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WVYC Cruising and Outstations

Stepping Stones to World Class Cruising

The West Vancouver Yacht Club has the best access to cruising on the West Coast.

Our Four Outstations

The WVYC outstations are located between 10 and 40 nautical miles of the Club - perfect for a weekend destination or a stop-over as part of a longer cruise. Each outstation is unique, but they all are welcoming, fun and a great opportunity for mingling with fellow cruisers.

Outstation Map



Elliott Bay is the West Vancouver Yacht Club’s crown jewel. An ocean wonderland, Elliott Bay is a 40-acre Outstation located in Centre Bay, on Gambier Island, Howe Sound. It is located just 10 nautical miles from the Club's home base in West Vancouver and boasts nearly 2000 linear feet of dock space.

Through significant Member volunteer efforts, the facility has seen numerous enhancements over the years. The property now includes two separate barbecue areas, a 2500 square foot patio, a stove-heated cabin fully-equipped with library and ping-pong table, and a heated shower and bath. The property operates off solar power. On the docks, there are paddle-boards, sailing dinghies, and a swing allowing for "ocean play". There are also well-marked hiking trails with some amazing views, while an orchard and playground offer open play spaces for kids to enjoy.

Elliott Bay plays host to a number of the Club's biggest annual events, and Annual Canada Day and "Margarita" celebrations are legendary among Members!

In short, Elliott Bay is an easily accessible getaway. It is a place to play relax, where memories are created. It is a place that provides "kids" of all ages the opportunity to explore and recreate.

This outstation is maintained completely through the volunteer efforts and twice-yearly work parties embody the community-building vibe the Club was built on.


  • Dock Map and Location
    • Located at 49 28’49” N   123 22’ 38” W

  • Rockfish Regulations
  • Loach Island (Pirate Island)
    • Many members may not know that Pirate Island, off Galiano and very close to Elliott Bay, is property owned by the Club. It is a bit of a moderate hike to get up to the picnic table.


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  • Private Property Adjoining Club Outstations
    • The trails to/from the Clubs’ owned property traverse over many different private properties. They are not “public” or “maintained” trails and using them is a privilege, not a right. Members must maintain a polite and courteous interaction with our outstation neighbours. Should an owner express concern, members are expected to acknowledge and honour the concern. If requested to leave the private property, the member will politely comply.
  • Amenities
    • Accessible from the wide docks are two barbecues (charcoal), a spit, composting heads, a heated shower and a stove-heated cabin for gatherings, games and activities. Hiking trails are well-marked and provide amazing views, while the orchard and playground offer open play spaces. Click to download PDF Trail Map.

      Five tenting platforms are available and can be booked online here.

  • Laser & Optis
    • Club Optis and Lasers are available to Members. The equipment boxes are located in the Cabin and include instructions. The Club provides the equipment under the following use requirements:

      • A Member must be prepared to rig and de-rig the boat after each use or at the end of the day(s) of use.
      • Laser sails MUST be mast wrapped.
      • All equipment must be stored in the equipment boxes.
      • Boats must be stored perpendicular to the dock, aligned neatly.
  • Outstation Rules and Etiquette
    • The outstation is maintained and is continuously being improved through the volunteer efforts of our members and twice-yearly community work parties.

      • Use on board holding tanks if available, otherwise use shore based toilets.
      • Use fresh water sparingly: no boat washing permitted.
      • All vessels, except tenders and dinghies, under power are not to exceed five knots in Centre Bay,
      • All vessels to minimize wake near the docks.
      • Members wishing to use the cabin for a special event request the prior approval of the Club Manager, and posted on activity schedules.
      • Tenting is only permitted on the tent platforms which may be reserved online or at the Clubhouse Office.
      • Open fires will only be permitted in an approved area with prior permission of the Outstation Director. The member starting the fire shall take responsibility and ensure that all precautions are taken as per BC wildfire guidelines. The fire will be extinguished completely prior to it being left unattended.
  • Outstation Guest Program
    • Members may apply to have up to 6 guests accompany them to an outstation. A guest will be considered anyone who is over 18 years of age and/or does not reside within your residence.  Permission for larger groups requires prior approval of the Outstation Director. 

  • Coastal Fire Bans & Restrictions
    • The Club's Gambier Island and Kendrick Island Outstations may be affected by BC Coastal Fire Centre bans and restrictions. To stay informed about coastal fire ratings and notifications, Members are encouraged to install the BC Wildfire Service app on their mobile device (available for Apple and Android). 
  • General Rules and Etiquette for all Outstations
      • Outstations restricted to vessels in control of WVYC Members.
      • The Club Burgee or official Guest Burgee obtained from the Club Office, must be flown at all times (dinghies are excepted)
      • No WVYC vessel to use outstations while on loan or charter to a non-member.
      • Noisy activities, and use of generators, engines, or music should be used with consideration and not from 2200 to 0800 hours
      • Pets on the floats must be on leash at all times. Owners must remove pet droppings immediately from floats and on shore.
      • Smoking ashore is not permitted
      • Use of firearms, air pistols, sling shots,,etc is not permitted
      • All debris and refuse, including pet droppings must be removed from the outstation
  • Conduct and our Reputation
    • The Club’s reputation is founded on the conduct of our Members when on the water and on the dock. It is imperative that Members’ behaviour is respectful and considerate when interacting with others. Poor and disrespectful conduct injures the Club’s ability to maintain good relationships with neighbouring property owners. It also threatens continuance of our leases with the outstation properties.

      Please ensure you are familiar with the Regulations governing our leased Outstations (Regulations section O.4 and O.5), your responsibilities as a Member, and the expectations of the managers and staff of our leased Outstations regarding our use of their floats.
  • Safety & Insurance Reminder
    • Please ensure you have made yourself aware of Club Regulations requiring that the Club has copies of your current Marine Insurance and your up-to-date Safety Inspection or Member Safety Conformance Declaration.

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