

Gypsy Cloud

Hawkeye

Heaven Sent

Here’s Hooray - Too

Hourston

Huck Finn

Inception

Island Dancer

Just Wandering

KARIBA

KESHET

King Fisher

Lady Faye

Last Crown

Leah Morgan

Leisure II

Liberte

License to Chill

Luja

Lyndsay Anne

Magic

Magic Time

Mango Tango

Marlaine

Midnite Son

Miss Behavin’

MR. RAVENS

MV HUSSAR

mv Surt

Boston Whaler

Double Eagle

Double Eagle 2024

Double Eagle

Powerboat

Lifetimer 27

Barrie Farrell Trawler 32

Cutwater 30

Zodiac

Catalina 20 converted

Bayliner 39

Taley Cruiser

Kingfisher

Bayliner Ciera 2855 ST

Fibreform

Bisset & Gilstein

Express Cruiser

Pacific Trawler

Riviera 40

Sea Ray

Hourston

Grand Banks, Trawler Yacht

Blackfin 29

Mariner 36

Bayliner

Fairbanks Command Bridge

Black Cove 29

Zodiac Hurricane 590 Cuddy

50’ Pilot House

Trojan 36

Cuddy Cabin 40 Trawler

Jeanneau Merry Fisher 855

Pursuit 35 Cruiser

Lifeboat

Swiftsure 26 XW

Conquest Trawler

Sundowner Tug

Cutwater 30

Cooper Prowler

Malibu / Run about

Ranger Tug

Sea Ray 33

Chris Craft Constellaton

Sabre 42

O’Connor, Michael J. & Karin

NEUFELD, Jesse.

CADGER, Ewan M.

GRAY, Kate

DAVIES, Duncan.

VAN GYN, Frank C.

DODD, Mark D.

QUINLAN, Michael

ZOZULA, Dennis

WAGNER, Britta

HARVEY, George

HARVEY, Dave

MILLER, Greg

LUCAS, Donald

COOPER, John K.

THACKRAY, James

TURPIN, John

STRINGER, Eric

CSOMANY, Ronald

MCGILLIVRAY, Alan

BLAIS, Dawn

ANDREW, Brian

GREEN, David

MACKENZIE, Garry W. & Ticki

WESTON, Barbara

TOWNSEND, Gary

CARDIFF, Rachael

GRAY, David M.

KUSHNER, Jeff

YOUNG, Jeremy C.

LEWIS, Robert

CRANSTOUN, Andree

HALL, G. Morgan

STILLING, Brian

VINTCENT, Fay

RUST, Chris

TATE-STRATTON, Danielle

INTVEN, Hank

HAYES, John

WENZOWSKI, Alec

MANG, Randall

DANIELS, M Elaine

LITCHFIELD, Michael

MCVEIGH, Patrick

UTLEY, Anthony K.

SMITH, D. Bruce

LIFE, Ed

YACHT NAME CLASS

MY LADY

N/A

Natural C-lection

Nikawa

Nonsense II

Noon Sight

Nootka Annie

Nordic Mist

NORDIC SAGA

Nordlys

Off Shore

Ohana

Ollie

Orca

Oryx

Out of the Blue Outbound

OYSTER

Pequod

Perfect Cut

Petra

Pingu Powerboat

Pride and Joy

Princess

Prism IV

R&R

RAVEN

Renegade

Rhapsody

Rock Sea

Rover IIC

SALT SHAKER

Salty Fox

Sapphire Somewhere

Scarlett J

Scout

Sea Dragon

Sea Gypsy

Sea-X

Segue II

Serenity Now

Sextus

Shams

Silver Lining

Eaglecraft

SEARAY 320 Sundancer

C-Dory

Great Lakes 33

N/N Aluminum Catamaran

Beneteau 41

Camano Troll

Island Gypsy

Nordic Tug

Nordic Tug 32

Grand Banks Europa 46

38 Mediterranean

Maxum Powerboat

Nordic Tug 32

Thunderjet

Grady White G. 232

Camano 34

Trawler

Liquid Metal

Silver Streak

Silverton Motor Yacht

Parker Explorer 790

Ranger Tug

Powerboat

Displacement Cruiser

Princess Yachts

Bayline 3388

Nordic Tug

Hewescraft 180 Sportsman

Tollycraft 34

Trend 28

C-Dory

Cutwater 28

Prairie 36

Sabre 34

Meridian 411

Dorado Scout

Monaro 24

Grand Banks Europa 36

Ranger tug 31s

Nordhavn 47

Garden 41

TURPIN, John

HASTINGS, Brendon

JACKSON, Michael

KENNING, Bruce F.I.

STURGIS, Stephanie

MCMILLAN, Sandy

MARCHANT, Pamela

DALEY, Christopher

HIND, Roger G.

GOOCH, Tony

BENTZON, Erik R.

FREND, Joseph

STURGIS, Steve & STURGIS, Jason

TODD, Rick

GREEN, Alexa

SMITH, Dugald

ROSS, Larry

CASSELS, James

CHEUNG, Kristel

OLESON, John Peter

BURKHARDT, Vern A.

PINKERTON, Che

BOYSEN, Andre

VALLEE, Pierre

MCNEILL, Jesse

ALLAN, Derek

BERGH, Graeme

REINECKE, Bert

EDWARDS, Peter

MACDONALD, Derek

WOODWARD, Dennis

NEISH, Cameron

ANDREW, George C.

RUSSELL, Jim

ROBERTS, Timothy

MARKHAM, Christopher

MONCRIEFF, Angus

RAMSAY, Chris

LITTLE, Lisa

HIGGIN, John

TRUEMAN, Gerald D. & Nancy

BEDARD, Alain

POULSEN, David

HARRIS, Patrick

MUIRHEAD, Robert H.

SPENCER, Adam

RIECHE, Fraser W. W.

Solace

Stellar

Storm-Petrel

Stornaway

Striper

Summer Banks

Summer Banks

Swanlinbar

Sweet Chariot

Swell Ride

Tanaquilla

Tanguer

Tarn

Tiderunner

Timely

Topaz

Topsy

Tresca

Triton

Tropic Isle

Tsona

UMEO

The GRAND

Unique

Unwind

Volito

Walvis

Waves of Grace

Weldcraft 201 DV Maverick

Wells Gray

Westerner I

Whiskers III

William Tell

Yasna

Zata

Ziggy 2

Zip

2.4 SS Walker

2.4m

Brio

David

Mainship 400 Expedition T.

Lifetimer

Double Eagle

Seaswirl Striper 2301

Maxum 46

Maxum 46

Mainship 350

Sea Ray 230

Grady White

Custom Trawler

Nordic Tug 32

Boston Whaler

Powerboat

Back Cove 37

Grand Mariner

Tollycraft

Grandbanks 32

Camano Trawler

Palmer

Grand Mariner

1948 Fishboat

2020 RIB

Bertram 25/35

Limestone 17

Bertram 28

Research Vessel

Universal Trawler

Patrol Boat

Ex-Troller

Grand Banks 46

Ranger 29

YAMAHA 30 CRUISER

Sea Frontier

Thunder Jet

Hewescraft 18

LIU, Shiyi

BREWIS, Michael R.

CHADWICK, Anna

COPELAND, Regan

LIU, James

WALLER, Ian F.

DRANCHUK, James

MASON, Lynda

BREHMER, Ben

MYERSCOUGH, Richard

DANIELS, Terry

ROUTLEY, Barbara & DODSWORTH, B.

DAY, John

GRAY, Dominic

PALMER, Roger

BURNETT, Richard

BEVAN, Bruce J.

STEVENS, Peter

PAYNE, Richard S.

BROWN, Rowland G.

DEWEY, Richard K.

RUSSELL, Susan

MCGILLIVRAY, Elspeth

PORTER, Gerald

HILL, Luticia

HERMANN, Garry

GRIME, Geoffrey

SMITH, Ryan

FORSETH, Steve

STENNER, Paul D.

SCHIBLI, Kaspar

LITTLE, Grant

MALLORY, Karl

ROSSINSKI, Dmitri

MCCRAE, Alexander

COOPER, Marshall

VIVIAN, Peter

MARSHALL, William

WALKER, Julian

TAYLOR LEE, Jane

ROBINSON, Brian

BRITTEN, Robert

YACHT NAME OWNER

Dugout BELL, G. Douglas

Life of Brian II

MILLAR, Bruce S.

Lisa ANSTEY, Louise

Madison MACK, Rodney

Octopus 2023-154

OL’52

KUO, Kuo-Hsing

WOODWARD, Dennis

Sinquante WRIGHT, Glenn

South Paw

HULME-LAWRENCE, Delani

Ula MCROBERTS, John S. & GAY Jackie

Whippet SKINNER, Robert

World Peace ANSTEY, Christopher J.

You Bet LOUTTIT, Stacie K.

MARTIN 242

YACHT NAME OWNER

BRITTEN, Robert

Blackadder HOLLAND, Ken G.

Blue Fish HENRY, Mattthew & HOPE Lillian

Crown Royale CANNON, Michael W.

Kermit LUCO, Gerald

King Julian BLIGH, Christopher

Martin 242 Taylor TAYLOR, Lee William

No Worries FERNANDEZ GRANDIZO, Jose Way - Back GALBRAITH, Gordon

White Noise MUNDELL, Richard S.

MELGES 24

YACHT NAME OWNER

Goes to 11

Goes to 11

STAMPER, Duncan J.

MALLESON, Mark L.

Light Scout PALMER, Kirk V.

Psyclone MUNDELL, Richard S.

Psyclone TOLMAN, David

MINI 12 - ILLUSION

YACHT NAME OWNER

CAN 22

PASSING BREEZE

PASSING BREEZE

MARCHANT, Pamela

THAIN, Donald

DALEY, Christopher

Richard ANSTEY, Greg

World Peace KENNING, Bruce F.I.

World Peace FORD, Barry

MINI 12 - DECEPTION

YACHT NAME OWNER

DALGLEISH, J. Robert KNIGHT, John MCANALLY, Kate

C Ya RUFFELL, Gregory

Canary TYRWHITT-DRAKE, Guy L.

Catch 22 KUO, Kuo-Hsing

Cleo DALGLEISH, J. Robert

Foley FOLEY, Alexander

Freedom ANGUS, Jack

Intrepid ALLAN, Andy

Jalopy STEVENS, Peter

Liberty MCBRIDE, Andrew

Liberty MILLER, Jack

Liberty BRINKSCHULTE, Hermann

Piccolo WOODWARD, Mike

Popeye PORTER, Gerald

Valiant BUCK, Geoff

Veracity WILKINSON, Gordon A.

2026 Cruising Calendar

CHECK THE CLUB WEBSITE (rvyc.bc.ca) FOR FURTHER EVENT DETAILS

April 3-6

May 29-31

June 12-14

June 28-30

Sept 12-14

October 11-13

Easter Cruise

Commodore’s Cruise

Women’s Cruise

Canada Day Cruise

Corn Cruise

Thanksgiving Cruise

Cruising Achievement Awards

RVYC recognizes and celebrates the incredible cruising achievements of its members. The RVYC Cruising Awards may be presented annually to deserving Club members whose travels have met criteria specific to each award. Please refer to the Club website for nominating procedures, more detailed descriptions of awards criteria, and historic award recipients. All nominees for awards are evaluated by the Cruising Committee.

Offshore Awards

Conconi Plaque for Exceptional World Cruising Achievement

Named in honour of Bill and Ellie Conconi who, together and as individuals, raised the profile and participation of cruising in the Club by leading many cruises to such destinations as the West Coast, Haida Gwaii and the Central Coast. Bill and Ellie each served as Cruising Fleet Captain. Bill also served as Commodore, Honorary Commodore and was awarded Honorary Life Member status. The award recognizes the exceptional seamanship over extended ocean passages.

Recent recipients:

2022 Jaca Jamie Cox, Lorraine Dixon First transit of the Northwest Passage by an RVYC boat and Ged McLean

2020 Pixie Bill Norrie

Solo around the world, south of the five great capes

Sidney Bryant Centennial Plate For Blue Water Cruising Excellence

Named in honour of Sydney Bryant who loved sailing and was heavily involved in all aspects of the sport. RVYC Commodore (’82, ’83), Olympic Judge - he had a goal of sailing in every ocean, in both hemispheres and he did it. This award recognizes club members’ notable offshore voyages.

Recent recipients:

2025 S/V Pixie Bill & Cathy Norrie

2024 SWIFT

Morgan, Isla Finley Melanie, Pippa,

2019 AP Over Eh Vern Burkhardt & Steve Illman

more than 10,000 nautical miles outside sheltered waters

40,000 nautical miles, 27 countries, sailed through more than 20 named seas, crossed the equator 4 times, and the Prime Meridian and the International Date Line twice.

Caribbean, Pacific to Victoria

Blue Water Cruising Regnition Award

For members who have completed an offshore voyage that meets some, but not all, of the criteria identified for the Sydney Bryant Centennial Plate.

Recent recipients:

2024 NAHOA

Ben Brehmer, & Ashley Stobbart

Over the last 10 years, visited more than 38 countries, over 40,000 nautical miles, completed trip around the Cape of Good Hope.

2024 June Pete, Natalie, Sonnen, Remy Hunt

2021 Nauticat David Reay

Tom

&

Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, Panama

Caribbean to Victoria, via Hawaii

Coastal Cruising Awards

Margaret Denny Trophy For Coastal Cruising Achievement

Established in 2000, this award is named after Tom & Margaret Denny who spent decades cruising the coast of British Columbia as well as several transoceanic voyages. This recognizes significant achievements in extended coastal cruising by RVYC members and thereby encourages ambitious coastal cruising.

Recent recipients:

2019 Chantey V

Daragh Nagle & Cathryn O’Neill

2018 AP Over Eh John & Judie Abel

2015 Friendly Cove II Bill & Caroline Ehmann

Alaska, Haida Gwaii, Stewart, & West Coast Vancouver Island

East Coast USA and Caribbean

Great Loop Ottawa, Mississippi, Florida and Great Lakes

Coastal Cruising Recognition Award

This award recognizes coastal cruising achievements such as voyaging to Haida Gwaii, Alaska, and circumnavigating Vancouver Island. For club members who complete an extended coastal cruise and meet some, but not all, of the criteria for the Denny Award.

Recent recipients:

2025 S/V Arctic Loon Vikram & Lyn Misra

2025 S/V Jubilee Brent Jacobi

2025 S/V Bristol Fashion Clive & Helen Brown For Extended Coastal Cruising in the Year For Extended Coastal Cruising in the Year

2024 SVEA

2024 Reepicheep Suze Cumming For Extended Coastal Cruising in the Year

Roundtrip Victoria to Haida Gwaii Pat & David Clinton-Baker

Solo voyage to northern Central Coast

Chart Room World Chart

In addition to awards for offshore adventurers, the Club endeavours to chronicle voyages on the World Chart, located on the wall of the Chart Room at the RVYC Clubhouse. Members’ locations are documented on this chart in real time. While travelling, offshore members are asked to keep in touch with the Club so that their voyages can be logged, and positions updated on the World Chart.

RVYC Racing Season Calendar 2026

REGULAR WEEKLY SERIES

International One-Metre (IOM) Radio Sailing Mini-12 Series

ATB & LD Summer Series

The Harvest Moon Series

Around The Buoys Fall & Spring Series

Long Distance Fall & Spring Series

Casual Club Dinghy Racing

2.4mR Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer Series

REGATTAS

Jan - May Feb - April May – August September Oct – April Oct – April Oct - Sept Oct – Sept

Frozen Assets Dinghy Regatta

Women & Wind Regatta

RVYC Spring Dinghy Regatta

Swiftsure International Yacht Race

2.4mR Fleet Championship

T.H.R.A.S.H. Regatta

Commodores’ Cup

Sail Canada Youth Championship 2026

2.4mR Canadian Championship 2026

Steve McBride Fall Dinghy Regatta

Thermopylae Regatta

2.4mR North American Championship 2026

2.4mR David Bleakney Ice Bowl Regatta February April May

TROPHY RACES

Whitehouse Trophy Race

Lipton Cup Race

William Head Trophy Race

Thermopylae Trophy Race March June July September

CASUAL FUN EVENTS

Johnstone Reef Race

The Squid to Sid

Trial By Fire Pursuit Race

Hands Across the Water

Amazing Race to Long Harbour Outstation

Floyd Night

RVYC Awards Night Rum Race

2026 Racing Awards & Trophies

AWARD

Sarah Turpie Trophy

Junior Endeavour Award

Top Optimist Sailor

Roy Murdock Cup

Peter Young Trophy for Junior Frostbite 1953

Top Junior Double Handed

Tilikum Challenge Trophy for Comet Class 1946

DESCRIPTION

Most Improved Junior Sailor

Top Novice- One year or less

Top Optimist Dinghy Sailor

Top Junior Laser Radial

Top Junior Single-Handed

RECIPIENT

Sofia Mainprize

Felix Klaibert

Elliott Nakagawa

Theo Chapman

Elena Graham

Top Junior Double-Handed (420) Isla Finley, Farren Hribal

Top Junior 29er Team of the Year Averi Kuo, Theo Stolth

Junior Team Spirit Award Junior Leadership

David Anstey Memorial Trophy RVYC Outstanding Youth (overall performance, leadership, sportsmanship)

Hugo Bandringa

Theo Stolth

Thomas Golby Trophy Outstanding All Around Junior Member Ayden Kuo

BC Sailing

BC Sailing President’s Award

Point Atkinson Trophy

Recognition for noteworthy achievements, sportsmanship, and leadership in sailing

Best Performance in BC Based Category 3 Distance Racing events of less than 90 nm (Medium Distance Racing)

Steve McBride

Peter Dennis

BC Sailing Volunteer of the Year Kuo Hsing Kuo

Mini 12

Townshend Trophy Illusion Class

W.G. McIntosh Trophy Deception Class

World Peace Memorial Trophy Most Improved Sailor

Brian Dodsworth

Andy Allan

Gerry L’Esperance

Fred Schemitsch Mentorship For mentorship of new Mini 12 sailors Andy Allan Bent Rudder Award Steering Failure

2.4mR

Chatham Island Trophy

David Bleakney Memorial Bowl

2.4mR Pacific Coast Championships Trophy

Dinghies

Overall Winner in the Annual RVYC 2.4mR Fleet Championship

Overall Winner of the RVYC David Bleakney Ice Bowl

Overall Winner in the Annual RVYC 2.4mR Pacific Coast Championships

George Broom Trophy Spring Dinghies Top Laser

Frozen Assets Regatta Frozen Assets Top Laser

ATB PHRF Fleet

Three Quarter Ton Cup

Cub Class International

Cadboro Bay Plate

Logan Mayhew Trophy

Long Distance PHRF Fleet

Clytie’s Vase

Polar Bear Cup

Wed Night ATB Division 1

Winter ATB Division 1

Wed Night ATB Division 2

Winter ATB Division 2

Winter LD Division 1

Wed Night LD Division 1

John Knight

Louise Anstey

Bruce Millar

Bruce Millar

Andre Deseau, WVYC

Elena Graham

Alex Fox

Alex Fox

Geoff Morrison

Geoff Morrison

Ged McLean

Ron Jewula

AWARD

Crease Trophy

Maurice Green Trophy

1900 Cup

Cub Class LD Trophy

Burchell Cup

Frostbite Inter-City Perpetual Trophy

Henry Young Cal 20 Fleet Champ Trophy

Regattas - Keelboats

Skippers’ Plan Trophy

Ole Olsen Trophy

Club Regatta Championship Trophy

Men’s Championship El Toros

Vancouver Island Women’s Keel Boat

Trophy Series - PHRF Keelboats

Alfred Wallace Memorial Trophy

Crease Trophy

Sir Thomas Lipton Cup

Thermopylae Trophy

Whitehouse Trophy

Andrew Wright Trophy

Max Young “C” Class Trophy

Gladwell Perpetual Trophy

Virtue Cup

Challenge Cup

Special Awards

Scrub Brush Trophy

Seamanship Award

Carol McLaren Plate

Worthington Volunteer of the Year

Ned Ashe Commemorative Cooler

Overall Winners

DESCRIPTION

Long Distance Division 1 Overall

Winter LD Division 2

Wed Night LD Division 2

Long Distance Division 2 Overall

Wed Night LD Division 3

Winter LD Division 3

Long Distance Division 3 Overall

THRASH Regatta - Long Distance

Ron Jewula

Thorsten Hoefling

Paris Fronimos

Thorsten Hoefling

Graham Heath

Graham Heath

Graham Heath

Graham Heath

THRASH Regatta - Winner Overall Alex Fox

Thermopylae Regatta - PHRF ATB Overall Winner

Thermopylae Regatta - PHRF Distance Overall Winner

Women in Wind - Overall Winner

William Head Trophy Race - Division 1 & Overall

William Head Trophy Race - Division 3

Sir Thomas Lipton Cup Trophy RaceOverall Winner

Mike Cannon

Doug Moffat, SNSYC

Kate Sargent

Ron Jewula

Graham Heath

Joy Dahlgren

Thermopylae Trophy Race - Overall Winner Kirk Palmer

Whitehouse Trophy Race - Overall Winner

Virtue Cup Trophy Race - Division 1

Virtue Cup Trophy Race - Division 2

Virtue Cup Trophy Race - Division 3

Virtue Cup Trophy Race - Overall Winner

RVYC Trophy Race Series Winner

Most Improved Sailor

For Outstanding Seamanship Skills during the Year

Yachtswoman Contributing the Most to the Sport

RVYC Volunteer of the Year

Yachtsperson Contributing Most to Promotion of RVYC

Ron Jewula

Al Van Akker

Paul Betts

Graham Heath

Graham Heath

Graham Heath

Carl Blouw

Anzel Kohen

Sarah Turpie

Sheila Gann

Leslie Basham

Victoria Citizens Cup Skipper of the Year (Ancient Formula) Alex Fox

The Last Award

The Commodore’s Cup of Confusion

Greatest Boating Mishap of the Year

Chris Stooksbury

Sofia Mainprize - Sarah Turpie Trophy Most Improved Junior Sailor

Felix Klaibert - Junior Endeavor Award Top Novice

Elena Graham - Peter Young Trophy Top Junior Single-Handed

Theo Stolth & Averi Kuo

Challenge Trophy for Comet Class 1946

Hugo Bandringa - Junior Team Spirit Award Junior Leadership

Theo Stolth - David Anstey Memorial Trophy RVYC Outstanding Youth

Ansel Cohen - Seamanship Award Outstanding Seamanship Skill

Ayden Kuo - Thomas Golby Trophy Outstanding All Around Junior Member

Carl Blouw - Scrub Brush Trophy Most Improved Sailor

Sarah Turpie - Carol McLaren Plate Yachtswoman contributing the most to the sport

Three Quarter Ton Cup - Wed Night ATB Division 1 Cub Class International - Winter ATB Division 1

Chris Stooksbury - The Commodore’s Cup of Confusion

Greatest Boating Mishap of the Year

Graham Heath & Crew

Skippers’ Plan Trophy

THRASH Regatta - Long Distance

William Head Trophy Race - Division 3

Gladwell Perpetual Trophy

Virtue Cup Trophy Race - Division 3

Virtue Cup

Virtue Cup Trophy Race - Overall Winner

Challenge Cup

RVYC Trophy Race Series Winner

Opening Day 2025

Then

Vice Commodore Heather Brazier

Our 133rd Opening Day on April 26, 2025 was one for the ages, with Mother Nature delivering sunshine, warmth, and a perfect 10-knot breeze for the many members and guests who “took to their boats” as part of our long-standing tradition. As well as celebrating the official start to the boating season (winter racing notwithstanding), this year’s Opening Day also acknowledged the 80th running of the Swiftsure International Yacht Race in 2025 and our Club’s long-standing ties with the Royal Canadian Navy.

“Opening Day Eve” kicked off with a members’ dinner that included invited guests from the Royal Vancouver and Seattle yacht clubs, with tables decorated with Swiftsure trophies.Attendees included Steve and Ann Merriman, whose Country Style was the first Royal Victoria boat to win the Swiftsure Lightship Classic race. Steve and Ann were seated with Jeff and Roberta Eckard; Jeff skippered Will O The Wisp to first place in the same race in 2024.

Saturday’s festivities began with a reception in the Clubhouse for dignitaries and 50+ year members.PC Roger Hind then piped a procession to the flagpole area for the official ceremony, which included music by the Chiefs and Petty Officers Association Band, the national anthems of Canada and the USA, introductions of dignitaries, the presentation of

pins to 50- and 60-year members, a blessing by Honorary Chaplin Edwin Taylor, and remarks by Commodore Dale Gann, all captured by Honorary Photographer Andrew Madding. The sailpast itself (my favourite part) was magical, with Parade Marshall Mike Nusbaum doing a wonderful job of herding us all past SV Esperanza in good order. The new loop past Cattle Point was enjoyed by spectators. After returning to the docks, we were entertained by the Club’s “house band” the Frayed Knot playing on Star Point and the kids had a blast in the bouncy castle. Both Friday and Saturday concluded with a moving Sunset Ceremony that acknowledged its roots in naval tradition.

Above all, Opening Day is a celebration of our love of “messing about in boats” and our pride in our Club.

Bravo Zulu to the members of the 2025 Opening Day Committee: Nick Banks, Adele Desbrisay, Bob George, Kelly Larkin, Vikram Misra, Connor Massey, Mike Nusbaum, Linda Wright, Commodore Dale Gann, and General Manager Louise McLean. We were supported by a contingent of membervolunteers serving as boat hosts, guest marshals, parking attendants, cannoneers, and bagpiper. Club staff did us proud with excellent food, stellar service, shipshape grounds, a myriad of setups and takedowns, and behind-the-scenes preparations. A special mention goes to our junior members, cousins and friends who rose and lowered the national ensigns and yacht club burgees at the appropriate times.

Racing Fleet Committee

Racing Fleet Captain, Stuart Dahlgren

The 2025 season was one of the busiest and most productive in recent memory for the Racing Fleet. From frostbite races in January to the final fall series, our members and volunteers demonstrated remarkable dedication to keeping the Club’s racing program active and evolving.

This was very much a year of rebuilding. The Racing Fleet Committee undertook a significant restructuring of the keelboat calendar to better align key events with more reliable weather and wind patterns. The move of Around the Buoys racing to Saturdays was another important step— intended to create new pathways for race team members and coaches to participate in keelboat sailing. Not every experiment was perfect, but each offered valuable insight that will help refine future seasons.

A major milestone this year was the arrival and successful deployment of the MarkSet Bots. These GPS-controlled robotic marks have already proven their usefulness across several events. As our volunteers have become more comfortable with the system, we’ve developed solid infrastructure to support them, making setup and recovery faster and more efficient. This represents an exciting step forward for race management at RVYC and will continue to evolve as we gain experience.

Participation remains an area of focus. While overall fleet sizes are still below pre-pandemic levels, there are promising signs of renewal. Several new and returning members are investing in boats, and we expect to see a number of exciting additions to the fleet in the coming year. The steady emergence of younger and intermediate sailors into keelboat racing— often through programs like Around the Buoys—suggests that our longterm efforts to create accessible pathways into the sport are beginning to take hold.

Major regattas, including Thermopylae, T.H.R.A.S.H., Spring and Fall Dinghies, and Swiftsure, once again highlighted the strength of our volunteer community and the enduring appeal of competitive sailing at RVYC. None of these events would be possible without the Race Committee, marksetters, scorers, and countless others who contribute their time and energy to ensure racing remains safe, fair, and welcoming.

The year ahead will continue to focus on participation, innovation, and collaboration. We are learning, adjusting, and steadily building the foundation for a vibrant and sustainable racing future at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

Mini 12 Committee

Chair, Gerry Morrison

The 2024/2025 Mini 12 racing season, running from September to April, was another exciting and competitive year on the water. With a strong fleet of enthusiastic sailors and a full calendar of events, we saw great participation, improved skills, and plenty of memorable moments throughout the season. Our Mini 12 class continues to grow in camaraderie and spirit, both on and off the racecourse.

Throughout the fall and winter months, weekly races were well attended, with sailors facing a wide range of weather conditions—everything from light air challenges to heavy breeze boat-handling tests. As always, sportsmanship and fun remained the cornerstone of our racing community. Our boats—Deceptions and Illusions—were put through their paces with competitive starts, tight mark roundings, and many photo-finish races.

A highlight of the season was the April regatta against Seattle Yacht Club, a tradition that continues to bring out the best in our fleet. This year, hosted on our home waters and sailed in club-owned Illusions, our team showed excellent preparation and teamwork. We are proud to report that we won the trophy, bringing it back home after some strong performances across the board.

Summer was no less fun, with informal “fun races” keeping the fleet active and offering newer sailors a relaxed opportunity to gain experience and enjoy the warmer weather.

We’d like to extend congratulations to our 2025 trophy winners:

• Townshend Trophy (Overall Illusion Winner): Brian Dodsworth – for consistently top-notch performances in the Illusion fleet.

• W.G. McIntosh Trophy (Overall Deception Winner): Andy Allan –showing excellent skill and consistency across the Deception races.

• World Peace Trophy (Most Improved): Gerry L’Esperance – a welldeserved recognition for tremendous growth and commitment this season.

• Fred Schemitsch Mentorship Trophy: Andy Allan – for his ongoing support and guidance to fellow sailors, new and experienced alike.

• Bent Rudder Award: John Knight – for providing the fleet with laughter and learning following an unforgettable steering mishap.

Thank you to all sailors, volunteers, and supporters who made this season a success. Whether racing hard or cheering from the docks, your contributions keep the Mini 12 spirit alive and thriving. We look forward to another exciting season ahead—see you on the water!

Cruising Committee

Submitted by Past Cruising Fleet Captain, Leah Mathewson

The Cruising Committee organizes cruises and related events for all members. It also oversees all aspects of the club’s reciprocal program, selects recipients of annual cruising awards, and provides representation on the Council of BC Yacht Clubs.

The 2025 committee has 14 members who meet monthly to plan, strategize, communicate, and implement various cruising events throughout the year.

A special thank you to committee member Marianne Scott, the sole organizer of our cruising dinners. Marianne sources presenters, coordinates with Food and Beverage, manages registration, and MCs these dinners, which are often sold-out events.

John Green is our representative on the Council of BC Yacht Clubs and serves as an incredible ambassador for our club in this role. He is coming to the end of his term, and the process to find a replacement is underway.

Review of 2025 Cruises

Winter Cruise

Successful event to Mill Bay Marina in early November. Members arrived by boat and vehicle to spend a lovely weekend dockside, enjoying the warm hospitality of the Mill Bay Marine Group.

Easter Cruise

There was a venue change for the Easter Cruise this year from Roche Harbour to Otter Bay Marina. While there were some initial challenges with the Marina, this was an incredibly successful event with close to 40 boats in attendance. Thanks to member Linda Allen, meals were provided throughout the weekend. There was a visit from a local historian, dinghy adventures, a wine tasting, lawn games, music bingo, an Easter egg hunt, and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny! The venue has been booked for Easter 2026.

Commodores' Cruise

Committee member Roger Hind secured Port Browning Marina Resort as the new location for the Commodores Cruise. He also chaired the organizing committee and planned an amazing weekend. There was croquet, crabbing, and bagpipes, along with incredible food and a lot of good times with friends new and old. Port Browning Marina Resort has been booked for 2026.

Ladies Cruise

Cancelled this year due to too many conflicting events, which led to low registration.

Canada Day Cruise

25 boats attended the Canada Day Cruise to Long Harbour. Members enjoyed an incredible weekend at the outstation. It was lovely to see all the boats dressed in their flags, and the costumes entered in the Canadian Costume contest. Thank you to member Kerry Woodward for her incredible support with the event.

Corn Cruise

17 boats attended the Corn Cruise to Long Harbour in early September. Members competed in a corn shucking competition, autumnal hat building, and of course enjoyed great meals with good company.

Thanksgiving Cruise

Held at Poets Cove Resort after the original venue was unable to

accommodate our numbers. There were a lot of challenges organizing this event, mostly due to the resort changing management. 10 boats braved the elements and came together for a rainy weekend of story telling and friendship and an amazing catered meal in our own private dining room.

Sail Training & Youth Program

Chair, Josh Good

This year marked the departure of our esteemed former Head Coach and Sailing Coordinator, Steve McBride, after more than two decades of tireless commitment to the club and to sailing. Steve’s tenure created a lasting legacy, shaping hundreds of sailors not just as high-performing athletes, but as well-rounded individuals.

His influence extended far beyond our club, impacting the sport locally, nationally, and internationally, a fact affirmed by the tributes received from respected coaches, Olympic athletes, and current youth sailors. While it has been said many times recently… THANK YOU STEVE!

To permanently honor his extraordinary contribution Fall Dinghies has been renamed Steve McBride Fall Dinghies. Though he has stepped down from his coaching role, Steve remains a valued honorary member and continues to volunteer and share his extensive knowledge at the club.

The Sailing Program experienced a highly active and successful year, marked by strong program participation and key administrative progress. As Steve transitioned out of his role, our experienced and highly capable coaches stepped up to ensure continuity and excellence in the programs. The Instructional Sailing Program (ISP) concluded the season with over 600 participants, maintaining a high level of engagement. This success translated into a strong Race Team conversion, which registered approximately 60 athletes in the fall session. Many athletes had successes

this year which are frankly too numerous to mention in this short report. Additionally, a new Foiling Team was initiated marking the evolution of sailing.

STAYPC partnered with the Racing Committee to host several successful regattas. Spring Dinghies was a highlight, drawing over 130 registrants and serving as a crucial Canada Games qualifier. The Steve McBride Fall Dinghies also saw a strong turnout and featured the return of the Fireball fleet, noted for its excellent and efficient volunteer support. The Junior Executive (Jr Exec) maintained its focus on community and fundraising, organizing events like a Jeopardy Game Night and various bake sales. Our club’s juniors also got a formal identity and brand with the selection of the Orca logo.

Thank you to all those who made 2025 a success on and off the water!

Swiftsure 2025

Chair, Kirk Palmer

The 2025 Swiftsure Race started in very light winds, resulting in most of the racers spending a few hours anchored in Race Passage until a 1012 knot westerly filled in around 2:30 p.m. The Swiftsure Classic was dominated by the beautiful, Chuck Burns-designed schooner Sir Issac. The Cape Flattery ORC fleet was won by Terramoto, the Riptide 35 from Seattle, and the PHRF fleet overall went, for the second year in a row, to John Aitchison’s J-105 Moose Unknown. In the Juan de Fuca race, the overall winner was club member Peter Dennis sailing his Swan 46 Setri. The Juan de Fuca Multihull fleet was won by Nigel Oswald’s Farrier 32SR Kelona.

On average, the 2025 Swiftsure Race went very well. The Kwindoo Yacht Tracker program worked flawlessly, allowing spectators to follow the action. As 2025 marked the 80th running of the Swiftsure Classic Race, it was decided to hold the 2024 Prize Giving at the Royal Victoria Clubhouse this year. The Prize Giving turned out to be a great success for many reasons, to the point that it may become standard practice. The competitors loved the change, and we received dozens of compliments about the Prize Giving and our Clubhouse.

Again, all finishers were greeted at the inspection dock by our musical welcoming committee, brandishing magnums of champagne for winners and hot soup for all. As a competitor, I can say from experience how nice it is to have your crew’s efforts celebrated for a few minutes by such a fun, boisterous group.

Thanks to Karen’s hard work and the generosity of our sponsors, contributions were up 10% this year, which allowed us to provide more value to our competitors and improve promotional efforts for the event and community. A special thank you to all of our sponsors: Butchart Gardens, Odlum Brown, Greater Victoria Sports Tourism, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority, The Royal Canadian Navy, Prince of Whales, Navis Marine, AC Designs, Victoria Box & Paper, WCMRC (Western Canada Marine Response Corporation), Canoe Cove Marina, Trotac Marine, Blackline Marine, 48 Degrees North, Pacific Yachting, Spinnakers Brew Pub, Thrifty Foods, CHEK, and the Times Colonist. As club members, please support these local businesses and organizations wherever possible.

In my second attempt at running Swiftsure, I have been blessed with an almost 100% return of volunteers from 2024. I need to express my appreciation and a big thank you to all Swiftsure Volunteers who made the 80th running of Swiftsure such a success. In alphabetical order by first name, a shout out to Alec Matthews, who provides our computer programming; Annette Richards for dealing with trophies; Barry Ford and Brian Dodsworth for their dockmaster duties; Brian Huse for his ORC expertise; Commodore Gann for all his support; Dugald Smith for serving as our PRO; Ed Watson for promotions; Gillian Manson, our volunteer organizer extraordinaire; Guy Tyrwhitt-Drake for trophies; Leslie Basham, our capable Registrar; Michael Koster for logistics and repairs; Paul Longridge, Race Director and wood finisher; Roger Hind for inspections; Santa Brussow, who organized the soup; and Scott Killam, who organizes the all-night finishing committee.

I don’t see many changes coming for 2026. We, as a committee, will try to increase participation in all the races by continuing to focus on the competitors. We will keep making improvements and finding ways to streamline the event to make it more sustainable in the future.

Finally, I would like to express my appreciation to our Club Manager, Louise McLean, for her enthusiastic support of the Swiftsure Races. It was her suggestion that we consider moving the Prize Giving back to the Club, and as mentioned earlier, it was a resounding success. Thank you for all your support.

Boating Programs Committee

Chair, David Motherwelll

It’s been a busy and productive year for the Boating Programs Committee, with a focus on keeping the Club’s boats in great shape and setting the stage for more member access and long-term sustainability.

One of our biggest achievements was updating and putting into action a new maintenance program for all the coach boats used by the Race Team and the Instructional Sailing Program (ISP).

These boats are the workhorses of our on-water programs, and having a clear, proactive plan in place helps keep them reliable and ready to go whenever they’re needed.

We also took a close look at the Martin 242 fleet this year to make sure everything was in good order and addressed a few maintenance items that needed attention. To help keep the fleet competitive, we were able to purchase two sets of nearly new sails from the Long Beach, California fleet—just one year old and at a great price. A big thank-you to our local 242 Fleet for including the Club in this opportunity!

Looking ahead, there’s lots on the go. Planning has started for the replacement or major refit of Discovery Isle, and we’re also mapping out a long-term replacement schedule for the coach boats and dinghies used

by the Race Team and ISP. We’ll be expanding the maintenance program to cover the 242s and dinghies, reviewing the boats used for race mark setting and retrieval, and updating our Boat Use Policies to help make club-owned boats more accessible for members.

Another key focus is building the data we need for better capital asset planning—so we can make smart, forward-looking decisions about our fleet.

All in all, it’s been a year of steady progress and good teamwork. The Boating Programs Committee is committed to making sure the Club’s boats are well cared for, well used, and ready for more members to enjoy.

Communications Committee

Chair, Jillian Detellis

The Communications Committee had a productive year in 2025, working on several projects to support the Club’s communications. These included:

• Media Relations for Swiftsure – Committee member Ed Watson provided expertise and leadership in managing media outreach and coverage for the Swiftsure International Yacht Race, ensuring the event received strong regional attention and representation.

• Junior Logo Development – Past committee member Dana Dahlquist, along with the Junior Executive, created a fresh Junior Logo for our youth members, providing an identity that reflects the energy and spirit of the next generation of sailors at RVYC.

• 2025 Annual – The Committee coordinated the production of the 2025 Annual, ensuring a high-quality publication that captures the Club’s milestones, achievements, and stories for the year.

• Communications Survey – We developed and distributed a survey to members to better understand communication preferences and effectiveness. Feedback will guide improvements in how the Club shares information moving forward.

With several projects completed this year, we are reflecting on the best way to manage communications at the Club going forward.

We welcome member input on whether the Communications Committee should continue in its current form, or change in any way.

The Committee extends sincere thanks to its dedicated members Anne Daley and Ed Watson for their time, creativity, and commitment this year. Additionally, to our board liaison Amanda Provan, whose guidance and support were invaluable. Looking ahead, we are seeking additional volunteers to join the Communications Committee in 2026. New voices and perspectives will help us continue to evolve and strengthen the Club’s communications

Curatorial Program Committee

Chair, Maralynn Wilkinson

Preservation: Completed process to exterminate silverfish from framed artwork. Repair and rematting of old large visuals is ongoing.

Digitizing: Completed scanning of McVie black and white photos, continued scanning of colour prints and slides. Listing of some Swiftsure boxed material and scanning of Swiftsure results documents.

Systems: In attempting to simplify the process of finding material in the Curatorial Collection, more data was added to the Curatorial database. An index to both electronic and paper material was initiated this year. Created a database of RVYC boats and skippers participating in the Swiftsure Lightship Classic race from 1930 - 2024. Indexing of computer files is complete and of physical files is ongoing.

Displays: Opening Day display and RVIC participants in Swiftsure 1930 - 2024 and celebration of 2 RVIC Overall Swiftsure Winners, Steve Merriman “Country Style” 1985 and Jeff Eckard “Will o the Wisp” 2024. Swiftsure Line and Overall Winners 1930 -2024 for 80th Running of the Race. The Committee also began investigating options for a multi-user platform to house the database and reduce the limitations the current platform imposes.

Enquiries for 2025:

1. Lipton Cup for Royal Cape Yacht Club.

2. Date of Discovery Isle purchase.

3. Robert B. H. Smith highlights.

4. Photos and plans of original property and shoreline.

5. Origin of old photo of clubhouse.

6. Old photos of Swiftsure and of HMCS Oriole.

7. Deed of gift for Syd Bryant trophy.

8. History of 1916 photo of SYC members at RVYC.

9. Board list 2019-2025

10. History of Opening Day.

11. Photos of Swiftsure trophies.

12. Correspondence re Royal Patron.

13. Chairs of Swiftsure Committee.

14. Swiftsure line honours 1930 to 2024.

15. Photos of “Galatea” also of a Star, a Snipe and a Lightning.

16. History of “Swiftsure” lightship and its successors.

17. Photos of “Will-O-the-Wisp” and “Country Style”.

18. Photos and histories of trophy races.

19. Origin of VI on RVYC crest.

20. Copy of 100th AGM minutes.

21. Information on offshore sailors.

22. Royal warrants for “Dorothy”.

Entertainment Committee

Chair, Luke Acker

A Year of Connection and Celebration

The Entertainment Committee had another exceptional year, bringing members together through a diverse range of social programming. From our ever-popular pub quizzes and murder mystery nights to festive celebrations like Easter and New Year’s Eve, we helped keep the club vibrant and welcoming.

Highlights

● Events for Everyone: Long weekend gatherings and pop-up concerts added spontaneous joy throughout the summer. We hosted a range of paint nights and crafting events, as well as a banger ‘Bluegrass and Crab’ event.

● Family Fun: Children’s programming thrived with events like Little Sailors and crafting sessions. We also expanded the toy selection in the Centennial Lounge and playground, creating welcoming spaces for families throughout the year.

● Building Community: Whether through intimate gatherings or large celebrations, our events strengthened the social fabric that makes RVYC special.

Looking Ahead

As we plan for next season, rising costs necessitate adjustments to our approach to event funding. While the club will continue supporting programming, we need to adjust to the new reality.

● Pricing Updates: Some events may see price increases as we move toward greater financial sustainability.

● Respect for club equipment: We ask that members supervise their children more closely while at the club. This past year saw significant damage to toys and equipment.

Get Involved

We’re always looking for members to join the Entertainment Committee— even if it’s just to run one event. Bring your interests and passions to help shape our programming and make the club your own. Together, we’ll continue to build a vibrant and welcoming community.

Thank You

To our dedicated volunteers and engaged membership—thank you for your enthusiasm and support.

Finance Committee

Treasurer, Peter Mills

The Operating Fund ended 2024/25 with an estimated loss of about $190,00: $210,000 worse than 2023/24. Operating Fund revenues declined by about $350,000 from 2023/24 to 2024/25, with a $255,000 decline in food and beverage sales, a $60,000 decline in instructional training program sales and a $40,000 decline in moorage revenues. Operating expenses in 2024/25 were about equal to those in 2023/24.

Food and beverage expenses decreased by about $120,000 but expenses increased by about $90,000 in foreshore, $50,000 in boat programs and $60,000 in instructional sailing programs. The club failed to honour its debt service ratio covenant in 2024/25 and was forced to draw cash from its Capital Reserve Fund to cover the loss in the Operating Fund.

This report is supposed to cover the Finance Committee’s accomplishments over the year. While the committee has worked hard to design solutions to the club’s deteriorated financial condition, as of this writing we don’t know whether or not our solutions have been accepted by the club’s membership at the annual general meeting. So, in lieu of describing accomplishments, allow me to summarise two important lessons learned this year.

The medium is the message. The Finance Committee continued to push information out to members about financial problems and solutions: food and beverage revenues in particular. At one point, some of our intrepid staff suggested that I put my radio voice to work and record a series of podcasts. My son, 37 years old, responded with great enthusiasm and offered to help with production values (whatever they are). Several members of the Finance Committee – all men over the age of 70 – said it was ridiculous; who would listen to podcasts?

Remember the weakest link. The Finance Committee continued with its practice of holding member forums once per quarter, with attendance throughout the year increasing as the financial performance of the Operating Fund deteriorated. We struggled up the learning curve of hybrid meetings, combining both in-person and zoom meetings, but I still had to walk over to Roger Hind in the back of the room to understand what he was trying to shout at me.Pity that hearing aids are not an eligible expense for club directors…

Our committee members – Geoff Abel, Stephanie Bacon (old Commodores

never die…), Hermann-Josef Brinkschulte, Doug DeBeck, Sarah Lindsay, John Powell, Shaun Stevenson, David Whiting and Gordon Wilkinson –continue to be wise advisors. I am grateful to them.

Food & Beverage Committee

General Manager, Louise McLean

It has been a busy and difficult year in this department as we continue to revise the delivery of food and beverage hospitality to our members. Throughout the spring the Committee met weekly to review sales numbers and to undertake many of the adjustments and changes to service delivery requested by the membership in response to declining revenues. It is fair to say that lessons were learned – while members wanted to see our Front of House staff labour numbers reduced, they also were unhappy with a resulting reduction in service.

We saw a substantial turnover in the kitchen team which did not settle down until early July with the onboarding of Chef Mark Ota. A decision was made to not fill the Food and Beverage Manager role vacated in July. Within the existing departmental structure, we brought onboard an event coordinator to drive an increase in booked events, as well as to ensure smooth delivery of both member and non-member events. The onboarding of Lynsey Evans has been absolutely vital in driving a full calendar of holiday parties this year, already booking more weddings in 2026 than in 2025 and supporting our internal club events in a timely and responsive manner to deliver successful functions to our members.

Chef Ota has revised our menu offering to showcase a small and frequently changing menu for those who want variety, while still maintaining a “classics” menu for those members who want their favourites. Our International Nights have a devoted following and he has some very good plans to keep member interest piqued in our food offerings over the spring months. This new approach is enticing our members back to the club and we are seeing small increases in per chit revenues which we hope is indicative of a change in member engagement with the services.

Member comment cards over September and October have been very rewarding and we are encouraged by the overall turnaround in engagement and satisfaction.

I want to express my appreciation to the Committee, our Kitchen Team and our Front of House team who have worked so hard to adapt to an ever changing model of service, and to the Foreshore and Custodial Team who assist us every day with setups and keeping our venues operational.

Finally – thank you to our Members, whose patience and support over the past year has always been at the forefront of our decision making. It is

your club, and we are all fully committed to help you enjoy it to the fullest extent possible.

Foreshore & Moorage

Submitted

by Past

Chair, Ryan Smith

2025 was a busy year as we focused on completing activities identified in our annual plan, alongside the normal operational requirements of the Committee.

Our focus for this year consisted of the following items:

1. Rebalance Moorage Management and Member communication: Focus on re-establishing joint functionality between the Office/GM and the FMAC in alignment with our Regulations. As reported in the AGM package for 2024, staff turnover and a protracted period of onboarding new staff resulted in management and member communication activities intended to be handled by Office and Foreshore Staff being picked up by the Committee. Elements of this continued to be a challenge in 2025. [UPDATE] Substantial progress has been made in this area; there is more work to do but progress has been encouraging and is ongoing. The FMAC made a strong recommendation to the General Manager and the Board for a new staff position focused on management of the club marina facilities and member communication.

2. Recruit individuals to the Foreshore and Moorage Assignment Committee (FMAC): Focus on recruiting members that have the necessary skills and desire to take on tasks with a target to add four new members in 2025. [UPDATE] This push is complete, four new FMAC members have been recruited and are now on the Committee bringing the total to 12. Regular recruitment activities are ongoing.

3. Prepare the next cycle of Moorage Regulations updates. Complete a full review of the Regulations, update and present to the Board for approval. Undertaking an annual evaluation of the Regulations helps identify any updates that would clarify the intent, reduce process overhead, and improve understanding. [UPDATE] A significant update was completed and approved by the Board in March of this year, the Committee is currently planning for the next update in March of 2026.

4. Implement a FMAC Facilities and Operations Sub-Committee. Define a new sub-committee with designated Tsehum and Cadboro Bay representatives focused on supporting decision making regarding staffing needs, foreshore operations, facilities maintenance and capital projects. [UPDATE] This initiative is complete, the Facilities and Operations Sub-Committee has been resourced and is actively engaged in supporting their mandate.

5. Improve the Management of Moorage at our Marinas. Explore options for implementing systems and tools, such as Marina Management Software, to improve efficiency, accuracy and the

member experience with moorage at RVYC. This year the committee focused on implementing efficient and trackable methods for members to communicate using forms to collect member information as a first step in this initiative. Management of moorage is a significant effort that spans multiple stakeholders at RVYC and requires focused effort and co-ordination to define improvement opportunities. [UPDATE] In support of this initiative the RVYC Moorage App was launched in June and actively tuned over the summer months based on member feedback, which has been positive. Additional features/forms/workflows have been identified and will be reviewed for implementation. We are also evaluating options for an appropriate softwarebased system to manage our marina facilities, prioritizing improvements in efficiency and cost management for the club and bringing value to members. If you have any questions about any of the topics listed above or would be interested in becoming a member of the Committee, please contact me directly.

House & Grounds Committee

General Manager, Louise McLean

Members will have seen a steady improvement in the appearance and condition of our House and Grounds at all three locations over the year. Our focus has been on catching up with small maintenance and repair issues that had been less of a focus than the big safety related items of last year.

Major projects this year included the expansion of M dock, upgrades to our enviro system on the foreshore, upgrades to the slope floats, and a substantial repair and replacement of water lines in the bar to storage area below. Shelving was built for in the storage areas and in the trailer to improve organization and access. Access was improved to the patio, and painting has been a continuous process throughout the season.

The team worked on a replacement of the decking around the workshop at Tsehum, as well as installing handrails around Gairhaven and replacing various worn or damaged hose reels and ladders.

For the coming year we will be planning a review to upgrade the dinghy dock, to replace the decking on the patio and completing the slope float at Tsehum. A roof replacement is expected to be necessary within two years and is included in the capital plan.

The Foreshore/Operations team, supported by member volunteers, continue to work on maintaining our docks and cranes. They have cleared and tidied and rearranged our equipment on “the hard”, they have refinished and repaired furniture, theyhave continuously put up tents and chairs and bouncy castles and then struck them or moved them all in service to the needs of our members and guests. This year we did see some abnormal wear and tear on a few of our assets, and that is being evaluated in the context of useful life and replacement values.

A change in our gardening contractor led to immediate improvements in that aspect of our grounds. The new team worked diligently to clear overgrown shrubbery and to supplement our garden beds with material to encourage healthy foliage. The lawns were well maintained throughout the summer – notwithstanding the ongoing challenges presented by large numbers of geese. Members who were amused by the sight of our lawn being power-washed can rest assured that was in fact the most expedient way to “clean” the grass prior to children playing or events being held on our lawns.

As always, a specific expression of gratitude must be given to David Vogelaar, whose tireless and virtually full-time commitment to our club

and its effective operations goes far beyond normal volunteer activity. His knowledge, experience and skill guide our team every day.

Leadership Committee

Submitted by Past Chair,

Jeremy Smith

Thank you to all of the Club members who volunteer for the Board, Committee Chair roles, special appointments, and informal leadership.

In addition to the ongoing activities of proactive planning for future leadership, and identifying candidates for vacancies, the Leadership Committee focused on a few particular improvements this year.

To become more proactive in leadership planning, members of the Leadership Committee interviewed each Committee Chair to understand their succession plans, confirm the timing of their terms, and identify committee members who may be candidates for other leadership roles. This has enabled more proactive planning for committee chair succession, and provided the Board with a template for regularly tracking upcoming vacancies or renewals. Recognizing the importance of leadership vibrancy and development, the Board approved the proposal to continue the twoyear appointment terms for program chairs, and place a limit of one twoyear renewal, for a maximum of four-year terms in normal circumstances.

In keeping with governance best practices, the Leadership Committee tailored a Board Skills Matrix tool to the yacht club. Board members completed the skills survey, and the Committee produced the Matrix and summary. The results showed that the current Board has a very good cross-section of the desired skills, and highlighted which skills would be absent after current terms end. The results were published in the Call for Nominations. This allowed members interested in standing for election to understand which skills would be particularly helpful to the Board in the next couple of years, and helped the Leadership Committee to be proactive in ensuring that the most critical gaps would be filled by candidates for election.

Committee Chairs identified that there were a lot of crucial details that they were not aware of when they took on their new roles. A revised and expanded Committee Chair orientation package was prepared, and tested with the existing Committee Chairs with a very positive response.

Finally, nominations for the 2026 Board have just closed. As a sign of good health in the Club’s governance, it was not difficult to identify able and willing members with the desired skills, and a positive and collaborative approach, to step forward for the upcoming vacancies. While not mandatory, the Club’s governance model specifically built in continuity with the intended succession through the Rear, Vice, and Commodore roles. In keeping with

that intent, again this year the Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore will be progressing to the roles of Commodore and Vice Commodore, joined by a Rear Commodore with extensive experience in both leadership and our club, with all three to be elected by acclamation. Further, three very capable members with extensive skills in the areas identified as priorities in the Board Skills Matrix have been nominated for the two Director vacancies, so there will be an election this year. The nominations process has been very collaborative, creating opportunities to ensure that key gaps are filled, and candidates are well briefed by both the Leadership Committee and members of the current Board.

Aside from the upcoming Board Orientation, this report marks the completion of my three-year term as Leadership Chair. I am pleased that, after a period of instability, the Club’s Board and committees are functioning much more consistently and proactively. Of the Leadership Committee’s priorities, we have: re-established a consistent nominations process (including engagement with the Leadership Committee, consistent candidate profiles, and the regular Candidates Forum), enhanced Board and Committee Chair orientations, and established longer-term succession planning including committees, chairs and the Board. Two remaining priorities that should be addressed are: expanding the membership of the Leadership Committee for greater diversity and reach, and creating an ongoing program of leadership education and development in the club.

Having been a candidate many years ago myself, and a member of a past Nominating Committee, I am pleased to see how the Club has migrated over the last decade to a more intentional, proactive, and transparent leadership development model.

Thank you very much to this year’s Leadership Committee members, Past Commodores Terry Costain, Roger Hind, and Andrew McBride, for their continued commitment and good counsel.

Membership Committee

Chair, Dixie Klaibert

The Membership Committee manages the membership application experience and advises on membership policy. From our streamlined online applications, we schedule and conduct interviews, discussing all applicants at the committee level before making recommendations to the Board, who hold the final authority. Our committee enjoys welcoming new members, and sharing our knowledge of the Club, our community, and the programs and services available to members.

We were thrilled to once again welcome new members to our much-loved New Members Party held in March this year, but to return to our regular November schedule this fall. Our March event saw a fabulous turnout of new and old members alike and brought our wonderful clubhouse alive.

In the past year, there were 25 full Member applications (down from 52 in 2025), 13 Affiliate applications (down from 27 in 2024), and 17 Junior applications (down from 25 in 2024) for a total of 55 new applications.

Interest in membership is down year-over-year. This is likely partly due to our newly increased entrance fees, but also due to economic factors. We all need to double down and work together to reverse this trend, finding, encouraging, and sponsoring our friends, neighbours and colleagues, who share our love of boating, to apply for membership.

Thank you to everyone on the Membership Committee. This includes Liza Copeland, Terry Costain,Beverly Dicks, Kelly McKernan, Heather Seaman, and our Board liason, Amanda Provan. Lastly, a huge thank you to all the proposers and seconders out there, and to all Members who continue to promote our Club!

Outstations Committee

Chair, John Taylor

It was a busy and exciting year for the Outstations Committee. Two accomplishments stand out: The installation of a 50’ ramp at Long Harbour (LH) and the Telegraph Harbour (TelH) contract. The new ramp significantly improved access to and from the clubhouse from the marina and it rectified a serious environmental infraction:

The base of our main dock had been sitting on the seabed at low tide since its installation >20 years ago. By cutting almost 3 meters off the shore-end (only possible with the new ramp) we’ve protected the intertidal area and relieved stress on the main dock, which wasn’t designed to bend.

Last summer LH was the destination of the Canada Day Cruise, the Race to Long Harbour and the Corn Cruise, and a staging point for many great adventures including at least two island circumnavigations. Many of you used LH as a stepping-stone to TelH. This pilot project exceeded all expectations. More than 100 different RVYC boats stayed at TeleGraph and members booked >200 nights. There were several weekends where >10 boats stayed for free (a lot more than our 80’ contract stipulated). The pizza, wine, and Elvis evenings were a big hit. At the time of writing, the committee was using the Outstations Expansion Survey to guide budget submissions to the Board for contract renewals and additional expansions. Friday Harbor visitations dropped to a level that was unsustainable.

From the ashes emerged a rose: The details will have been published elsewhere by now, but this annual report provides another opportunity to thank a generous donor for allowing us to hold on to this asset for one more year (at no cost to the club). In addition to the ramp project, work parties took care of preparing LH for your arrival in the spring and for the wind and rain of the fall. Regular tasks included setting up and taking down the tent, dinghy dock migrations, and cleaning and tuning bikes, kayaks, and Bytes. Jobs that emerged during the year included dock and fence repair, pigtail replacement, skylight resealing, pavement leveling, and tree felling. All tasks were completed with camaraderie and skill. Special thanks to those who contributed to LH upkeep who aren’t on the committee. Your contributions were much appreciated. We will continue to publicise Work Parties in the Jib Sheet to give everyone a chance to contribute without having to commit to committee membership.

Lastly, thank you Robert McTavish and Sharon Bailey for your long-term commitment to the Long Harbour Outstation.

Racing Funds Committee

Chair, Richard Dewey

This fall the Committee approved funding assistance for sixteen of our top sailors. All of the recipients exemplify our Club objective of ‘sportsmanship and excellence in competitive sailing’ and are outstanding representatives of RVYC.They bring credit to our Club while attending events at regional, national, continental, and world levels.

Grants from all the Funds totaled $35,474.78 this year. Recipients of 2025 grants are:

• Junior Development Fund: Alexis Kuo, Ayden Kuo, Averi Kuo, Loukas Mehta, Ilias Mehta, Hugo Bandringa, Elena Graham, Theo Chapman, Elliott Nakagawa, Theo Smith.

• Intermediate Racing Fund and Olympic/Paralympic Fund: Kelley Poole, Grace Poole, Delani Hulme-Lawrence, Siobhan Golonka, Tara Golonka, John Roberts.

This group of athletes is very talented and wholly committed to racing excellence. They competed in 16 single and double-handed events that qualified for funding. Numerous other high-profile events were also attended, such as the Canada Games, but were covered by other funding or ineligible for direct support from this Committee. Of the eligible National, International, North American, and World Championship events, 2 were in Canada, 10 in the United States, and 4 in Europe.

On behalf of the Board, the Racing Funds Committee and all members of RVYC, I want to congratulate all the recipients and wish them the very best as they continue to pursue their sailing dreams. A special thank you goes out to our coaching staff who enable participation at these important events and contribute to training world class RVYC athletes.

My sincere thanks to Committee members Mike Turner (Past Racing Fleet Captain) and Eric Graham (Sail Training and Youth Programs Committee Member) for compiling and organizing the records of the candidates’ sailing expenditures, annual comparisons, and leading the assessment of the distributions awarded by this Committee. The remaining Committee members include: Sarah Lindsay (member at large), AJ Hesford (Rear Commodore), Roger Hind (Past Commodore), Stuart Dahlgren (Racing Fleet Captain), and both Steve McBride and Kate Sargent (ex officio, Sailing Program). Their work ensures that these funds are distributed equitably and that sufficient funds remain in trust for future years.

Competing at international events is expensive. RVYC Racing Funds help offset a small portion of recipients’ overall costs. The Club contributes far less money to this effort than the requests we are assessing. You can assist the Racing Funds program directly and support our aspiring highperformance athletes by making a tax deductible donation or bequest to the RVYC Fund, in partnership with the Victoria Foundation, identifying support for the Racing Funds. For more information, visit the RVYC website ‘On the Water/RVYC Fund’.

Other Club Activities

RVYC Mixed Social Bridge: The group meets every Monday from 1 to 3 PM in the main lounge for an afternoon of social bridge, no scores are kept and we usually have two or three tables, with players changing partners frequently.

We currently have two or three vacancies, so anyone interested in joining the group can contact Peter Testemale on my cell (250) 629-3850 or email at ptlt@shaw.ca and I will be happy to provide more information.

Ladies Social Bridge: We meet every Tuesday from 1-3 PM for a friendly game of bridge. We welcome experienced players as well as those who are just starting to get familiar with the game. New players to the group are welcome to give me a call or email for more information. My phone number is (250) 8886768 and my email address is e.jane.bradley@gmail.com.

The Gair Haven ‘Crafters’ Group meets from 1-3 PM at Tsehum Harbour on the alternate Monday from the Cadboro Bay group. Anyone is invited to attend. If you are a beginner or want to learn to knit or crochet there are people to help you get started. Any other craft like quilting, beading, etc. also welcome! We also bring our own tea/coffee/beverage!

RVYC’s Eight Bells Group held a Celebration of Life for long-time member Klaus Schmidt in mid-May with many members recounting voyages that were shared with him from many parts of the globe over the past century. Klaus was also a keen bridge player who regularly attended on Monday afternoons at the club and readily shared his expertise with less experienced players. We spread his ashes in Cadboro Bay with his widow Patricia and his son Lance attending.

Coincidentally, our General Meeting was held on 14 May. A fellow member, Dr. David Clinton-Baker, was our guest speaker for a presentation open to all RVYC members. David currently works as a physician in several long-term care facilities in Victoria. He shared some of his thoughts about Advance Directives as well as other options for us to consider with respect to our individual end of life care. It was a very thought-provoking evening. He stressed the importance

of sharing our thoughts and plans with our families and friends to help assure that our wishes are known and followed to the extent possible.

Membership has been growing gradually, and there are now 81 members.

Have you thought about YOUR future? If you are immortal then read no further, but if not, then read on. Find out more about the Eight Bells Group by visiting the club’s website and going to: About Us > Clubs within the Club > Eight Bells Group. Taxes are just as inevitable…but your loved ones will appreciate your thoughtfulness by joining now and preparing for your future.

The Happy Hikers, a moderate level hiking group, met weekly outside of the summer cruising season. Typical hikes are 6-8 km long and take 1.5-2 hours. Hiking destinations in 2025 include Francis-King, John Dean, PKOLS, Bear Hill, Matheson Lake, Royal Roads. For information contact Ron Smyth at smyth.ron@gmail.com.

The Knotty Knitters meet every second Monday from September to June in the Chart Room at 1 PM We knit, crochet, mend, do needlepoint and even hook rugs. We are a drop-in group for those who like needle crafts with the emphasis on knitting. Skill levels vary from beginner to expert and there is always someone willing to help or guide another through difficult patterns or

stitches. We enjoy the social aspect of our group and have knitted various projects for charity.

The last few years we filled “Christmas Transition Bags” for the Victoria Women’s Transition House. Over fifty beautiful bags made by volunteers, were filled and delivered by our group led by Terry Costain. We thank our knitters, friends and other club members who have contributed items and cash to enable us to continue this valuable project.

New knitters are always welcome! Contact Liz Ross at eross@mac.com and she will add your name to the email list.

Thursday Cycling Group: Strengthen those sea legs by getting out on your bike. That’s right, your bike. Our fun cycling group meets every Thursday morning at 9 AM in front of the yacht club for a ride 40-60km ride and coffee stop. On nice days, sometimes a bit longer. Not sure if you can ride that far? Use an E-bike. A few of us ride one; although the rest of us on regular bikes prefer they stay in the back, so they don’t make us look bad. Just look at the happy faces on these riders! Wouldn’t you want to be a part of such a fun group?

Ladies Joy of Reading Bookclub

Come and enjoy the various novels/books we read chosen each from our submissions into our yellow box, and drawn monthly to select our read. We enjoy reading various types of books, so that we’re not focusing on one particular topic. It allows one to really experience the different genres of novels, whether it’s mysteries, biographies, historical fiction and or just fiction, they all have been very enjoyable to date! We have had BC authors come in and present the books we have read - so interesting to hear their process, & inspirations to writing their novels!

We meet once a month on the third Wednesday of the month always confirm exact dates with the RVYC calendar. It is a wonderful group of members, & over a glass of wine or coffee/ refreshments we review & discuss, laugh & sigh, sharing our perspectives and related experiences on the topics of our novel choices! Quite often it tethers into some of our own personal journeys & travel experiences related to the books. Sharing our honest opinions, both positive and negative and offering good insights all shared freely!!

What is said in the book club stays in the book club! Come and enjoy and join this lively group of lovely ladies.

RVYC Fund

Commodore, Heather Brazier

Considering giving a Gift or including the Club in Planned Giving?

Every now and then, someone asks whether it’s possible to make a donation to the Club and get a tax receipt. While RVYC is a non-profit society, it isn’t a charitable society, so direct contributions aren’t eligible for tax receipts. However, there is a way to do it. A few years ago, RVYC established the Royal Victoria Yacht Club Fund at the Victoria Foundation to enable receiving gifts that will support some of our sailing and boating programs while providing members with a charitable donation tax receipt from the Foundation.

Members can make donations or bequests to either the capital of the Fund or to specific projects. Capital donations stay in the Fund in perpetuity, with net income available to spend on projects. In late 2025, two contributions from members brought the Fund total close to $35,000.

Projects supported through either way of giving must meet the criteria and receive approval from Sail Canada or the BC Amateur Sport Fund. Information on their criteria is available at www.sailing.ca and sportbc.com

Other BC yacht clubs are successfully using similar approaches to support their sailing and boating programs. One of my goals as Commodore this year is to raise awareness about the Fund and make better use of it to support sailing and boating projects. More information is available at https://rvyc.bc.ca/On_the_Water/RVYC_Fund.

Members can make a tax-deductible donation to the RVYC Fund through credit card by phoning (250) 381-5532 and specifying RVYC Fund - Capital or by cheque to the Victoria Foundation with “RVYC Fund – Capital” in the memo line. Additional ways to give include online, e-transfer, publicly listed securities, Wills, Life Insurance, RRSPs, and TFSAs.

For more information please contact the General Manager, manager@rvyc.ca, (250) 592-2441 or reach out to me at commodore@ rvyc.ca.

Club Management Overview

1. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club (RVYC) is a non-profit organization incorporated under the BC Societies Act, with registered Objectives and Bylaws which define its purpose and establish the basic policies and rules under which it is managed and operated. These Objectives and Bylaws are set out in the current year “Club Annual” publication.

2. The operation of the Club is directed by an elected Board of Directors, which is responsible for ensuring the Club is managed and operated in accordance with the Bylaws and properly approved policies and guidelines. The General Manager is an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors and is responsible to the Board of Directors for the day-to-day operations of the Club. The General Manager reports to the Board of Directors through the Commodore.

3. The basic responsabilities of the Board of Directors and of the Committees reporting to it are set out in the Bylaws. Additional information is available from a compendium of approved RVYC policies and guidelines, which is maintained by the General Manager.

4. Board of Directors members have three distinct but complementary duties in relation to the way in which they discharge their responsabilities: - firstly, the duty to strive for decisions that will best serve the overall interests of the Club; - secondly, the duty to effectively manage and represent the program areas for which they are the Board Liaisons; and the duty to support all approved Club policies, programs and activities.

5. The RVYC is very much a participatory Club in which most programs and activities are organized and conducted by Standing Committees, Sub-Committees of Standing Committees, or Special Committees of member volunteers, with varying degrees of assistance from paid Club staff. Board of Directors members chair most Standing Committees. All official committees report to the Board of Directors through designated Board of Directors members.

6. The General Manager (GM) plans, organizes, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the Club, supervises the Club staff and has control over the official records of the Club. The GM arranges for allocation of staff support to approved Club programs, in consultation

with the respective member volunteer program leaders. The GM also monitors member organized Club programs and activities from a “comptroller” perspective, to assist the Board of Directors in ensuring that such programs and activities are conducted in a fashion consistent with the Club Bylaws, approved policies and guidelines, and within approved resource allocations.

7. At the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, all approved programs, operations and activities are conducted as cooperative team efforts on the part of the participating and organizing members, management and staff, with a view to achieving the best possible results for our Club as a whole.

Committee Overview

1. RVYC Bylaws require the Board to establish program and strategic committees to assist in the delivery of Member services, operation of the Club’s facilities and business responsibilities of the Board.

2. Strategic Committees include Finance, Membership, Leadership, and Planning, and the Board may establish such additional committees as required.

3. Program Committees are Communications, Cruising, Curatorial, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Foreshore & Moorage Assignment, House & Grounds, Information Technology, Boating Programs, Opening Day, Outstations, Racing, Racing Funds, Sail Training & Youth Programs, and Swiftsure. Additional committees may be established by the Board if deemed desirable.

4. The Chairs of the Committees are appointed by the Board.

5. The Chairs of the Committees identify and select members of their committees.

6. The Terms of Reference for the Strategic and Program committees are approved by the Board. They are published on the Governance page of the RVYC website accessible by member login.

7. Committees operate under a program plan and budget approved by the Board.

8. The committees keep summary minutes of their meetings and copies of these minutes are provided to the Club office for retention in official Club files. Members may access committee minutes through the administrative staff in the Club office. Committee reports to the Board are also posted on the RVYC website on the Governance page.

RVYC Bylaws

1.1 Membership categories are: Member, Honorary Member, Honorary Life Member, Life Member, Senior Member, Senior Non-Voting Member, Affiliate Member, Junior Member, Non-Resident Member and Temporary Member.

1.2 MEMBER

A Member shall have reached the age of 19 and have been duly elected in accordance with these Bylaws. Both partners in a spousal relationship shall be Members unless one spouse elects not to be a Member. Members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club, which include: moorage/ berthing, voting and holding office, and proprietary rights. Each joint membership (by virtue of spousal relationship) shall receive a single notice of and vote at Annual General and Special General meetings. Each joint membership shall be eligible for berth/moorage assignments identical to a single-person Member. Each spouse shall jointly share all RVYC billing liabilities. An application for Member category from married parties may be submitted from either or both parties. Children (under the age of 19) of Members are entitled, on application, to Junior Membership without payment of the applicable initiation fees or annual dues.

1.3 HONORARY MEMBER

The Board shall have power to elect for the current billing year as Honorary Members such officers or representative members of other clubs or persons of special distinction as may seem to it desirable. An Honorary Member shall be entitled to such of the privileges of the Club as the Board may assign at the time of the election of that Honorary Member but no Honorary Member shall be eligible to vote or hold office or moorage privileges, nor shall they have any proprietary rights in the assets of the Club.

1.4 HONORARY LIFE MEMBER

An Honorary Life Member shall be one to whom the freedom of the Club has been presented for important contributions to the Club. Honorary Life Members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club. The spouse of an Honorary Life Member shall be a Member without paying subscription fees for their life. Each joint membership (by virtue of spousal membership) shall be eligible for a single vote at general meetings and a single moorage assignment.

1.5 LIFE MEMBER

A Life Member is a person granted this status prior to October 23, 1969.

No further Life Memberships shall be granted. Life Members are entitled to all the privileges of the Club. The spouse of a Life Member shall be a Member without paying subscription fees for their life. Each joint membership (by virtue of spousal membership) shall be eligible for a single vote at general meetings and a single moorage assignment.

1.6 SENIOR MEMBER

A Member of at least one year’s standing who has reached the age of 70 years may apply to the Board for Senior Membership. Senior Members are entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except moorage and the use of the foreshore facilities (marine ways). In the case of a joint membership (by virtue of spousal membership), Senior Membership may be granted when either spouse qualifies and applies for Senior Member status in which case both spouses shall be Senior Members. Each joint membership shall be eligible for a single vote at general meetings.

1.7

SENIOR NON-VOTING MEMBER

A Senior Non-Voting Member is a person granted this status prior to January 31, 2015. No further Senior Non- Voting Memberships shall be granted. Senior Non-Voting Members are entitled to all the privileges of the Club except moorage, their eligibility to vote or hold office or have any proprietary right in Club assets, the use of the Club’s Outstations, or use of the foreshore facilities (marine ways, workshop). In the case of a spousal membership, both spouses shall be Senior Non-Voting Members.

1.8 AFFILIATE MEMBER

An Affiliate shall have reached the age of 19 and have been duly elected in accordance with these Bylaws. Both partners in a spousal relationship shall be Affiliates unless one spouse elects not to be an Affiliate. Members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except that they shall not be eligible to vote or hold office or have proprietary rights in the assets of the Club, or be allowed moorage, or use the Club Outstations, or use the foreshore facilities (marine ways, workshop). Entrance fees paid while an Affiliate Member are credited to the partial entrance fee requirement for Member if an individual subsequently decides to upgrade to that class of membership.

1.9 JUNIOR MEMBER

A person who has attained the age of 8 years but not the age of 19 years may apply to become a Junior Member, provided that applicants who have not attained the age of 14 years shall provide evidence of sailing proficiency satisfactory to the Board. Junior Membership status shall

terminate when the person attains the age of 19 years. Junior Members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club except that they shall not be eligible to vote or hold office, nor shall they have any proprietary rights in the assets of the Club, and they may be restricted to such parts of the Club premises and be required to abide by such regulations as the Board shall designate. Junior Members shall not be entitled to moorage, except as provided in the Moorage Assignment Policy. In the case of a spousal relationship, both spouses shall become Junior Members upon acceptance of the application for Junior Membership. Children (under the age of 19) of Members are entitled, on application, to Junior Membership without payment of the applicable annual dues.

1.10 NON-RESIDENT MEMBER

A Member of one year’s standing may apply for Non-Resident status if that Member (or both Members in the case of a spousal membership), in the opinion of the Board, is to be living for a period of at least one year outside Greater Victoria (inclusive of Colwood, Langford, Metchosin and Sooke), Saanich Peninsula or, in the opinion of the Board an equivalent distance from the Club premises. Non-Resident Members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Club, except that they shall not be eligible to vote or hold office or have proprietary rights in the assets of the Club, or be allowed moorage, or be retained on the moorage waiting list, or use the Club Outstations or rent a Club vessel, or use the foreshore facilities (marine ways, workshop). When, in the opinion of the Board, a Non-Resident Member has returned to the Greater Victoria area, the Board may cause that person’s status to revert to its original Member status, which shall oblige the Member to pay applicable annual dues for that status.

1.11 TEMPORARY MEMBER

The Board shall have the power to elect any persons as Temporary Members for periods of one year or less, upon payment of such fees and upon such other terms as the Board may determine. Temporary Members shall have all the privileges of the Club except that they shall not be eligible to vote or hold office, or have any proprietary rights in the assets of the Club, or be allowed moorage, or use the Club Outstations, or reciprocal privileges, or use the foreshore facilities (marine ways, workshop). A maximum of 20 Temporary Memberships may be in existence at any given time.

1.12 DEATH, DIVORCE, OR SEPARATION

When a Member, Affiliate Member, Honorary Life Member, Life Member, Senior Member, Non-resident Member, Senior Non-Voting Member

or Temporary Member dies, divorces or separates, the spouse of that person shall enjoy a continuation of their current membership privileges for the remainder of the Club’s fiscal year without payment of further entrance fees or annual dues. Subsequent to that time, the spouse of the deceased, divorced or separated person may elect to retain membership in any appropriate membership category upon payment of the appropriate annual dues, but without the payment of any further initiation fee. In the case of divorce or separation, the allocation of indivisible membership privileges (i.e. assigned moorage/ berthing) shall be determined by the individuals in the dissolving spousal relationship.

1.13 STANDING

All members, of any category as set out in 1.1 herein, are in good standing except:

a) Persons who have failed to pay their membership fee or any other subscription or debt due and owing by them to the Club within 30 days of the billing date; or

b) Persons who are subject to suspension from membership pursuant to By-law 19.2, in which case they shall be considered not to be in good standing for the period of suspension; or

c) A Non-Resident Member who, for periods of six months or longer, fails to keep the Club Manager informed of their current mailing address.

1.14 UPGRADING AND DOWNGRADING

Once an individual pays the appropriate entrance fee and joins RVYC in any category, there is no need to “top up” the entrance fee as the individual gets older and remains in that category. If an individual changes membership categories (either Up or Down), and the new entrance fee at the individual’s current age is more than the current entrance fee for the age in the old category, the individual will receive “credit” for having paid the entrance fee which is applicable in the old category at the individual’s current age. If the entrance fee for the new category at an individual’s current age is less than the amount that the individual has already paid in entrance fees, there is no refund. If an individual returns to a category that he had previously been in (and paid the prevailing entrance fee for), the individual does not need to pay any additional entrance fee.

1.15 MOORAGE & SMALL BOAT STORAGE

a) Moorage is assigned in accordance with the Club’s Moorage Regulations. Note that only Members, Life Members, or Honorary Life Members are eligible for moorage assignment in the Club’s marina

facilities or Foreshore Dry Storage areas. At times the Club maintains a moorage Wait List, and only Members, Life Members, or Honorary Life Members are eligible to have their names placed on this list.

b) The term “moorage” as used in all the preceding Bylaws refers to wet moorage at either of the Club’s marinas, or dry storage in the Club’s Foreshore Dry Sailing area. Members, Life Members, Senior Members, Affiliate Members, Junior Members, and Senior Non-Voting Members are also entitled to store a kayak, paddle board, or small drysailed boat (that can be launched from the floats) in a storage spot assigned by the Moorage Committee (assuming space is available) as provided by the Moorage Regulations

ELECTIONS OF MEMBERS

2.1 Honorary Members and Temporary Members may be elected by a majority vote of the Board.

2.2 Honorary Life Members may only be elected at a General Meeting of the Club and by a nine-tenths majority of those members voting at such meeting. Nominations for Honorary Life Membership shall be made in writing to the Board not less than twenty days prior to the meeting at which they are to be considered. Following receipt of such nominations, the Board shall make due investigation of the nominee’s affiliation with the Club and if, in its discretion, the nominee meets the criteria of Honorary Life membership, the Board shall recommend the election of the nominee to Honorary Life Membership at a General Meeting of the Club.

2.3

Election of Members, Senior Members, Junior Members, Affiliate Members, Non-Resident Members, and Temporary Members shall rest with the Board. Applicants for Member, Junior Member, or Affiliate Member categories shall satisfy the Board of their interest in yachting. Applications for membership, proposed and seconded in the case of new members by any two Members, Life Members, Honorary Life Members, Senior Members, Affiliate Members, Senior Non-Voting Members or NonResident Members in good standing, shall be filed with the Secretary in a form prescribed by the Board and shall be accompanied by the applicable entrance fee, which fee shall be returned to the candidate if not elected. The applications shall be posted in the Clubhouse for not less than seven days, after which the Membership Committee shall decide whether to recommend the candidate’s election by ballot, provided that no candidate shall be recommended except upon a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the Membership Committee ballots. Applications that have been accepted by the Membership Committee shall be referred to the Board for acceptance by at least a 50% majority. Junior Members may

propose and second nominations for Junior Member.

2.4 No new Member shall be elected whilst the number of Members exceeds 800 except for:

a) Junior Members advancing to Member status.

b) Affiliate Members advancing to Member status.

c) Other current Club members advancing to Member status.

d) Members who have resigned during the previous 12 months and who are applying for reinstatement under Bylaw 3.2.

2.5 The General Manager shall notify each new member of their election and request payment of dues for the current month. Until the same is paid the member shall not be entitled to the privileges of the Club, and if the same shall remain unpaid for one month after such notification, the election shall be null and void unless such default is explained to the satisfaction of the Board.

2.6 Each new member shall be furnished with a copy of the Bylaws, the House Rules and the Foreshore Operations and Moorage Regulations.

RESIGNATION FROM MEMBERSHIP

3.1 Any member wishing to resign from the Club shall give notice in writing to that effect to the General Manager. Any such resignation shall be effective at the end of the then current month, provided that such member shall continue to be liable for and pay all indebtedness to the Club including accrued dues prorated to the end of the current month.

3.2 A member who has resigned from the Club may apply within 12 months of the effective date of his resignation for reinstatement and, upon payment of subscription from the effective date of his resignation, the Board, at its discretion, may reinstate the member.

ENTRANCE FEES

4.1 Entrance fees shall be as follows:

a) Junior Member (Age 8 – 18) $108 (No entrance fee for children of current members)

b) Member

Member (age 45+) $5000

Member (age 40-44) $5000

Member (age 35-39) $2500

Member (age 30-34) $1500

Member (age 25-29) $ 1000

Member (age 19-24) $ 750

c) Affiliate Member

Affiliate (age 45+) $4000

Affiliate (age 40-44) $4000

Affiliate (age 35-39) $ 2000

Affiliate (age 30-34) $ 1200

Affiliate (age 25-29) $ 800

Affiliate (age 19-24) $ 600

4.2 The entire Entrance Fee for all Junior Member applications shall be paid at the time that the application for membership is made.

4.3 One half of the Entrance fee for Member and Affiliate Member applicants will be paid upon application and the remaining half within one month after election as a member.

4.4 All Entrance Fees and cumulative Annual Dues paid by Junior Members shall be credited toward the Entrance Fee payable when advancing to Affiliate Member or Member status, as the case may be, provided that the person has maintained continuous membership in the Club.

4.5 The Board may adjust or waive the Entrance Fee payable by a qualified applicant. (All Entrance Fees and annual dues are subject to G.S.T.)

ANNUAL DUES

5.1 Honorary Members, Honorary Life Members and Life Members shall not be required to pay annual dues.

5.2 Annual dues for Full Members (age 40 and higher) shall be set by the Board as part of the annual budgeting process. Any changes to the Annual Dues shall be approved by a vote of the membership at a General Meeting.

5.3 Annual Dues for members shall be as follows:

Member (age 40+) As set by the Board and approved by the membership

Member (age 35-39) 75% of the Full Member dues

Member (age 30-34) 50% of the Full Member dues

Member (age 25-29) 40% of the Full Member dues

Member (age 19-24) 25% of the Full Member dues

Senior (age 70+) 50% of the Full Member dues

Senior Non-Voting 25% of the Full Member dues

Affiliate (age 70+) 50% of the Full Member dues

(except those Affiliate Members age 75+ prior to December 1, 2020 who will continue at 25% of Full Member dues)

Affiliate (age 40-69) 80% of the Full Member dues

Affiliate (age 35-39) 60% of the Full Member dues

Affiliate (age 30-34) 40% of the Full Member dues

Affiliate (age 25-29) 32% of the Full Member dues

Affiliate (age 19-24) 20% of the Full Member dues

Junior (age 8-18) 17% of the Full Member dues

(no annual dues are required if the person is a child of any membership category)

Non-Resident 33% of the Full Member dues

20% of the Full Member fee if residing outside of BC, WA, or AB

For the purpose of this By-law 5.3 the age of the member shall be determined at the later of the beginning of the year in respect of which the Annual subscription is payable and the date of application for membership and in the case of a joint spousal membership shall be the age of the younger spouse at that time.

5.4 Annual dues for Temporary Members shall be determined by the Board.

5.5 One-twelfth of the Annual Dues shall be charged to members’ accounts monthly, excepting Non-Resident Members whose accounts shall be billed on December 31. In the case of a joint membership, each spouse shall jointly share RVYC billing liabilities. Annual dues must be paid through one of three means:

a. a pre-authorized debit (PAD) on a Canadian chartered bank or credit union;

b. a cheque or transfer drawn on a Canadian or US bank, savings and loan association or credit union, in which case a processing fee of 4% will be added to the member’s account; or

c. cash, in which case a processing fee of 5% will be added to the member’s account. Members may, upon receiving approval from the Treasurer, tender their payments in US dollars and receive credits in Canadian dollars applied to their accounts at exchange rates determined by the Treasurer.

5.6 The Board shall have the power upon good and sufficient reason to reduce or suspend entirely the Annual Dues or assessment of any member.

5.7 An annual assessment shall be levied on Members, Honorary Life Members, Life Members, and Temporary Members in an amount sufficient to enable the Club to maintain membership in the provincial sailing authority, the British Columbia Sailing Association (BC Sailing).

5.8 A Capital Assessment Fee shall be levied on all members annually and paid into the Capital Reserve Fund, in the amount of a flat fee of $13 per month for all member classes except Juniors and Non-Residents, and a flat fee of $3 per month for Juniors who do not have another family member paying the flat fee of $13 per month, and an annual fee of $40 for Non-Residents, and thereafter increases as approved by a vote of the membership at a General Meeting.

5.9 A Quarterly Food Minimum Charge, calculated in accordance with this bylaw 5.9, shall be levied on all members age 30 and higher, other than Non Resident Members or Honorary Members.

a) The Quarterly Food Minimum Charge shall be equal to the Quarterly Food Minimum Fee less Eligible Purchases of Prepared Foods, or $0, whichever is greater, where

“Quarterly Food Minimum Fee” means $75 per quarter or such other amount as may be set by the Board and approved by the membership, and “Eligible Purchases of Prepared Foods” means the amounts, before taxes and gratuities, charged during the applicable quarter through chits and through reservations on the club’s event calendar to a member’s account for food prepared at the club other than amounts to attend

i. New Year’s Eve Ball.

ii. the Commodore’s Ball,

iii. Opening Day,

iv. any cruising dinner, and

v. any racing regatta

and, for certainty, does not include charges for any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages

b) The Board may establish rules regarding the levying of the Quarterly Food Minimum Charge to ensure efficient administration and utilization of food services

6.1 Any member may introduce a visitor whose place of residence is more than 50 km from the Clubhouse and, provided that the name of the visitor shall have been submitted to and approved by the Secretary and one other member of the Board and have been entered in the Visitors’ Book. The visitor shall be entitled to the use of Club premises as if they were a member for a period not exceeding two weeks. No visitor may be so introduced more than once in any year by the same member, and not more than three times in any year under any circumstances. The member who introduces a visitor shall be answerable for the visitor’s conduct, and for any debt incurred or damage done.

6.2 Any member may introduce guests to the Club, but must enter their names in the Visitors’ Book and accompany them while they are on Club premises. No guest may incur any indebtedness to the Club and a member introducing guests shall be responsible for their expenses and their conduct.

HONORARY OFFICERS

7.1 There shall be an Honorary Commodore and may be an Honorary Chaplain and an Honorary Solicitor whose term of office shall be three years. Honorary Officers, by virtue of their office, and for the term of their office, shall be Honorary members. The Honorary Officers shall be appointed by the Board and shall be named at each Annual General Meeting. Honorary Officers, who are otherwise members, shall not lose the privileges of their membership during the term of their office as Honorary Officers.

START OF GOVERNANCE BYLAWS

OFFICERS

8.1 The Officers of the Club shall be the Commodore, Secretary, Treasurer and Board Chair.

8.2 The Flag Officers of the Club shall be the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, Racing Fleet Captain and Cruising Fleet Captain.

8.3 The Officers and Flag Officers shall serve without remuneration but shall be reimbursed for all expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred whilst engaged in the affairs of the Club.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

9.1 The affairs of the Club shall be governed by a Board of Directors (‘Board’). The Board shall be elected by the Members and include the Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore and six directors-at-large. Members

of the Board shall serve without remuneration but shall be reimbursed for all expenses necessarily and reasonably incurred whilst engaged in the affairs of the Club.

9.2 The Board shall govern the Club’s activities and may execute all the powers and do all the acts and things that a society may exercise and do, subject to all the laws affecting a society and these Bylaws, as amended from time to time by the Club in a general or special meeting.

9.3 The powers and duties of the Board, for the purposes of carrying out the objectives of the Club, include:

a) authority to hire, set terms of employment, evaluate performance, and dismiss the General Manager of the Club;

b) authority to raise or secure the payments of money on security of the whole or any part of the property and assets of the Club whether present or future, to grant, execute, seal and deliver mortgages, bills of sale, debentures and other securities for the same. But in no case shall mortgages of any description be created or debentures issued without a special resolution;

c) authority to draw, make, accept, endorse, discount, execute and issue cheques, promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable and transferable instruments;

d) the Board shall not lease, sell or dispose of the real property of the Club without any such lease, sale or other dispositions first receiving the sanction of a special resolution of the Club;

e) authority to borrow money on the credit of the Club and sell or otherwise deal with securities of the Club;

f) authority to make, alter, vary and rescind from time to time as circumstances require, such policies and procedures as may be thought advisable with respect to the Club’s assets, programs and activities. All policies and procedures made by the Board shall be made available to the Members;

g) authority to delegate its authority to such persons or subcommittees as it shall see fit;

h) authority to form and dismiss Club committees as it shall see fit to carry out the operations of the Club, including establishing appropriate terms of reference for Club committees; and

i) authority to reprimand, fine, suspend or expel a Member for conduct unbecoming a Member.

9.4 The Board shall establish a Moorage Rebuild Fund for the purpose of replacement, upgrade and emergency repair of docks, wharves, pilings, and their component parts located at the Club premises. This fund shall

be created out of moorage revenue in an amount to be determined by the Board annually. The amount so determined shall be reported to the membership at the Club’s Annual General Meeting. This fund shall not be used for any other purpose without the approval of the Club Membership by ordinary resolution at a general meeting.

9.5 The Board shall establish a Capital Reserve Fund (the Fund) for the purposes of replacement, upgrade and significant repair of all existing fixed, moveable and tangible assets at the Club premises. This fund shall be created by consolidating the monies in the current Capital Asset Fund, a portion of the funds in the Contingency Fund as determined by the Board, an amount out of general revenue each year and the amount of the member Capital Assessment fee.

The cash in the Fund will be segregated from the general cash on the Club’s balance sheet and the Fund will accrue interest from the cash balance being invested in interest bearing securities. The fund shall not be used for any other purpose without the approval of the Club membership by ordinary resolution at a general meeting.

ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

10.1 The Board will consist of nine Board Members.

10.2 The Commodore, Vice Commodore and Rear Commodore shall be elected annually for one-year terms. They may stand in any of these positions for a maximum of three consecutive terms.

10.3 The six directors-at-large will be elected for three-year terms. Elections will be on a staggered basis, with two directors-at-large being elected annually. Directors-at-large may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms. If a director-at-large chooses to stand for election to another Board position before their term as director-at-large is due to end, that person shall resign their current directorship effective at or before the date of the general meeting at which the election takes place, and shall submit their resignation no less than 30 days prior to the general meeting at which the election is due to occur.

10.4 If a Board Member serves on the Board as Commodore, Vice Commodore or Rear Commodore and director-at- large roles consecutively, the Board Member’s maximum board service is six years.

10.5 Board Members who have served their maximum terms may stand for election to the Board again after a two-year absence.

10.6 Candidates for election to the Board shall be nominated by not less than two Life Members, Honorary Life Members or Members. The names of qualified and duly nominated candidates shall be made available to Members by posting on the Club notice board for at least twenty-one days preceding the date of the Annual General Meeting. Nominations for Board Members shall cease twenty-one days before the General Meeting at which the candidates are standing for office.

10.7 One week prior to and up to the time of election those Members nominated as Candidates for election to the Board shall be Members in good standing and eligible to vote at the General Meeting at which the Candidate is standing for election.

10.8 Board Members shall be elected by ballot at the Annual General Meeting and may also be elected at a Special General Meeting as specifically provided for in these bylaws. Elections shall be by a majority of votes cast or by acclamation for uncontested Board positions.

10.9 A Board Member must be a Member in good standing while holding office. The position of a Board Member not in good standing shall be deemed to be vacated.

10.10 A Board Member may resign or may be removed from office by a special resolution. The Board may at any time and from time to time appoint a Member eligible to hold office, to the Board to fill a vacancy. A Board Member so appointed shall hold office only until no later than the conclusion of the next Annual General Meeting at which time a successor shall be elected for the balance of the term of the vacated office. The Board may instead schedule an election earlier at a Special General Meeting for the same purpose.

DUTIES OF THE FLAG OFFICERS

11.1 The Commodore shall have the right to preside at all general membership meetings and:

a) The Commodore is the principal Board Member who will oversee the quality of Member programs and services and is responsible for boating, cruising, racing, sail training, social and inter-club activities.

11.2 The Commodore may assign committee liaison roles to some or all of the Board Members and the Commodore shall chair a forum of program committee chairs. The Board Chair shall assist the Commodore in the

11.3 The Vice Commodore shall assist the Commodore in the discharge of the Commodore’s duties.

11.4 The Rear Commodore shall assist the Commodore and Vice-Commodore in the discharge of their duties.

11.5 The Racing Fleet Captain shall Chair the committee responsible for racing activities of the Club.

11.6 The Cruising Fleet Captain shall Chair the committee responsible for cruising activities of the Club.

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

12.1 The Chair of the Board shall preside at all Board meetings and is responsible for managing the business of the Board including setting Board priorities, assigning Board member roles, chairing Board meetings, and communicating and ensuring implementation of Board decisions. The Chair will allocate duties to Board Members to ensure all strategic and business goals of the Club are achieved.

12.2 The Board shall annually elect a Secretary and Treasurer and Board Chair from its Board Members.

12.3 The Secretary shall ensure the preparation of minutes for all Board and Membership meetings, oversee the register of Members and attend to Board correspondence.

12.4 The Treasurer shall oversee financial activities of the Club and ensure all financial records are prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Societies Act.

MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

13.1 The Board will establish policies and procedures governing the conduct of its meetings.

13.2 Meetings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chair or any two Board Members. discharge of the Commodore’s duties.

13.3 The quorum at a Board meeting shall be five voting Board Members.

13.4 The Board may conduct and regulate their meetings and proceedings as they see fit including attendance through appropriate telecommunications or electronic media.

13.5 The Immediate Past Commodore, Honorary Commodore and Honorary Solicitor shall serve the Board in an advisory capacity.

13.6 The Board shall develop an annual work plan, conduct a performance review, and establish compensation for the General Manager. The General Manager is accountable to the Board and duties of the General Manager shall include:

a) managing Club assets;

b) supervising all staff;

c) controlling and accounting for all revenues and expenses;

d) ensure or support, as appropriate, the delivery of all member programs and services within plans established by the Board;

e) engaging and dismissing employees and fixing employee rates of remuneration and employment conditions consistent with policies established by the Board; and,

f) providing ongoing support to the Board in pursuit of its strategic activities and attending Board meetings in an ex officio capacity.

COMMITTEES

14.1 The Board shall establish program and strategic committees to assist in the delivery of Member services, operation of the Club’s facilities and business responsibilities of the Board, however; Strategic Committees shall include but not be limited to: Finance, Membership, Leadership, and Planning; and, Program Committees shall include but not be limited to: Communications, Cruising, Curatorial, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Foreshore and Moorage Assignment, House and Grounds, Information Technology, Opening Day, Outstations, Racing, Racing Funds, Sail Training & Youth Programs and Swiftsure.

14.2 The Chair of all committees shall be approved by the Board.

GENERAL MEETINGS

15.1 a) Notice of any General Meeting shall be sent to all members entitled to vote thereat at least 14 days prior to the date of the meeting.

b) If:

i. notice of the date, time and location of any General Meeting has been sent to every member of the Club who has provided an email address to the Club, by email to that email address; and

ii. notice of the date, time and location of the meeting is posted, throughout the period commencing at least 21 days before the meeting and ending when the meeting is held, on a website that is maintained by or on behalf of the Club and is accessible to all of the members of the Club, then notice of the meeting is deemed to have been sent under Bylaw 15.1 (a).

c) with respect to any vote of the membership set out in these bylaws, the Board shall have power to establish voting methods to allow for telephone, email or any other electronic voting, so long as the notice of the meeting communicates to the membership the procedures for each voting method.

d) a vote conducted through electronic communications medium is deemed to be a ballot vote fulfilling any requirement in these bylaws that a vote be conducted by ballot. Proxy voting contemplated in bylaw 15.2 is not permitted in electronic communication medium.

e) the Board may make rules to govern a meeting held by electronic communications medium which rules may include any reasonable limitations on, and requirements for, participation in the meeting.

15.2 a) Persons entitled to attend and be heard at general meetings are:

i. Members, Life Members, Honorary Life Members, Senior Members, Affiliate Members, Senior Non- Voting Members, and Junior Members.

ii. Guests, whose attendance is for a specific purpose, if their attendance is approved by the Board.

b) Persons entitled to vote at general meetings are: Members, Life Members, Honorary Life Members, and Senior Members who are in good standing.

Members, Life Members, Honorary Life Members and Senior Members who are in good standing holding one proxy in the form provided which has been executed by the voting member, who must be in good standing at the time of the meeting; and has been presented to the Secretary by noon the day prior to the general meeting except in the case of a joint membership as defined in 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, or 1.6 in which case only one vote shall be exercised between the joint members.

15.3 Fifty voting members shall form a quorum at a general meeting. If within one half-hour after the time appointed for a general meeting a quorum

is not present, the meeting if convened upon the requisition of members shall be dissolved. In any other case it shall stand adjourned to the same day in the following week at the same time and place, when those members present shall be a quorum.

15.4 At all general meetings all questions shall be decided by a majority of votes cast except where by statute or by the Bylaws a particular majority is required.

15.5 The Annual General Meeting of the Club shall be held once in every calendar year.

15.6 A Special General Meeting may be called by resolution of the Board or shall be called by requisition of not less than 10% of the members entitled to vote at general meetings.

15.7 The order of business at Annual General Meetings shall be:

1. The Minutes of the last meeting

2. Correspondence

3. Reports

4. Financial Statements and Auditors Reports

5. Amendments to Bylaws

6. Election of Officers

7. Appointment of Auditors

8. Other Business

9. New Business

FISCAL AND BILLING YEAR

16.1 The fiscal year shall be from October 1st to September 30th.

16.2 The billing year shall be from October 1st to September 30th.

AUDITOR

17.1 An Auditor shall be appointed for the ensuing year at each Annual General Meeting. The auditor shall examine and audit the Club accounts and report thereon to the membership annually, and at such times as may be deemed necessary by the Board.

SEAL BOOKS AND RECORDS

18.1 The seal of the Club shall be used only pursuant to a resolution of the Board or a General Meeting, and affixed only in the presence of two members of the Board.

18.2 The books and records of the Club may be inspected by members at any reasonable time at the Office of the Club upon application in writing to the Secretary and subject to the approval of the Board. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The books and records shall be documents, as defined in the Societies Act, Section 1 including financial records of the Club, minutes of the meetings of the Board and Sub Committees. Information of a personal nature or other information which the Board may deem not to be in the best interests of the Club may be withheld.

OBSERVANCE OF BYLAWS AND GENERAL CONDUCT

19.1 Subject to the provisions of the “Societies Act,” every member shall be conclusively deemed to be bound by each of the Bylaws of the Club as if the member had duly contracted in writing with the Club to observe and be bound by the said Bylaws.

19.2 A member who infringes any By-law, regulation or rule of the Club, or who acts in an unseemly or unsportsmanlike manner or in a manner prejudicial to the Club or its membership, may at the discretion of the Board be reprimanded, fined, suspended or expelled; or, any or all of the member’s privileges may be restricted, suspended or withdrawn.

19.3 A minor infraction of the Bylaws, regulations or rules may be dealt with by a committee of three Flag Officers which may caution or reprimand the offending member and shall report its actions to the Board.

19.4 Except as provided in By-law 19.5, no member shall be suspended or expelled except by a two/thirds vote of those members present at a Board meeting of which seven days’ notice shall have been given to each Board member and to the member charged and at which the member charged shall have the right to appear and make defense.

19.5 Any member who neglects to pay any indebtedness to the Club shall be sent a notice of default and in the event that such default continues for 30 days after notification it shall be brought to the attention of the Secretary or the Treasurer who shall report to the Board. The Board shall have the power to expel such a member. However, a member so expelled may, within 60 days of the date of such expulsion and upon payment in full of all indebtedness to the Club, apply for reinstatement

and the Board may at its discretion reinstate the member.

FORFEITURE OF MEMBERSHIP

20.1 Any member who resigns, withdraws, is expelled, or otherwise ceases to be a member shall forfeit all right of claim to the Club property or funds.

INTERPRETATION AND AMENDMENT

21.1 The interpretation of these Bylaws and of any rules or regulations made hereunder shall, in case of dispute, be decided by the Board whose decision shall be final.

21.2 No addition, alteration or amendment shall be made to these Bylaws except by a special resolution.

21.3 Where not otherwise provided by the Bylaws, Roberts Rules of Order, Revised, shall apply to the conduct of meetings.

NOTE: The following Special Resolution was approved by the members at the 1983 Annual General Meeting as a “housekeeping” measure: Resolved as a Special Resolution that Bylaws may be corrected or renumbered to reflect the amendments made thereto PROVIDED THAT such corrections or renumbering shall not alter the intent or effect thereof.

House Rules

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CLUBHOUSE AND GROUNDS

1. The Clubhouse shall be open at times decided by the Board of Directors, such times shall be posted on the Notice Board.

1.1 Provincial Health Regulations require that shirts and shoes be worn in areas where food is being served.

1.2 Hats shall not normally be worn in the Clubhouse unless they are associated with religious, spiritual, health or medical reasons, or part of special event attire.

1.3 Members and guests of the RVYC shall ensure that, while in the Main Lounge, Swiftsure Dining Room and Chart Room areas of the Clubhouse, their clothing is clean, dry and tidy.

1.4 Members and guests not in compliance with House Rules 1.1-1.3 may be asked to leave the Clubhouse until they comply with the applicable House Rules.

2. Employees of the Club are not permitted to leave the premises on errands for members except with the permission of the Manager.

3. Dogs and pets are permitted on Club premises, including the licensed lawns and the front foyer area of the clubhouse, when leashed and under the direct control of a member or their guest. Animals who are not under direct control may lead to the member being asked to remove the animal from the premises. Dogs are not permitted in any other area of the Clubhouse, or on the patio, with the exception of those animals who are compliant with the Guide Dog and Service Dog Act of BC and who are governed by those Regulations.

3.1 Members and their guests are responsible for clean up and removal of any waste from their animal, and for the repair of any damages caused by their animal.

4. Use of the Club Office is strictly confined to the Staff of the Club, to the Club’s Board of Directors and other members of the Club whose duties, such as participation on the Club’s committees, take them there.

5. Use of the kitchen is confined to the Staff of the Club.

6. No political or sectarian demonstrations shall be made in the Clubhouse, nor anywhere else on Club premises.

7. Gambling, other than ordinary games of cards for small stakes, shall not be allowed in the Clubhouse.

8. Posting of Notices on Club noticeboards requires prior approval of the General Manager.

9. Advertising posters, banners and similar items displaying advertising and logos shall be displayed only in areas specified in a facility rental contract, sponsorship agreement, or by the General Manager.

10. Smoking or the use of vapor cigarettes is not permitted in RVYC facilities; this includes all buildings, the patio and porches. Members and guests are not permitted to smoke within a 3-meter buffer zone around doorways, opening windows or air intakes. Cannabis smoking and vaping is also prohibited on Club property including playgrounds, docks, and areas where children gather.

11. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club is committed to providing a safe environment to its members and guests. This duty includes addressing any issues that may impair a member’s ability to perform a function safely. Being impaired means being mentally or physically unable to perform a work function safely due to the use or after-effects of alcohol, cannabis, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, or over-the-counter medications, or any other issue that may impair judgment or performance. Members are not permitted to operate cranes, Club Boats or Club owned power tools while impaired.

12. The Chair of the House and Grounds Committee or the General Manager shall have the right to suspend or modify the application of these House Rules for certain occasions upon which request in advance of the need for suspension or modification.

13. All electronic devices must be on silent mode and shall not be used for voice communication in the Chart Room and Swiftsure Dining Room at all times.

14. Alcoholic beverages are available in accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act of BC.

15. Alcoholic beverages purchased in the Chart Room, the Swiftsure Dining Room or as part of a club sanctioned event may be consumed on club property as defined within our Liquor License. No alcohol is permitted in the outdoor children’s play area, or beyond the boundaries of the patio and three adjacent lawns. No alcohol may be taken outside these areas. The East Lawn is not included within our license, although special events

licensing for this area may be obtained on a case by case basis.

16. Alcoholic beverages will be served by staff in the Swiftsure Dining Room, and may also be served in other licensed areas, should staffing permit.

17. A member supplying alcoholic beverages to a minor on Club property is liable to immediate suspension.

18. Requirements for special purchases of alcoholic beverages to be served at functions or events must be arranged through the Event Manager or the General Manager. No outside alcohol is permitted at these functions.

GENERAL

19. Members introducing guests must enter their names in the Register provided for that purpose. Members are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of their guests.

20. With the exception of the Junior Sailing Program or other Club-sponsored events, children of members shall:

a) Accompany the member while on the Club premises.

b) Be encouraged to take out a Junior membership in the Club at an appropriate age.

c) Not be entitled to use the member’s charging privileges when the member is not accompanying the child or young adult, unless prior permission of the member has been arranged with the restaurant staff.

d) Conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to that of a guest of the Club.

21. The Club does not accept responsibility for loss or damage to property sustained by members, their families or guests.

22. Damage to Club property will be the responsibility of the members concerned.

23. The conduct of an employee of the Club shall in no case be made the subject of a personal reprimand by a member or employee but shall be reported in writing to the General Manager.

24. Magazines, periodicals, books and other materials, which are the property of the Club, must not be taken from the Clubhouse.

25. Dissatisfaction with the efforts or methods of the various Committees to provide services, or carry out duties, is to be stated in writing to the Chair of that Committee. If after expressing dissatisfaction to the Chair of a Committee, improvement is not made to the satisfaction of the member, such continued concern should be communicated in writing to the Commodore.

26. Language or conduct unbecoming a member will not be tolerated on Club premises. Any member guilty of such conduct may be called before the

Board of Directors, and may be subject to suspension or other disciplinary measures as provided in the Club Bylaws.

27. Members may provide gratuities if they wish to acknowledge appreciation for food and beverage services at the Club. Members may also opt to have a fixed gratuity amount attached to any chit which is billed to their member account. In order to do so, Members should contact the General Manager to have this gratuity percentage noted in their member profile. For large parties or events the following policies will

a) For parties of eight or more in the Swiftsure Dining Room, an 18% gratuity will be added to the bill(s).

b) For Club Events, a service charge of up to 18% will be added to the bill and allocated amongst staff who work the event, with a portion also allocated to the Staff Gratuity Fund.

c) For private Member Events, Member sponsored events, or for nonmember events, a service charge of up to 20% may be added to the bill and allocated amongst staff who work the event, with a portion also allocated to the Staff Gratuity Fund.

d) Members are encouraged to contribute in December to the Staff Gratuity Fund to recognize the service efforts expended by staff who are not servers in the food and beverage department

28. Members are advised that the amenities of the Club are not available to the staff except as a guest of a member.

29. Parking on the lower lot at Cadboro Bay and the parking lot at Tsehum Haven is restricted to member’s vehicles only. Members vehicles must display an RVYC burgee parking tag while parked in these parking lots, and;

a) Overnight parking in the lower lot at Cadboro Bay is prohibited unless authorized by the General Manager or their designate, and;

b) Parking in the upper lot at Cadboro Bay and at the lot at Tsehum Haven is limited to no more than nine consecutive nights for members’ vehicles while away cruising unless authorized by the General Manager or their designate, and;

c) Parking in designated loading zones is restricted to 30 minutes, and;

d) Parking in reserved spaces (handicapped, Board, Staff) is reserved for those authorized, and;

e) Failure to comply with these rules may result in non-compliant vehicles being immobilized or towed at the owner’s expense.

f) Members shall advise their guests of these rules.

30. Violations of these rules reported to the Chair of the House and Grounds Committee will be laid before the Board of Directors Committee for consideration.

31. No member is to be excused from a full knowledge of these rules.

RVYC Clubhouse Rental Policy

A distinction is made between member functions and membersponsored functions to ensure that RVYC facilities and services remain a priority for members. All functions must be booked and approved through the General Manager or Event Manager.

MEMBER FUNCTIONS

– Members may rent Club facilities for their own use, provided the function does not interfere with RVYC-organized events.

MEMBER-SPONSORED

FUNCTIONS

– Members may act as sponsors or contacts to facilitate a function being held in the Clubhouse. Member functions take priority over member-sponsored functions.

Functions for political, religious, business, professional, or fundraising purposes are not permitted without prior approval from the Board of Directors.

FUNCTIONS REQUIRING FOOD SERVICES

a) No outside catering is permitted, and access to the kitchen is restricted to Club kitchen staff.

b) For all functions, food services will be provided by Club kitchen staff as negotiated between the Event Manager and the event convenor.

Foreshore Operations & Moorage Regulations

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1. INTERPRETATION

1.1. For the purpose of the Foreshore Operations and Moorage Regulations:

a. Committee means the duly appointed Standing Committee responsible for the foreshore operations and moorage assignment.

b. Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee means the duly appointed Sub Committee responsible for assigning moorage.

c. Moorage Assignment Officer refers to either the Cadboro Bay or Tsehum Haven Officer appointed by the Committee to administer moorage assignments.

d. Moorage means wet and dry storage berths located on the Foreshore and upland at Cadboro Bay and Tsehum Haven.

e. Moorage Waitlist refers to the list maintained by the General Manager of Members interested in moorage. Lists are stratified by the maximum length the slip can accommodate. Members can only have one listing for each marina plus a boathouse plus a drysail spot.

f. Dry-Stored Vessels means a small sailing craft, small power boats, tenders, rowboats, canoes, kayaks, small trailer/boat units, etc., and limited numbers of dry-sailed keel boats that require a hoist for launching, that are assigned a dry storage slip.

g. Dry-Sailed Racing Boat is a dry stored sailboat that is primarily designed and used for racing competition.

h. Tender means a small craft, that serves as transportation between larger vessel and a shore facility, not exceeding 10.5 feet in length and capable of being stored:

i. without engine, on its side or on its transom in a rack provided by the Club; or

ii. without engine in a designated storage space 66” in width and 28” in height provided by the Club.

i. Overall Length (OAL) of a vessel means its total length based

on the vessel’s hull length plus any additional equipment such as anchors, pulpits, bowsprits, swim grids, tenders, davits, push pits, mizzen booms, outboard motors, etc. as the vessel was found to be at the time of measurement.

j. Regular use of a vessel means:

i. a vessel that is maintained in good repair, is visited on a regular basis and is capable of departing and returning to the Club facilities under its own power in a manner that is consistent with Section 3.2 and 4.23 of the Foreshores Operations and Moorage Regulations; and

ii. in the case of a dry-sailed racing boat, a vessel having been raced at least 15 times in the course of a year at any organized racing event recognized by the Racing Fleet Committee. Owners may be requested to demonstrate activity levels at the request of the Committee.

k. Notification to remove a vessel means written notification from the General Manager on the recommendation of the Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee that requires a Member to remove their vessel from Club facilities.

l. A “Designated Dry-Sailed Racing Fleet” is a one-design racing fleet that is either building towards or consists of five or more boats actively raced as a division at club events and designated as such in these Regulations.

m. Assign (or assignment) means assigning moorage to a Member not currently assigned moorage at the club.

n. Right-sizing refers to reassignment of a Member’s vessel to the correct sized slip for that vessel.

o. Reassign at the Member’s request means assigning moorage for a Member’s vessel to a different slip, in the same band at the same facility where the Member currently has a permanently assigned slip.

p. Reassign at the Clubs request means assigning moorage for a Member’s vessel to a different slip where the Committee has determined it to be in the best interest of the Club to do so.

q. For the purposes of moorage assignment:

i. an “active” Member is a Member who is eligible for and prepared to accept an offer of moorage for a vessel as described in the Member’s application for assignment of moorage or reassignment of moorage.

ii. an “inactive” Member is a Member who is not prepared to accept an offer of moorage at present, does not wish to be contacted with an offer of moorage and accepts their responsibility to advise the General Manager in writing should they wish to move to the active list.

r. Vessel Size means the OAL, beam, and draft of a vessel.

s. Slip Size means the size of a slip as described by the maximum

authorized OAL, the width available in a slip to accommodate a vessels beam, the depth of water at low water available to accommodate a vessel’s draft; and, the fairway available, expressed as the ratio of the measured distance of the fairway used to access the slip and the vessels OAL as determined by the committee.

t. Racing Dinghy means a small, un-ballasted, open sailing boat primarily used for racing with an overall length no greater than 20 feet.

u. Boathouse means a floating structure used for the shelter of a vessel. Boathouses are considered to be vessels for the purposes of these Regulations including but not limited to Sections 3.2, 3.3, 3.11, and 4.24 with the exception that a boathouse is not required to move six times a year under its own power.

1.2 For the purpose of these Regulations:

a. Member means

i. Members eligible for moorage as defined within RVYC Bylaws 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5; and in good standing as defined in RVYC Bylaw 1.13.

ii. Junior Members, in respect of dry storage and racing dinghies only.

b. Visiting Vessel means a vessel not having permanent or sublet moorage at the Club, including vessels belonging to club Members.

c. Visitor means the owner or operator of a visiting vessel including club members not having permanent or sublet moorage at Club facilities.

2. ADMINISTRATION

2.1 Amendments to these Regulations enacted from time to time by the Board shall:

a. Be effective when approved by the Board; and

b. Be published on the Club website and be available at the Club Office. A notification that amendments have been made will be published in the next available Jibsheet; and

c. Be published in the Club Annual.

2.2 Where unique and special circumstances may exist, a Member may apply in writing to the Board for partial or full relief from any requirement or limiting factor contained in the Foreshore Operations and Moorage Regulations.

3. FORESHORE OPERATING REGULATIONS

3.1 All vessels approaching, using or departing Club facilities shall do so in a cautious and seaman-like manner to avoid any damage to other vessels or Club property.

3.2 All vessels moored at Club facilities (including dry stored vessels) must be maintained in good operating condition consistent with generally accepted practices of good seamanship and be in compliance with all applicable safety, insurance and other regulatory requirements. Operating condition shall be demonstrated, at the request of the General

Manager, by promptly removing the vessel from the Club facilities and returning it to its berth under its own power (except boathouses). It is understood that vessels may not fully comply with the above when undergoing short-term repair.

3.3 All vessels moored at Club facilities (including dry stored vessels) shall be:

a. Wholly owned by a Member except as allowed in Section 4.2 and 4.3; and

b. Shall be covered by liability insurance in the amount of $2,000,000 and a current copy of vessel coverage is required to be on file with the Club Office.

3.4 Fueling of Member vessels shall be carried out by Members in a manner consistent with safety and protection of the environment, and in particular:

a. Gasoline powered vessels must not be refueled within a boathouse.

b. Gasoline, diesel, or propane fuels shall not be stored within a boathouse, other than that which is on a boat.

c. All spills or leakage of fuels shall be reported to Foreshore staff at the earliest opportunity.

3.5 Marine toilets, holding tanks and oil-contaminated bilges shall not be discharged overboard within Club mooring areas.

3.6 Personal items are not permitted to be stored on the docks (e.g. crab traps, chairs, motors etc.).

3.7 No attachments are permitted to be installed on docks without prior permission from the Foreshore Office (e.g. fenders, dock wheels, etc).

3.8 Vessels using dock electrical power may only use the designated power pedestals and CSA approved marine cords and plugs.

3.9 Visitor berths at Cadboro Bay that are designated for the accommodation of vessels from other Clubs and Associations with reciprocal privileges are reserved solely for this purpose unless otherwise authorized by the General Manager or their designate.

3.10 The “visitors” dock at Tsehum Haven is a restricted berth, reserved for the accommodation of Member vessels in transit, and:

a. Is available on a first come first served basis for a courtesy period not to exceed 24 hours; and

b. Vessels staying in excess of 24 hours may be subject to a penalty of $1.00 per foot OAL per day or portion thereof.

3.11 Removal of a vessel from Club premises may be requested by the General Manager, upon recommendation by the Committee, if the vessel is:

a. Deemed to be a hazard;

b. Deemed to be a nuisance; or

c. Is otherwise considered to be unacceptable by the Committee.

3.12 All Member-owned or leased vessels not meeting the requirements of Section 3.2 or 3.3 or for which the applicable fees have not been paid shall be removed from Club facilities and the Member’s moorage privileges revoked immediately upon notification in writing by the General Manager, as directed by the Board.

3.13 Boat trailers stored on Club premises shall be limited to:

a. Club-owned boat trailers and those trailers required for vessels assigned dry storage on the foreshore upland.

b. Day-use trailers, as directed by the Foreshore Staff.

c. Trailers associated with special events that have prior approval by the General Manager for a specific limited timeframe.

3.14 Tenders, other small craft, trailers and miscellaneous equipment not properly registered and identified with a decal provided by the Club annually or for which ownership cannot be determined shall be subject to removal at the owner’s expense, or otherwise be disposed of by the Club.

3.15 Dry-sailed or dry-stored vessels on the foreshore upland and dinghy docks:

a. Must be returned to their assigned spaces or to their storage trailers in their designated storage spaces at the conclusion of the day’s activities.

b. Are not permitted to be left at or on a dock, other than their assigned storage spaces, unless otherwise approved in writing by the General Manager or their designate in exceptional circumstances and for special events.

c. In the event that a vessel has not been returned to its designated space the Members account will be charged at the rate specified in Section 4.12 for each day the vessel is left at the dock.

d. The Foreshore Staff may return the vessel to its designated space and the Member will be subject to a charge for this service.

3.16 Dry-stored vessels:

a. Such as small power boats with an engine attached and sailing vessels with a fixed rig may be assigned space on the dock.

b. Such vessels as tenders, kayaks, canoes, row boats and sailing vessels without fixed rigging may be assigned space in racks provided by the Club.

c. The existing Mini 12 Deceptions & Illusions stored on P dock will be granted storage as long as they maintain a designated dry sailing fleet status. If an existing Mini 12 is sold to a club Member that person may retain the assigned spot once it is contracted.

3.17 Vessel maintenance and repairs are permitted on Club premises and:

a. Shall be limited to repairs that are of a minor nature.

b. Any work conducted at the Club, whether in the water or on the

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foreshore upland, shall not infringe upon Club property or Members’ property or rights.

c. Members using the foreshore workshop, foreshore areas or the sailing activities storage building shall clean up the immediate area after use; and, in the event that a Member has failed to satisfactorily clean up the work area:

i. The Foreshore Staff may clean up after the Member; and

ii. The Member will receive a service charge on their account for this service.

Members are responsible for trades people conduct engaged by them while those trades people are working on Club premises.

3.19 Club work areas are available for work on Member’s vessels and:

a. Shall not be used for work unrelated to work on Member’s vessels.

b. Shall not generally be used by trades people or repair or maintenance business.

c. The Member in respect of whose vessel the related work is being carried out shall ensure that the area is cleared and cleaned at the completion of each use and not less frequently than twice daily in any event.

3.20

Members are required to provide their own hand tools and small power tools when servicing their vessels but may, on occasion, request the use of foreshore tools to meet unforeseen needs on the condition that:

a. Borrowed tools are to be returned immediately after use.

b. Borrowed tools that are damaged or lost while in the custody of the Member are to be repaired or replaced, as the case may be, by that Member.

c. Members failing to comply with Section 3.20 (a) or (b) will receive a charge to their account to replace or repair any lost or damaged foreshore tools.

3.21 Marine ways and hoists are for the use of Members only and:

a. The marine ways may be operated by Foreshore Staff only.

b. The hoists may be operated by Foreshore Staff or by designated Members who have been instructed in their proper use by a Member of the Foreshore Staff and signed off on the hoist user agreement which is renewable once every two years.

c. A list of designated Members qualified to operate the hoists will be posted in the Foreshore Offices.

d. The Member-owner is responsible for the care, custody and control of the vessel during haul-outs and launching and as such are required to sign a waiver absolving the club of responsibility.

e. The Member shall be covered by liability insurance equal to the amount required for Members whose vessels are moored at the Club; no person shall remain aboard a vessel being lifted from or returned

to the water by means of a hoist.

f. Members are responsible for leaving the area around the marine ways and hoists hosed down, clean and orderly; and, in the event that a Member has failed to satisfactorily clean up the work area:

i. The Foreshore Staff may clean up after the Member; and

ii. The Member will receive a service charge on their account for this service.

3.22 Towing of Member vessels to or from the marine ways or hoists, or from one berth to another, or for any other non-emergency, may be done by the Foreshore Staff and the Member will be levied a service charge on their account.

3.23 Lockers on the foreshore are:

a. Primarily for the use of Members who have been assigned moorage but Members not assigned moorage may be assigned a locker if availability exists.

b. Assigned on the basis of written application, submitted to the General Manager.

c. Not be used to store combustible liquids or gases.

3.24 Advertisements/For Sale notices may be placed by Members, offering their vessel for sale, on or within the vessel and/or on the foreshore bulletin boards.

3.25 Security is the responsibility of all Members and during those hours when Foreshore Staff are not on duty:

a. The gates to the docks must be kept closed and locked.

b. The doors to the foreshore buildings and equipment control rooms must be secured by the person last using these facilities.

3.26 Members are required to comply with directions from Club Staff regarding their use of space on the foreshore, parking, upland, dry and wet storage areas. Members failing to comply with such direction in a respectful and cooperative manner shall be in contravention of these Regulations and subject to action under Section 5.

MOORAGE AND STORAGE REGULATIONS

4. MOORAGE REGULATIONS

4.1 The general principles guiding moorage and storage issues are:

a. Members shall not be permitted to:

i. hold or sublet more than one wet storage berth and hold more than one dry storage space; nor

ii. moor more than one vessel at one time in a wet berth; nor

iii. store more than one small craft in a dry storage space at any one time; except

A) as provided in Sections 4.12 and 4.22, or

B) if there are no suitable applications for an available berth or dry storage area, a Member may berth or store a second vessel, upon approval of the Committee, for a period of time to be fixed by the Committee.

b. Members shall not have any proprietary right to an assigned berth or space.

c. Moorage shall not be assigned, sublet or transferred except as provided in these Regulations.

d. There shall be a Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee comprised of Members of the Committee led by a Moorage Assignment Officer. There shall be a minimum of three Members appointed to this SubCommittee.

e. The Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee shall make every effort to ensure the efficient and equitable assignment of moorage.

f. All moorage assignment decisions of the Moorage Assignment SubCommittee as outlined in these Regulations must be ratified by at least three of its Members.

g. The Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee may reassign moorage when to do so is in the best interest of the Club and its Membership.

h. Members shall not sublet nor obtain alternative moorage at Club facilities for any vessel that is already moored, on a permanent basis, at Club facilities.

i. Vessels and boathouses moored at Club facilities shall be moored at the owner’s risk and the Club shall not be responsible for any loss or damage caused or sustained by vessels and boathouses.

j. Member vessels moored at Club facilities shall not be used as liveaboard accommodation for a period in excess of three consecutive days without advance written approval of the General Manager.

k. Member-owners are responsible for securely mooring their vessel and shall provide all necessary mooring lines and chaffing gear.

l. Rafting shall not be permitted except under special circumstances as authorized in writing and in advance by the General Manager.

m. A tender may be secured to the parent vessel for a period not exceeding 14 days provided that it does not inconvenience another Member or subject another vessel to risk of damage.

n. A Member may apply for moorage and maintain a position on the moorage waitlist in any particular waitlist band and may give notice to change waitlist bands; however, they may only accept moorage for slips in their current selected band.

o. Every Member assigned moorage at the Club must have in place a moorage contract with the Club before the vessel is brought to Club facilities. Any vessel not subject of a moorage contract shall be removed from the club within 30 days following a request by the General Manager.

p. Members are responsible to ensure that their vessels full description and dimensions including OAL as measured by the Club are correctly

shown in the Club’s records for moorage assignment and billing purposes. If any modifications are made to a boat or boathouse that would result in a change to the dimensions, the Member shall notify the Committee in advance and obtain approval for such changes. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of moorage.

4.2 Joint ownership of vessels is permitted, and:

a. Members seeking moorage shall disclose on the application form the names of all persons having a proprietary interest in the applicant’s vessel as well as the share of each person.

b. The Member seeking to be assigned moorage shall be the partner Member holding the largest share but must have no less than an equal share with any other person having a proprietary interest in the applicant’s vessel.

c. As a condition of moorage assignment Members seeking moorage in a joint ownership arrangement agree to provide proof of ownership interest when requested to do so by the General Manager.

d. The General Manager shall not entertain an application for or retention of moorage where a non-Member or a Member not entitled to moorage of that type has a proprietary interest in the vessel concerned.

4.3 Chartered and leased vessels may be eligible for moorage at Club facilities where:

a. The Member has filed, with the General Manager, a copy of the signed charter or lease agreement that:

i. is dated; and

ii. is signed by both the owner and the charterer or lessee, as the case may be; and

iii. describes the vessel including:

A) the vessel name; and

B) the vessel license or registration number; and

C) the vessel manufacturer, model and size.

iv. specifies the vessel owner’s name, address and telephone number.

b. The Member must be the sole charterer/lessee, hold an equal or greater interest in the lease than all Members holding an interest in the lease. All persons with an interest in the lease must be club Members and be entitled to the moorage requested.

4.4 Applications for moorage, reassignment of moorage or storage shall be managed as outlined in these Regulations. Members contemplating needing moorage, even in the distant future, are encouraged to apply for the waitlist in order to accumulate seniority:

a. Waitlist applications shall comply with the provisions in Section 4.5 and be submitted to the General Manager, in the case of Members seeking either:

i. assignment of moorage or storage for a vessel not having

permanent moorage or storage at Club facilities; or

ii. reassignment at the Members request for moorage or storage to a preferred location for a vessel having permanent moorage or storage at Club facilities.

b. Applications for assignment may be amended by the applicant, prior to assignment, by providing written notification to the General Manager. The amendment will not be considered for the purposes of moorage assignment until the next published Waitlist is made available to Members on the Club website as per Section 4.5(c); the Waitlist is updated and published at the beginning of each month.

c. Applications for reassignment may only be amended to correct incorrect information relating to a vessel having permanent moorage or storage at the club and may not be used as the basis for an application for a vessel not having permanent moorage or storage at Club facilities.

d. The seniority date assigned to the Member for the Waitlist, including reassignment, shall be the date on which the application is processed by the General Manager.

e. Applications for moorage or storage must be submitted and space assignments finalized BEFORE the vessel concerned is brought to Club facilities.

4.5 Moorage Waitlists for wet moorage, dry sail moorage and dry storage shall be compiled and maintained under the direction of the General Manager, and:

a. Shall comprise of Active and Inactive lists as defined in Section 1.1.q. Members may move, upon written request to the General Manager, without consequence except as provided for below, between the following lists:

i. an active waitlist, comprising Members who have provided vessel size information specific to the vessel for which they are seeking moorage and from which allocations and reallocations will be offered; and

ii. an inactive waitlist, comprising Members who are contemplating moorage at some time in the future.

b. The active waitlist shall comprise the following sub-lists grouped in seniority date order by OAL for the size of slip for which they will be considered:

i. those Members who have requested wet moorage assignment or re-assignment at Cadboro Bay; and

ii. those Members who have requested wet moorage assignment or re-assignment at Tsehum Haven; and

iii. those Members who have requested a boat house; and

iv. those Members who have requested dry storage or dry sail moorage; and

v. those Members requesting tender storage.

c. All moorage vacancies will be published on the Club website and advertised in the Jibsheet for a minimum of two weeks and Members in the appropriate waitlist band are eligible to apply to the General Manager.

d. Except for reassignments, if a Member on the active waitlist for a new assignment fails to apply on two advertised opportunities they will be moved from the active waitlist to the inactive waitlist.

4.6 Moorage and storage assignments are made by the Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee, and;

a. Shall be made according to seniority on the active waitlist specified in Section 4.5(b) taking into consideration the relationship between the slip size of the available slip, the applicants waitlist band and vessel size, including any provisions for Dry Sailed Racing Fleets in Section 4.6(d) where applicable.

b. Moorage will be assigned based on the following priority:

i. right sizing (as defined in Section 1.1.n).

ii. reassignment at the Clubs Request (as defined in Section 1.1.p).

iii. reassignment at the Member’s Request (as defined in Section 1.1.o).

iv. assignment (as defined in Section 1.1.m).

c. A Member, upon being offered a berth, may:

i. refuse the offer and retain seniority on the moorage active waitlist subject to Section 4.5; or

ii. accept the offer, moor a vessel of the designated size in the berth, and be removed from the moorage waitlist.

d. Priority for dry-sail moorage will be given to boats that are of a Designated Dry-Sail Racing Fleet, however a boat on the waitlist that is not that of a Designated Dry-Sail Racing Fleet class will be passed over for moorage assignment no more than twice.

e. The following will be recognized under Moorage Regulation Section 1.1(l) as Designated Dry-Sailed Racing Fleets: Melges 24 & M242 on the hard & Mini12 Deceptions, Mini 12 Illusions & 2.4mRs on “P’” dock. All designated fleets will be regularly reviewed to ensure they meet Section 1.1(l) criteria.

f. Where space permits, priority will be given on the basis of seniority, regardless of the length of the vessel, provided that the vessel is no longer than the OAL authorized, for multi-hulled vessels in slips located at the outboard end of a dock.

g. Assignments for berth space on P Dock at Cadboro Bay will be made on a “first come, first served” basis.

4.7 Annual Permits in the form of decals shall be issued for dry-stored vessels and trailers that are assigned space and:

a. Shall be affixed permanently and prominently on the vessel’s transom and trailer frame.

b. Shall be numbered and registered to the Member-owner at the time a space is assigned and the permit is issued.

c. The Committee may terminate dry storage where the vessel and/or trailer is not in regular use or where payment of required fees has not been verified.

4.8 Moorage and storage charges shall be in accordance with the scale approved by the Board from time to time and published on the Club website, and:

a. New assignments and reassignments shall be charged on the basis of vessel OAL or defined Slip Band length whichever is greater for:

i. wet-stored vessels; and

ii. dry-stored vessels or dry-sailed racing vessels that require the hoist for launching.

b. Shall be charged according to the scale for those vessels not described in Clause (a)(ii).

c. Where a vessel is held jointly by two or more Members, one Member shall be designated and responsible for moorage and other related charges.

d. All charges will apply uniformly to both Cadboro Bay and Tsehum facilities.

e. Visitor reciprocal moorage shall be charged according to the policy outlined on the Club website defining reciprocal privileges.

4.9 Termination of moorage assignment shall:

a. Take place only upon receipt by the General Manager of written notification from the Member.

b. Take effect on either:

i. two full calendar months following the receipt of notification in Section 4.9(a); or

ii. a date stated in the notice, that is not earlier than the date in Section 4.9(b)Cl.(i); or

iii. the date another Member assumes responsibility for the slip following assignment to that Member.

4.10 Members that have held moorage for at least five full years at the same moorage facility may, upon written application to the General Manager, relinquish their slip and:

a. Be placed at the top of the moorage assignment waitlist in the order in which their applications are received by the General Manager.

b. Be eligible to be offered slips of the same boat length or smaller than was in the slip that was relinquished. A minimum of one year must pass from relinquishment to eligibility for assignment.

4.11 Temporarily vacated wet moorage will exist from time to time and:

a. Where:

i. a Member temporarily vacates an assigned wet moorage berth for a period exceeding three days, that Member shall advise the Foreshore staff; or

ii. where a wet moorage berth has been vacated for more than three days and the Foreshore staff has not been advised, that berth shall be deemed to be vacant for an unspecified period.

b. The vacated berth described in Clause (a)(i) or (a)(ii) may be made available, at the discretion of the Club, to another Member or a visiting vessel until the return of the Member.

4.12 Temporary accommodation is available for Members and visiting vessels subject to space availability, and:

a. Members and visitors wishing to berth a vessel temporarily at the Club must apply to do so and register with the Foreshore staff:

i. in advance of arrival; or

ii. immediately upon arrival; or

iii. in the event that no representative of the Club authorized to accept applications for temporary accommodation is available at the time of arrival, as soon after arrival as that representative is available; and

iv. shall provide proof of adequate liability insurance when requested to do so. Adequate liability insurance is $2,000,000 for yachts registered in Canada and $300,000 for yachts registered in the US.

b. Members and visitors not applying for temporary moorage as required by Section 4.12(a) will be charged the daily rate published on the Club website as defined for reciprocal privileges, for each day that the vessel occupies a berth at the Club, plus shore power charges.

c. Accommodation for Members and visitors will be provided:

i. for Members of Royal Victoria Yacht Club who are in good standing:

A) up to 14 days per calendar year at no charge; and

B) an additional 14 days per calendar year at the discretion of the Foreshore staff, charged at the per foot rate specified by the Board Approved Moorage Rate Fee Schedule for each day that the vessel occupies a berth at the Club, plus shore power charges.

ii. for reciprocal visitors as published on the Club website defining reciprocal privileges.

4.13 Summer moorage may be offered:

a. When the committee designates berths, that are not suitable for yearround moorage as summer moorage; for the subsequent period of May 1st to September 30th, inclusive.

b. To Members:

i. who have responded to Summer Moorage Slips advertised in the Jibsheet, which will run for two consecutive weeks prior to February 1st 9am deadline.

ii. in the event of multiple applications for a particular slip, assignments will be by lottery from applications received; all assignments will be communicated to all applicants.

iii. a waitlist, for the current year, will be compiled and posted on Foreshore page of club website. Vacated slips will be filled from the waitlist; in the event of no waitlist for available summer moorage slip, the vacancy will be posted in the Jibsheet and assigned on the basis of the chronological order of receipt of applications based on vessel suitability for slip available or best use.

iv. summer Moorage is a 5-month contract requiring a non-refundable deposit and two-month termination clause.

4.14 Exchanges of berths may be permitted:

a. For a period of time not exceeding 14 days in a calendar year where:

i. adjacent vessels are not inconvenienced or subject to hazards created by the exchanged vessel; and

ii. the General Manager has received advanced written notification.

b. For a period of time exceeding 14 days but not exceeding 365 days where:

i. adjacent vessels are not inconvenienced or subject to hazards created by the exchanged vessel;

ii. the General Manager has received advanced written notification; and

iii. the Committee has given written approval of the exchange; and

c. Shall not apply to dry-stored vessels.

4.15 Sub-leasing of berths may be available to Members from time to time and:

a. Members that have held moorage for at least one full year at the same moorage facility may, upon written application to the General Manager, request to sublet their slip for a minimum of 2 months up to a maximum of 12 months.

b. Slips available for sublet will be advertised in the Jibsheet and will be available for Members to express interest to the General Manager. There is no waitlist for Sublets and applications will be taken on a first come, first served basis.

c. Members applying for sublets can not have permanent wet moorage.

d. Payments to the club for moorage and electrical charges for the slip, sub-leased by the sub-lessor, may continue during the term of the sub-lease.

e. The sub-lessee shall pay to the club 110% of the moorage rate for the slip each month for the term of the sub-lease, based on the vessel

length agreed to by the parties.

f. By the conclusion of the sub-lease the club will have reimbursed the sub-lessor 100% of the moorage rate agreed to in d. above, plus any electrical charges incurred by the sub-lessee for the period of time the sublet berth was actually occupied and paid for. The balance will be retained by the Club to cover administrative costs involved.

g. A party to the sub-lease agreement may terminate the agreement prior to the end date of the sub-lease agreement:

i. two full calendar months following the receipt of notification to the club to terminate the sub-lease agreement; or

ii. an earlier date upon notification to the Club if the sub-lessor agrees to resume paying moorage or the sub-lessee agrees to relinquish the slip as of that earlier date; or

iii. the date upon which another Member assumes responsibility for payment of moorage by entering into subsequent sub-lease with the Club and sub-lessor.

4.16 A Member selling, chartering, leasing or otherwise transferring any portion of a vessel moored at the Club shall:

a. Immediately inform the General Manager, in writing.

b. Immediately forfeit moorage rights for that vessel if any interest in it is transferred to a non-Member.

4.17. A Member selling a vessel moored at the Club with the intention of purchasing another vessel within the next 12 months may sublet the moorage, in accordance with Section 4.15, and:

a. If the Member acquires a vessel of the same size within 12 months, it shall be moored in the berth.

b. If the Member fails to acquire a vessel within the 12 month period, the berth shall revert to the Sub-Committee for assignment.

c. If the Member acquires a vessel of a greater size within the 12 month period, the berth shall revert to the Sub-Committee for assignment and the Member may apply for assignment of moorage as per Section 4.4(a),Cl.(i); except where the new boat fits within the OAL, beam and draft parameters of the currently assigned berth. However, if the prior vessel was subject to right sizing, the new boat is restricted to the berth size to which the prior boat would have been right sized when a berth became available.

d. If the Member acquires a vessel of a lesser size:

i. the vessel may be moored in the berth; and

ii. the current moorage will continue to be charged; and

iii. the vessel will be reassigned to a smaller compatible berth when one becomes available.

4.18 A Member purchasing, leasing or otherwise acquiring an interest greater than 50% in a vessel moored at the Club shall not acquire rights

to the vendor’s berth and should immediately apply for moorage as set out in Section 4.4. The vessel is to be removed from the club effective the termination date of the vendors moorage.

4.19 A Member who purchases a second vessel and acquires a berth for it, subject to Section 4.6, may retain the berth assigned to the first vessel for a period not exceeding two months, subject to Section 4.1(b).

4.20 In the event of the death of a Member who has a vessel moored at the Club:

a. A surviving spouse shall, within 12 months following the death of the Member, either:

i. remove the vessel from Club facilities; or

ii. become a Member under Bylaw 1.9 and retain the assigned moorage; or

b. The vessel shall be removed from the Club within 90 days of the death of the Member.

4.21 Members vacating boathouses shall:

a. Immediately notify the General Manager, in writing, that the boathouse has been vacated;

b. Continue to be responsible for moorage charges; and

c. May sublet moorage occupied by the boathouse in accordance with Regulation 4.15; and

d. Within 12 months of the date of vacating the boathouse:

i. place another suitable vessel in the boathouse; or

ii. obtain an independent appraisal by an appraiser approved by the Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee and sell the boathouse for no more than 120% of its appraised value to a Member:

A) having priority on the moorage waiting list described in Section 4.5; or

B) where no Member on the waitlist purchases the boathouse, any Member following advertisement in the Mainsheet; or

iii. remove the boathouse, at the Member’s expense, from Club facilities at the conclusion of the 12 month period if the conditions of either Section 4.21(d), Cl.(i) or (ii) have not been fulfilled; or

iv. if the boathouse is not removed within 30 days following the expiration of the 12 month period, the Club shall have the boathouse removed and disposed of at the Member’s expense.

4.22 Should space permit one tender may be stored on Club premises by a Member who holds a wet berth assignment without preventing that Member being assigned dry storage space for one other small craft, and:

a. Tenders stored on Club premises shall:

i. display a valid permit decal in a conspicuous location on the transom; and

ii. be stored in the prescribed manner and in the location designated by the Committee.

b. The Committee may terminate storage for any tender that: i. is rarely or never used; or ii. is stored improperly.

4.23 All vessels shall be used regularly and shall depart and return to the Club facilities under their own power at least six times annually (except boathouses).

4.24

Owners of vessels not in compliance with these Regulations will receive notification from the General Manager to remove their vessel from the Club facilities and:

a. Shall remove their vessel from Club facilities within 30 days of the mailing of the written notification to remove their vessel; or

b. May submit a written appeal of the notification to remove their vessel to the Moorage Assignment Sub-Committee within 30 days of the mailing of the notification and may attend a hearing of the appeal if requested to attend; and

c. Shall comply with the decision of the appeal hearing within 30 days of the mailing of the results of that hearing; or

d. May submit a written appeal of the results of the appeal hearing described in Section 4.24(b) to the Board and may attend a hearing of the appeal if requested to attend; and,

e. Shall comply with the decision of the Board within 30 days of the mailing of the results of the Board’s decision.

5. CONTRAVENTION OF FORESHORE OPERATIONS AND MOORAGE REGULATIONS

5.1 Contravention of the Foreshore Operations and Moorage Regulations may result in:

a. Disciplinary action as outlined in “RVYC Bylaws - Observance of Bylaws and General Conduct” Sections 19.2 through 19.4; or

b. Any such measures as may be set out in the Bylaws or Foreshore Operations and Moorage Regulations of the Club including revocation of moorage privileges as defined in Section 4.24.

Racing Funds & Wall of Excellence

1. THE ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB

will maintain four racing funds to be known as:

a. Junior Development Fund

b. Intermediate Racing Fund

c. Olympic/Paralympic Fund

d. National and International Racing Fund

e. Members may participate, via Sail Canada (formerly the Canadian Yachting Association), in a fifth fund, known as the Corinthian Fund; contributions to which may be tax deductible.

2. ADMINISTRATION

The racing funds will be administered by the Racing Funds Standing Committee, comprised of six voting members plus one ex-officio member:

a. Past Commodore of the RVYC

b. Two members of RVYC who shall be nominated by the Commodore and appointed by the Board for a two-year term

c. The current Racing Fleet Captain

d. The current Sail Training and Youth Programs Chair

e. A Past Racing Fleet Captain

f. The current Sailing Program Coordinator as an ex-officio member. The Chair shall be appointed by the Commodore from one of the above. The Chair shall not serve in that position for more than two consecutive years. A quorum shall consist of three administrators of the Committee.

3. DISBURSEMENTS

a. Application for financial assistance shall be made to the Chair of the Racing Funds Committee on the forms provided at the front office and at a time and place as determined by the Chair.

b. Applicants are advised that they may be required to appear in person before the Committee.

c. Grants may be used to reduce the costs of accommodations, travel expenses, meals, equipment and entry fees, etc.

4. PRINCIPLES

The following principles are enunciated:

a. The Applicant should be a member in good standing for a minimum on one year.

b. The Applicant’s involvement in Club affairs and contribution to the Club’s racing scene will be taken into consideration.

c. The Applicant’s conduct as an Ambassador of the Club will be considered and could be grounds for rejection.

d. Grants will be made to members of RVYC only.

e. The means of an Applicant should be considered, including whether or not funding will be provided

f. When competition exists for available funds, preference will normally be given to younger applicants

g. The Applicant is expected to fund a portion of his/her expenses

5. JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT FUND

a. GENERAL

The purpose of this fund is to promote participation by junior members of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club in National and International yachting events, or their qualifiers, and to financially assist such endeavours.

b. SOURCE OF FUNDS

i. Royal Victoria Yacht Club will pay an amount of $10,000 into the Junior Development Fund each year. The fund shall be accumulative; the amount of the fund not used in any year will be carried forward for use in future years.

ii. Non tax-deductible donations and bequests, by members, friends, corporations, and estates, may be made directly to the fund, and these are both sought and welcomed.

c. ELIGIABILITY

Financial assistance may be given to any junior member of Royal Victoria Yacht Club who, in the opinion of the Administrators, aspires to be National or International-level sailor.

d. APPLICATION

Requests for grants from the Junior Development Fund will be made by filing the form: “Application for Financial Assistance” with the Chair of the Racing Funds Committee. (See expanded guidelines at the Club web site: rvyc.bc.ca under 'Juniors - Funding Information')

6. INTERMEDIATE RACING FUND

a. GENERAL

This is a fund to assist members of RVYC who are too old to qualify for the Junior Development Fund, but not yet at a level to undertake an Olympic/Paralympic yacht racing campaign, to undertake a development program aiming to compete at the highest level international competitions.

b. SOURCE OF FUNDS

i. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club will pay an amount of $10,000 into the Intermediate Racing Fund each year. The fund shall be accumulative; the amount of the fund not used in any year will be carried forward for use in future years.

ii. Non tax-deductible donations and bequests, by members, friends, corporations, and estates, may be made directly to the fund, and these are both sought and welcomed.

c. PROCEDURE

A Member making application for a grant from the Intermediate Racing Fund shall:

i. Show previous racing results demonstrating that he/she has the necessary skills and potential to compete successfully at a national and international level. (Note: BC and Sail Canada coaches should be consistently consulted as to the progress and potential of the Applicant.)

ii. Convince the Funding Committee that the Applicant has the necessary organizational skills and dedication to successfully mount an international campaign.

iii. Show to the satisfaction of the Committee that the Applicant has a workable financial program in place.

7. OLYMPIC/PARALYMPIC FUND

a. GENERAL

This is a fund to assist members of RVYC who are undertaking an Olympic/Paralympics yacht racing campaign with a view to representing Canada at the Olympic/Paralympic Games.

b. SOURCE OF FUNDS

i. Royal Victoria Yacht Club will pay an amount of $10,000 into the Olympic/Paralympic Fund each year. The fund shall be accumulative; the amount of the fund not used in any year will be carried forward for use in future years.

ii. Non tax-deductible donations and bequests, by members, friends, corporations, and estates, may be made directly to the fund, and these are both sought and welcomed.

c. PROCEDURE

A Member making application for a grant from the Olympic/Paralympic Fund shall:

i. Show previous racing results demonstrating that he/she has the necessary skills and potential to compete successfully for a position on the Olympic/Paralympic Team. (Note: BC and Sail Canada coaches should be consistently consulted as to the progress and potential of the Applicant.)

ii. Convince the Funding Committee that the Applicant has the necessary organizational skills and dedication to successfully mount an Olympic/Paralympic campaign.

iii. Show to the satisfaction of the Committee that the Applicant has a workable financial program in place.

8. NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RACING FUND

a. GENERAL

This is a fund to assist members and/or RVYC teams not eligible for other funds to attend and represent RVYC at National and International events.

b. SOURCE OF FUNDS

Subject to the availability of funds within the Racing Fleet Captain’s budget each year, an amount up to $2,000 will be provided. This Fund will not accumulate year to year.

c. PROCEDURE

Applicants will be required to satisfy the funds committee that they are of a standard to compete successfully in the applicable event whether by an elimination procedure or by a demonstrated ability in like events.

d. The RVYC strongly encourages members to participate in non-RVYC sponsored events; not withstanding this support it is anticipated that adult (not defined) members will normally be responsible for the major portion of any expenses so incurred. Exceptions may be made depending on the importance of the event and the age and financial capability of the applicant.

9. WALL OF RACING EXCELLENCE

a. GENERAL

Organization and administration of the “Wall of Racing Excelence” shall be the responsibility of the Racing Funds Committee.

b. PROCEDURE

i. The Racing Funds Committee shall from time to time consider which person/persons who, in accordance with the eligibility rules are eligible for inclusion on the Wall of Racing Excellence.

ii. The selection of such person/persons shall be forwarded to the Racing Fleet Committee for their information, comments and recommendations and thence to the Board for final approval.

c. ELIGIBILITY

The following rules shall be used to determine eligibility:

i. Current, future and past Royal Victoria Yacht Club members, who were members of the Club at the time they met one of the elibility criteria below.

ii. Participation in events required for elibility:

d. OLYMPIANS - A member who has been selected by the national Olympic Committee as a member of a Olympic or Para-Olympic sailing team, including substitutes, or

e. WORLD CHAMPION - A member who has won an World Sailing recognized World Championship in:

i. ONE DESIGN CLASS - A world Sailing recognized international and recognized class, or past class, World Championship, as described and as those terms are defined within World Sailing Regulations (2006) 18.2, 18.2.1 and 18.3 or

ii. OFFSHORE RACING - A World Sailing recognized offshore racing World Championship event, as defined in World Sailing Regulations (2006) 18.7, 18.8 and 18.9 or

f. EQUIVALENT OF CLASS WORLD CHAMPION - A member who has won and international championship event in a class, not recognized by World Sailing, in which that class, on average for the five years prior to, and within the year of the event, has maintained the following average minimum participation criteria within the class:

i. Participation at national level events of at least 25 boats; and

ii. National level events in at least 4 countries worldwide, or

g. OFFSHORE RACES - A member who is determined overall winning skipper of an internationally recognized offshore race of at least 500 nautical miles, such as the Vic-Maui race, or the Sydney-Hobart race.

h. CREW - In events where the crew is recognized and awarded the same honours, by the organizing authority, as the skipper, then such crew will be eligible for recognition under the context of these rules.

i. AMENDMENTS - These rules shall be amended to conform with any amendments subsequently made by World Sailing.

Outstation Rules

UPDATED APRIL, 2026

These rules are for the guidance and benefit of all Royal Victoria Yacht Club members.

1. The length of the stay at Long Harbour (LH) and Friday Harbor (FH) is restricted to three consecutive nights unless there is space available and the RVYC office has been advised.

2. Please cancel your booking if you find that you are unable to visit.

3. Checkout time is 1200.

4. Boats may not be left unattended overnight, unless approved by the General Manager.

5. All boats shall fly the RVYC burgee.

6. Quiet hours are 2200 to 0800.

7. The discharge of sewage or bilge pumping is prohibited.

8. There are no reciprocal privileges with other yacht clubs at RVYC’s outstations.

9. If any member infringes these rules another member should tactfully draw them to the attention of the member. Refusal to comply should be reported to the Club’s General Manager.

LONG HARBOUR OUTSTATION

1. Booking on the club website does not reserve a specific berth but general usage of the facility.

2. Minimize wake in Long Harbour.

3. Mooring at LH is limited to vessels up to 55’ OAL (the length of the vessel including anchors, pulpits, pushpits, dinghies, etc.).

4. Upon arrival the guest book shall be signed and expected number of nights recorded.

5. Fresh water is in short supply and must be conserved.

6. LH is a ‘pack in-pack out’ facility. No garbage is to be left.

7. Owners must keep pets under control. No pets are permitted in the building. It is the responsibility of the owner to pick-up after their pets.

8. Boats shall be rafted, up to 2 boats wide, if there is no space on the dock. Larger vessels should be alongside the dock, with smaller vessels rafted to them. Members shall exhibit courtesy and cooperation when rafting.

9. Members not maximizing empty space should expect that their vessel may be moved and re-tied by another member needing room. Dinghies are to be stored on the vessel or in such a way as to not deny others the room.

10. Kitchen must be kept clean and shared with other members.

FRIDAY

1. Mooring at FH is limited to slip C69 and to vessels up to 50’ OAL. In 2026, C72 is to be treated as a ‘moorage assignment’ not an outstation.

2. RVYC members shall record each night of their stay in the RVYC registration book located at the Harbormaster’s Office of Friday Harbor upon arrival.

3. If the Harbormaster’s Office is closed, members shall complete the ‘late arrivals’ envelope located at the Office’s entrance with vessel name, owner, dates of stay. After opening, the Harbormaster will enter this booking in RVYC’s registration book.

4. With a single slip and rafting we will have space for up to 3 boats in 2026. Three of the four 30 AMP receptacles are available for C69 (south-slip) visitors.

TELEGRAPH HARBOUR OUTSTATION

1. At Telegraph Harbour Marina (THM) 95’ is reserved for club members. THM will accommodate any combination of vessels that add up to this length without exceeding it. THM will manage this moorage allowing for a safe buffer between vessels.

2. Booking moorage is done online line at telegraphharbour.com. Select dates of arrival and departure and your intention to use the Club’s Reserved Moorage. A confirmation for a booking must be received by the member.

3. The reservation will be guaranteed for bookings made 2 or more days in advance of the arrival date and priority will be given to members for unbooked moorage requests made within 2 days of arrival.

4. THM will make reasonable effort to place club member vessels together if requested. THM reserves the right to assign moorage and move vessels for the safe management, and operational needs of the marina.

5. THM hosts legacy rendezvous events on the Victoria Day and Labour Day long weekends. RVYC Outstation moorage is not available during these events (6 days total).

6. Thirty (30) AMP power is included in the RVYC-THM agreement.

7. Members are requested to pay for moorage after two nights to make free moorage available to other members when demand is high. THM is not responsible for managing this courtesy.

8. Where the reserved moorage is fully subscribed a member discount of 15% is available for additional vessels.

Reciprocal Privileges

1. The Royal Victoria Yacht Club welcomes members of other yacht clubs who have entered into a Reciprocal Privileges Agreement (see Reciprocal Privileges Clubs on the following page).

2. Reciprocal privileges are, upon approval from the Board, extended to other clubs that:

a) Have similar aims and objectives as the Royal Victoria Yacht Club.

b) Have appropriate berthing and clubhouse facilities.

c) Offer reasonable parity in reciprocal privileges.

3. Members of clubs which are given Reciprocal Privileges are offered the following:

a) Use of the foreshore and clubhouse facilities to a total of 14 days per year; and

b) Berthing in Cadboro Bay for two days free of charge. Additional moorage days will be provided at the discretion of the General Manager and is charged at posted rates.

4. Visitors from yacht/boating clubs which are not on the list of clubs having reciprocal privileges, may at the discretion of the General Manager or a Flag Officer, be allowed to berth at Cadboro Bay for not more than two days at the posted rate plus a facility usage charge of $5.00 per day.

5. Exceptions to these rules may be made by the Board when deemed appropriate.

Note: The list of up-to-date reciprocal clubs is maintained in the “On the Water”, “Reciprocal” section of the RVYC website. Information regarding visitor policies such as charges, length of stay, amenities and exact location is provided

Reciprocal Privileges Clubs

BRITISH COLUMBIA YACHT CLUBS

CANADIAN YACHT CLUBS

ROYAL OFFSHORE YACHT CLUBS

Royal

Royal

Royal

Gosport,

Royal

Lowestoft,

Royal

OTHER OFFSHORE YACHT CLUBS

WASHINGTON YACHT CLUBS

Yacht Flag Protocols

Royal Victoria Yacht Club members should be guided by this flag protocol.

SALUTING THE COMMODORE

Saluting Protocol

It is customary for boats to salute Canadian or foreign warships. When cruising as a flotilla of RVYC boats, only the senior RVYC flag officer salutes.

Saluting Procedure

Saluting is done by 'dipping' the national ensign (i.e., lower it and then raise once past the vessel being saluted or when the acknowledging vessel ceased its salute). Saluted vessels will acknowledge the salute by dipping their national ensign. From a stern flagstaff, if practical, lift the ensign flagstaff from the flag’s socket, raise it parallel to the water during the salute (ensign must not touch the water), then return the ensign to the flagstaff socket at the end of the salute -OR- if the flagstaff has no socket, unloop the hook from the flagstaff, and draw down the ensign to 1/2 the flagstaff height (ensign must not touch the water), then return the ensign to full hoist at the end of the salute.

• Captain and Crew: only the vessel’s Captain (who typically wears a hat/ cap) salutes the Commodore; with right finger and thumb tight together, right arm bent at the elbow, thumb/fingers gently touch the side of your cap just above the temple

• Crew: stand smartly facing the Commodore; crew do not salute.

• Vessel’s Salute: the vessel’s saluting is done by a crew member 'dipping’ the Canadian Flag during the passing of the Commodore’s vessel (i.e., lowering the flag, only re-raising once part or when Commodore’s vessel ceases its salute), while all aboard stand facing the Commodore. The Commodore’s vessel will acknowledge the salute by dipping its flag. From a stern flagstaff, if practical, lift the national ensign flagstaff from the flag’s socket, raise it parallel to the water during the salute (ensign must not touch the water), then return the ensign to the flagstaff socket at the end of the salute -OR- if the flagstaff has no socket, unloop the hook from the flagstaff, and draw down the ensign to 1/2 the flagstaff height (ensign must not touch the water), then return the ensign to full hoist at the end of the salute.

GENERAL FLAG PROTOCOL

Flag Terms

A vessel ‘wears’ a flag and a person ‘flies’ a flag

1. Unless signal flags are used for messaging, only one flag (courtesy flag, burgee/flag officer pennant, or commemorative flag) may be flown from

any signal halyard, and no other flags should be flown below them on the same halyard.

2. If possible, the burgee or flag officer pennant should be worn at the masthead.

3. After the masthead, on a sailboat, the order of flag seniority, from superior to inferior, is:

a. Starboard outer signal halyard

b. Port outer signal halyard

c. Starboard inner signal halyard

d. Port inner signal halyard

4. When it is not possible or practical to fly the RVYC burgee or flag officer pennant from the masthead, it shall be flown from the starboard outer signal halyard.

5. If a courtesy flag is worn, it should be on the starboard signal halyard, and displaces the Club burgee or flag officer pennant, which moves to the port outer signal halyard.

6. When the boat’s master is a member of more than one yacht club and wishes to fly more than one burgee, the superior position is occupied by the burgee of the oldest club.

7. It is custom that the next inferior location after the courtesy flag and the Club burgee/flag officer pennant is taken by RVYC’s Defaced Blue Ensign ‘commemorative flag, then by the master’s ‘house flag’ ‘fleet flag’, and so on. Two or more flags or pennants should not be flown on the same halyard.

8. Wearing flags and pennants is contingent upon appropriate weather conditions.

NATIONAL ENSIGN | CANADIAN FLAG

The Canada Shipping Act, 2001 states that a Canadian vessel has the right to fly the Canadian national flag. It is worn in both domestic and international waters.

Whenever possible, the proper place for a vessel to display the Canadian Flag (Flag) is at the stern.

A member whose boat is registered in a country other than Canada will fly the national ensign of that country.

The Flag should be flown when entering and leaving a port of harbour, when anchored or moored in a port or harbour, and when sailing in Canadian territorial waters.

The Flag will not usually be flown by sailboats when racing. The Flag need not be flown while under way on the high

seas unless the vessel wishes to identify its nationality to another vessel.

Motor vessels wear the Flag from the stern flagstaff. Sailing vessels wear the Flag from the stern flagstaff or the backstay.

When at sea, the flag may be flown from a gaff on the foremast.

A civilian vessel must hoist its Flag if instructed to do so by any vessel under the command of the Canadian government or Canadian Armed Forces.

In port, it is custom to wear the Flag between 0800 local time and sunset.

COURTESY FLAG

When an RVYC sail or power boat enters the territorial waters of a foreign country, it is custom to hoist the national flag of that country from the starboard outer signal halyard (sail) or bow (power). This courtesy flag is worn until the boat leaves that country’s territorial waters.

If returning to Canada, the courtesy flag of the most recently visited foreign country is worn until Canada Border Services Agency has cleared entry to Canada, after which it is removed.

ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB BURGEE

The Royal Crown denotes the Club’s royal designation. Only members of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club are granted the privilege of flying the Royal Victoria Yacht Club burgee, the pennant flag of the Club. Members may fly this burgee on any vessel where they are in effective control (the 'master’)

Unless impractical, the RVYC burgee should be worn continuously at sea. Unless impractical, it is desirable that the burgee be worn continuously in port.

FLAG OFFICER PENNANTS

At the 2013 Annual General Meeting, Royal Victoria Yacht Club members adopted pennant designs for flag officers, and past and honorary commodores. In keeping with international protocol, the flag officer pennants are readily identified with the Club burgee and are displayed on the back cover of the Club Annual.

Flag officers will fly their pennant in place of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club’s

burgee throughout the period they hold office. Flag officer pennants should be worn continuously.

RVYC COMMEMORATIVE FLAG | DEFACED BLUE ENSIGN

The Defaced Blue Ensign was a privilege given to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club following the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty’s bestowal of the Royal designation on the Club in 1911. RVYC boats have the privilege of wearing the Defaced Blue Ensign, a ‘commemorative flag’ given in honour of receiving this Royal Charter. The Royal Crown in the ensign indicates the Club’s royal designation.

The commemorative flag must not displace the Canadian Flag, or be worn superior to the RVYC burgee, a flag officer pennant, or a courtesy flag of another country.

The commemorative flag may be worn continuously from a signal halyard.

HOISTING AND HALF-MAST

HALF-MAST HOISTING

The Canadian Flag and burgee or flag officer pennant are hoisted close up, then, after a moment, lowered to a half-mast position (usually a 2/3 full hoist).

When lowering, first take the halfmast flags to full hoist for a moment and then lower. When someone has died, half-mast is flown to mark respect.

DRESSING BOATS

The Canadian Flag should be hoisted first, followed by other flags in order of seniority. Lowering is done in reverse order.

On special occasions, such as RVYC’s annual Opening Day, vessels are often ‘dressed overall’ using International Code flags worn right side up, but in a sequence that cannot be mistaken for a ‘message signal’.

One flag sequence option that gives a colourful array, without mistakenly transmitting a signal, is: E, Q, 3, G, 8, Z, 4, W, 6, P, 1, I, T, Y, B, X,

1st substitute, H, 3rd substitute, D, F, 2nd substitute, U, A, O, M, R, 2, J, O, N, 9, K, 7, V, 5, L, C, S.

Boats are only dressed while moored or at anchor. They are not dressed while underway using power or sail.

ROYAL VICTORIA YACHT CLUB CREST

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club Crest, a mark of the Club’s royal designation, is worn on a Member’s navy blue blazer, and cap, or hat.

It may also be affixed to formal documents and official elements issued from the Club. Detail about the RVYC Crest and other emblems is included in the public registry of Canada’s heraldry site.

The Royal Victoria Yacht Club Juniors logo features two orcas in motion, symbolizing our deep connection to the coastal waters of Victoria. Set within a bold red circle, the design incorporates the Club burgee at its centre, proudly anchoring the Juniors to RVYC’s long-standing tradition and heritage. Modern, energetic, and distinctly West Coast, the logo reflects the spirit, sportsmanship, and camaraderie of our Junior member community.

COPYRIGHT

• The RVYC Burgee, RVYC Crest and RVYC Junior Logo are Trademarks of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and, as such, are protected by copyright and are the exclusive legal Trademarks of the RVYC.

• Their use by members is restricted to being worn on their blazer, cap, or hat.

• Any other use must be given by written permission of the General Manager of RVYC to print, publish, stitch, and to authorize others to do the same.

Customs: Entering Canada

PLEASE CHECK CUSTOMS FOR ANY CHANGES BEFORE YOU CROSS THE BORDER

Recreational boaters arriving in or returning to Canadian waters must go directly to a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)-designated telephone reporting marine site. These include the following:

● Victoria: RVYC Cadboro Bay Marina, Oak Bay Marina, Victoria Customs Dock

● Sidney: RVYC Tsehum Haven, Van Isle Marina, Port Sidney Marina, Canoe Cove Marina

● Gulf Islands: Bedwell Harbour (May 1-September 30), Ganges Harbour & RVYC Outstation (NEXUS/Marine)

Upon arrival at one of the designated telephone reporting sites, the master of the boat is to call the CBSA Telephone Reporting Centre at 1-888-226-7277, NEXUS: 1-866-996-3987, or 250-363-0222 (local). No one except the master may leave the boat until the CBSA gives authorization.

THE MASTER IS REQUIRED TO FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

● give the name, date of birth and citizenship for every person on the boat;

● give the destination, purpose of trip and length of stay in Canada for each passenger who is a non-resident of Canada;

● give the length of absence for each passenger who is a returning resident of Canada;

● give the passport and visa information of passengers, if applicable;

● make sure all passengers have photo identification and proof of citizenship documents;

● declare all goods being imported including food, cannabis, firearms, and weapons;

● report all currency and monetary instruments of a value equal to or greater than CAN$10,000; and

● for returning residents of Canada, declare all repairs or modifications made to goods, including the boat, while these items were outside Canada.

If no verification (inspection) is necessary, the Canada Border Services Officer at the Telephone Reporting Centre will provide a report number to the master, which will constitute release.

If verification is to be conducted, the Canada Border Services Officer will advise the master to remain at the site, and to ensure that all goods and passengers remain on board until the verification team arrives.

For more information see the Canada Border Services web pages on recreational boaters at: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/pb-pp-eng. html or call 1-800-461-9999 in Canada.

Boaters who frequently travel to the US and back to Canada may benefit from obtaining a NEXUS pass.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT:

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/travel-voyage/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html

OR

Scan the QR Code

Customs: Entering USA

PLEASE CHECK CUSTOMS FOR ANY CHANGES BEFORE YOU CROSS THE BORDER

Private boaters entering the USA are required to report to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer for inspection at one of the specified ports of entry, unless they are using the ROAM (Reporting Offsite Arrival — Mobile) app or NEXUS (1-800-562-5943) programs that allow reporting by phone.

Arrivals requiring an in-person report to a CBP Officer may be made at any of the following designated ports of entry.

● Friday Harbor 360-378-2080 (Roche Harbor US CBP permanently closed)

● Port Angeles 360-457-4311

● Point Roberts 360-945-5211

● Port of Anacortes 360-293-2331

Regular Hours are typically 0800 to 2000 during summer, or 0800 to 1700 for September through May. Entry may be made at some other ports through appointments made in advance for face-to-face inspections during regular port business hours. When entering the USA, a cruising licence is required and valid for up to one year from the time that it is purchased. If one does not hold a valid cruising licence, they must report to a CBP clearance port (eg. Friday Harbor) to purchase one. Those with NEXUS can call once in US waters and provide the cruising licence information and all other necessary information. When approaching a designated port of entry, you must stop at the dock with a ‘CUSTOMS’ sign on it before proceeding. The Master and all crew must report to the Customs Office with vessel identification, the USA decal number (if applicable), and crew passports. The Customs Officer will ask questions including length of stay, nature of visit, and what items are being brought into the USA. The boat must be available for possible boarding and inspection. If you have on board crew who are not Canadian or USA citizens, they must have a USA visa in their passport or they will not be cleared on your boat. They might be able to enter the USA via a USA approved carrier, such as the Sidney/Anacortes ferry, which involves a clearance process including photographing and digital fingerprinting. Regulations about bringing in food change frequently. For an update, check on the www.cbp.gov website for travel advisories or call one of the entry ports before you leave Canada. Prohibited food products have included tomatoes, peppers, citrus fruits, potatoes, sheep, lamb or goat, and other meat products that are not clearly from or packaged in Canada. You can also check for

updates in the USA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service notice at: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/SA_International/ SA_Travel

Travel to the USA is easier if you have either the ROAM app or NEXUS Identification. You can clear by phone by calling 1-800-562-5943 (Puget Sound boat arrivals only) as soon as USA waters are entered. ROAM app users are still subject to reporting to a CBP port of entry if requested. If clearing by NEXUS Pass, each person travelling on your boat must have this identification with them. If you are taking guests and they don’t have a NEXUS Pass, you must clear in person at a port of entry.

For the NEXUS call-in, have the following information:

● Vessel number, name and length and Customs decal number, if applicable

● Each crew member’s passport number, birth date and NEXUS number

● Length of stay, nature of visit and items being brought into the USA

Travelers with a smart device can download the ROAM app. To obtain a NEXUS Pass, please scan the QR code provided below and complete as directed.

You will be notified to make an interview appointment at a USA Immigration Office, such as at the Vancouver International Airport or Blaine border crossing.

Table of Distances

The adjacent table showing the approximate distances in nautical miles from the Royal Victoria Yacht Club to the places named is not meant to be a comprehensive list, but merely a rough outline of key points within a radius of some sixty miles from the Club to give boaters an idea in arranging their time schedule when heading for some point within that radius. All distances mentioned, whether they be intermediate points on the way to some further point or not, have been taken from charts and indicate the shortest route using recognized navigable waters; where possible, alternate routes have been shown, but short cuts known to local boaters have not been taken into account:

JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT

NORTHERLY

Sidney Island

Active Pass

Ganges, Saltspring Island

Montague Harbour

Whaler Bay

Vancouver, RVanYC

Cordova Spit

Tsehum Haven

Fulford Harbour

Brentwood Bay

Cowichan Bay

Maple Bay

Thetis Island

Clam Bay, Kuper Island

Porlier Pass

Gabriola Passage

Dodd Narrows

Flat Top Islands

Nanaimo Harbour

Kelp Reef

Turn Point

Bedwell Harbour

Boot Cove

East Point

Distance Between Ports

Navigation, Weather & Communications Info

Members and guests arriving by water at Cadboro Bay and requiring docking assistance or information during Foreshore Staff’s working hours (08:0016:00) can directly hail them by VFH Radio on channels 16 and 9.

Channel 16 is exclusively for hailing, Channel 9 is both a hailing and working channel.

Canadian Hydrographic Service Publications regarding charts and tides can be viewed at the Fisheries and Oceans website: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fmgp/maps-cartes/index-eng.html

Charts can be purchased at Trotac and Oak Bay Marina. Marine forecasts and current weather conditions can be obtained at the Canadian Weather Office website at: https://weather.gc.ca/mainmenu/marine_menu_e.html

1. Under Marine Forecasts, click “Pacific South Coast,” and click on the location of the map (or choose from the areas listed) the body of water you are interested in, such as “Haro Strait.”

2. Under each heading, there are choices to select

3. Pro Tips: this map: https://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/science/oceans/ datadonnees/buoydata-donneebouee/index-eng.html presents weather buoys which you can click and see real time wind and sea states, etc. It’s a good idea to save/bookmark your favourite areas, e.g. Haro Strait, on your phone or computer, for quick reference.

Many club members use the wind predictions on https://www.windy.com.

With smartphones, there are many useful applications to help with navigation, weather, and current/tide predictions.

For navigation, weather and current/tide: Navionics provides their latest app, Boating Marine and Lakes, for a nominal fee. There are many free apps for weather predictions and hourly wind predictions, look for: Windy, PredictWind, and WindAlert in iPhone and Google Play app stores. Continuous marine broadcasts of weather from the Canadian Coast Guard VHF

radios are given on frequencies (MHz) WX1: 162.55, WX2: 162.40, WX3: 162.475, 21B: 161.65. Or press the WX button on your VHF radio for channels 1-9 for the continuous weather broadcasts for the local straits and hourly reports from weather stations. On HF radio, there are broadcasts on 2054 kHz at specified times for each region. In addition, there are broadcasts on 4125 kHz for the Tofino and Prince Rupert areas, on channel 410 for the Vancouver area, and on 1260 AM in the Swartz Bay area. Free recordings of weather broadcasts can be obtained by telephone in Victoria at 250-363-6717.

DISTRESS AND SAFETY RADIO TELEPHONE PROCEDURES

TO BE DISPLAYED BESIDE RADIO TELEPHONE

Name of Vessel MMSI Number

BEFORE DEPARTING

• Have you left a sail plan with a responsible person ashore?

• Does your voyage plan take into consideration adverse weather, navigational hazards and fuel requirements?

• Have you verified that your radio equipment is operational?

• Have you charged and checked any batteries used to power radio equipment used for emergency communications?

• If equipped with VHF-DSC (Digital Selective Calling), do you have a valid MMSI* number and have you connected the radio to your GPS?

• If equipped with an EPIRB, have you registered* your EPIRB with the Canadian beacon registry?

• Do you have suitable visual distress signals onboard? (flares, signaling light, etc)

DISTRESS, URGENCY, AND SAFETY SIGNALS

MAYDAY means a mobile unit or person is threatened by grave and imminent danger and requests immediate assistance.

MAYDAY RELAY means the calling station is relaying a distress message on behalf of a mobile unit or person is threatened by grave and imminent danger.

PAN PAN means the calling station has a very urgent message to transmit concerning the safety of a mobile unit or a person.

SÉCURITE means the calling station has a message concerning the safety of navigation or giving important meteorological warnings.

CANCELING A FALSE VHF-DSC DISTRESS ALERT

Transmit on VHF CH16: All stations, All stations, All stations, this is (vessel name) MMSI number , position North , West, Cancel my distress alert of date and time. This is (vessel name) MMSI number , Out.

DISTRESS PROCEDURES

For use only when in grave and imminent danger and require IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE

1. Send DSC Alert

Ensure radio is switched on. Press and hold the red “distress” button for 5 seconds.

1. Send DSC Alert

2. Send distress call on VHF CH16

3. Activate EPIRB

Send distress call on VHF CH16

Switch to VHF CH16 and transmit distress call and message:

MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY

THIS IS (Vessel name 3 times) MAYDAY followed by vessel name and MMSI number POSITION

NATURE OF DISTRESS

AID REQUIRED

NUMBER OF PERSONS ON BOARD

If outside of VHF coverage, send the distress message on 2182 kHz or use other suitable means of communication

Activate EPIRB

Activate EPIRB (or PLB) by following directions printed on beacon body. Take EPIRB with you to the survival craft. Ensure EPIRB is vertical, with antenna pointed upward.

Phonetic Alphabet

A Alpha

B Bravo

C Charlie

D Delta

E Echo

F Foxtrot

G Golf

H Hotel

I India

J Juliett

K Kilo

L Lima

M Mike

N November

O Oscar

P Papa Q Quebec

R Romeo

S Sierra

T Tango

U Uniform

V Victor

W Whiskey

X X-Ray

Y Yankee

Z Zulu