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Elevator

The Marine Lift (Elevator) is available to all qualified WVYC Members.

In order to use the marine lift, Members must have completed the required training (valid for 36-months), or have the assistance of a trained Member or WVYC Maintenance worker (available 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday). Once a year, during the Club's "Safety Weekend" (normally the first weekend in April), marine lift and hoist training is available to Club Members.

If you are unable to attend and require training, please contact the Staff Captain.

Please note: ALL bookings are now only recorded in the online Outlook Calendar that is visible on the WVYC Website.

To book the marine lift, please follow the steps below.

Elevator Availability

  • To see the time frame of each member booked, click on their booking and the time slot will appear.
  • Use of this equipment is at your own risk.
  • Booked time periods are on this calendar. You can change the view from Month to Week, or even Agenda, to see start and end times for the bookings. To see all details for a booking, click on a calendar item. There is also a function to copy your booking to your calendar. 
  • Note: this calendar is updated during office hours (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) only.


  • Check the Tides

    • The maximum depth over the fixed timbers on the marine lift deck is Tide Height minus two feet (.6 m)

      To see the Point Atkinson Tides for the next week just Click Here. To see further out in time, change the starting date on the web page displayed for another 7 day period in the top left hand corner. Then return to this page.

  • Send in a Request for Booking

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      Please fill in all of the fields in the form and submit your request.

      Staff will receive the request and contact you via email to confirm your request.
      NOTE: The bookings must be for 2, 5, 8 and 24 hours.

      No refunds for bookings if cancellations are within 72 hours.
             
  • Safe Operating Procedures
  • Elevator Regulations
      • Use of this equipment is at your own risk.
      • The load limit on the elevator is 40,000 pounds. Vessels over 20,000 pounds should be loaded and hoisted under supervision of Club staff. Vessels over 38 feet in length must be loaded stern first unless the vessel’s weight distribution requires bow in for a balanced lift.
      • Cancellation of reservation must be made 72 hours prior to the reserved time or the member will be charged for hours booked.
      • The elevator may not be booked for more than 24 hours nor will more than one future booking be accepted without the permission of the Staff Captain.
      • Members operating the elevator shall have participated in a Club provided training session within the last 36 months, or shall be supervised by either (a) a member who has attended a training session within the last 36 months, or (b) a trained staff member. A member violating this regulation will be required to pay a fine of $500 by way of contribution to the Club’s Corinthian Fund.
      • Please refer to Regulation I. Elevator for a complete listing of the Elevator Regulations.
  • Power-Washing Restrictions
    • To ensure we comply with the West Vancouver District's bylaws, please take note of the following guidelines regarding power-washing (including on the Marine Lift):

      • Monday to Friday: Prohibited before 7:30 am or after 5:30 pm
      • Saturdays: Prohibited before 8:00 am or after 5:00 pm
      • Prohibited on Sundays and Holidays

      When scheduling the use of the Marine Lift for power-washing, please be mindful of these time restrictions.
  • Elevator Rates

    • Rates are subject to change without notice. Fiscal 2023/24 rates: 

      • $64.80 for a special 2 hour "Quick Lift" rate (reservations made less than 24 hours before use)
      • $129.65 for the first 2 hours or any part hereof (minimum charge)
      • $194.10 for 5 hours or any part thereof 
      • $270.35 for 8 hours or any part thereof
      • $343.45 for 24 hours or any part thereof 

      NOTE:
      During the (winter season) November 1st to February 28th, a 50% discount will apply to each of the rates above, with the exception of the "Quick Lift" rate (it is already reduced by 50%).  

      Late fees of $13.20 will be charged for every 15 minutes that a vessel remains on the elevator beyond the original reservation period.

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