The local YC has reciprocal moorage, or at least they have in the past. Something to keep in mind; check with them to see.
PNW Rendezvous Summer 2024
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Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Yes, the cost of moorage for a 50 footer would buy a round of drinks for everyone attending the rendezvous, well almost.
Of course you would be welcome, even without the attire, but that would certainly guarantee you would be held in good standing!
Your options for anchoring might be a bit better if you could arrive a day earlier, ie. Thursday, as that area gets busier over every weekend.
Loren's comment about reciprocal moorage might work, as the Maple Bay Yacht club is only a short distance (about a 10 minute walk) up the bay. However, they do not take reservations for reciprocal, only first come first served, so it's a bit risky, but again better if you arrived Thursday.
Frank
FYI: the local yacht club that has a reciprocal dock appears to have raised their minimum insurance requirement again.
Now it's three million dollars. That would add a premium cost increase onto our policy.
A few years ago it was odd to see it listed as a million when no one else demanded such a document.
mbyc.bc.ca
(I imagine that this keeps the Riff-Raff out... ! Message received.)
Oh Well. The Maple Bay Marina where the rendezvous will be held now shows pix of new / replacement docks.
We look forward to another fun experience, but it's a shame that the local yacht club became so snooty, tho.
Now it's three million dollars. That would add a premium cost increase onto our policy.
A few years ago it was odd to see it listed as a million when no one else demanded such a document.
Visitors – Maple Bay Yacht Club
mbyc.bc.ca
Oh Well. The Maple Bay Marina where the rendezvous will be held now shows pix of new / replacement docks.
We look forward to another fun experience, but it's a shame that the local yacht club became so snooty, tho.
Frank Langer
1984 Ericson 30+, Nanaimo, BC
Loren,
The government recently raised the maximum for liability claims to about $2,250,000, and then adding court costs and legal fees, the cost of a claim could approach $3 million. So you'll find many marinas raising their requirement to cover that. I renewed my coverage to that earlier this year, after checking with my long term agent. So I don't think the local club is being "snooty" or limiting boaters, they're just being cautious consistent with the recent changes.
Frank
The government recently raised the maximum for liability claims to about $2,250,000, and then adding court costs and legal fees, the cost of a claim could approach $3 million. So you'll find many marinas raising their requirement to cover that. I renewed my coverage to that earlier this year, after checking with my long term agent. So I don't think the local club is being "snooty" or limiting boaters, they're just being cautious consistent with the recent changes.
Frank