 the blue jeans yacht club |
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about us |
The Comox Valley Yacht Club (CVYC) is proud of its nickname, the blue jeans yacht club. We are a group of boaters, some with power boats, some with sailboats, and some presently between boats. Compared to traditional yacht clubs, the CVYC is informal and inexpensive because we are not burdened by a marina or clubhouse to maintain. And just like our boats, while our members vary in age and marine experience, we share in a spirit of mutual respect and adventure, exploring our local waters, the Salish Sea and beyond. Our main activities are: |
cruises We schedule 6 to 10 cruises each season, heading both north and south, and led by volunteer Cruise Captains. These cruises can be from 2 or 3 days to several weeks or more and destinations can vary each year. Members can participate in the full cruise or jump on/off at any point. We have a “Reciprocal Program” which allows members to stay one or two nights free at the docks of yacht clubs who also participate in this program. Cruises |
social events Social get-togethers are a very important part of CVYC and range from monthly TGIFs to our only formal event, the annual Commodore’s Ball. Our volunteer social committee is constantly working on creating exciting and fun group events for our members to look forward to in the off season. Social Events |
tech nights We hold Tech Nights four or five times a season. Guest speakers or Club members offer educational presentations focused on improving our nautical knowledge, discussing safety, mechanical, and seamanship skills. |  |
sandy island The Comox Valley Yacht Club has a formal Partnership Agreement with BC Parks “for the purpose of assisting the Ministry with the maintenance, protection, restoration and enhancement of Jáji7em and Kw’ulh Marine Park” (a.k.a. Sandy Island Marine Park) – known locally and loved as Tree Island. |
other activities CVYC is proud of its role in the boating community and in the Comox Valley.
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how do we keep track of all of these activities (and each other)?The CVYC website provides up-to-date information to club members. For more immediate news, we ‘broadcast emails’ for reminders of upcoming events, or last minute changes. Additionally, a special club Facebook Group keeps members in touch with each other. Within the website club members can register for upcoming social events, summer cruises and get information about reciprocals. Members can also contribute a boating article to our blog ‘The Working Channel’, or take part in discussions on a forum. |
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