SBYC Mariners' Gathering
2026-05-05 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Gabriola Golf & Country Club, 825 South Road, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, Canada
Come join us every 1st Tuesday of each month at the GABRIOLA GOLF CLUB starting at 5:00 pm. Share your stories about cruising, tips & tricks etc.
Important Message: Please register at least five days before the event. To secure our group reservation, the Vice Commodore must confirm final numbers three days in advance. In addition to the regular menu, the Golf Club Chef will be featuring exclusive monthly specials.

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2026 Sailpast
2026-05-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Page’s Resort and Marina, 3350 Coast Road, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, V0R 1X7, Canada
SBYC Sailpast is the one event which members are ahem, strongly encouraged to attend. It’s an opportunity to share stories of past cruises, meet old and new members, pay respects to our past commodores, and meet your 2025 SBYC Executive. Once again the Sailpast will be held at Page’s Resort & Marina on May 9th.
Deadline to register: May 1, 2026
Payment options:
The email address for e-transfer is: treasurer@silvabayyachtclub.com
Mailing address for cheques is: Silva Bay Yacht Club, P.O. Box 154 Gabriola, B.C. V0R 1X2.

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Post SailPast Cruise
2026-05-10 08:00 - 2026-05-13 17:00 | British Columbia
Cruise to start day after Sail past while your boat is pretty!
May 10th – Maple Bay Yacht Club reciprocal moorage
May 11th – Ladysmith Yacht Club reciprocal moorage
May 12th – Nanaimo Yacht Club reciprocal moorage
if time May 13th Schooner Cove Yacht club reciprocal moorage.
Will visit neighbouring yacht clubs and present our 50th anniversary Burgee.

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Southern Edge Tour
2026-06-26 08:00 - 2026-07-01 17:00 | British Columbia
Tour of some of the Southern Gulf Islands
June 26th – Meet at Sidney Spit or one of the Sidney marinas if no room at Spit
June 27th – Poet’s Cove, we can Anchor, use mooring ball or Marina
June 28th – Narvaez Bay on Saturna.
June 29th – Cabbage/Tumbo Islands. Land access is closed however anchoring and mooring ball use is acceptable.
Travel to Narvaez bay and to Cabbage/Tumbo Islands can be tricky due to No Go Whale Zones and the close proximity of the International border. Guidance will be provided prior to departure.
June 30th – Travel to Winter Cove for anchoring
July 1st – Canada Lamb BBQ on Saturna

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Gibsons to Folk Fest at Jericho Beach
2026-07-15 08:00 - 2026-07-19 17:00 | British Columbia
Cruise to Vancouver for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach Park
July 15th – Depart for Gibson’s/Keats Island (Plumper Cove Marine Park)
July 16th – Bowen Island
July 17th – 19th – Fisherman’s wharf in Vancouver
(This can be a busy time of the year and moorage will need to be booked ASAP)
False Creek Harbour Authority-Fisherman’s Wharf
1-604-733-3625
Will daily move to site off of Jericho Beach to anchor and enjoy music or just enjoy the Granville market and Vancouver. May choose larger vessel to be the main transport to Jericho site.

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Local Yocal Cruise
2026-08-07 08:00 - 2026-08-09 17:00 | British Columbia
August 7-9th, 2026
This is a surprise cruise that in years gone by was popular in the club.
Will visit anchorages within 20 NM of Silva Bay. Attendees will not know destination until a day or two before departure. Once at destination attendees will decide on destination for the 2nd and 3rd night by popular vote.

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Kayak circumnavigate Gabriola
2026-08-14 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | British Columbia
THREE – single day kayak trips to circumnavigate Gabriola, starting and ending
at Silva Bay Marina. Each day will be 3-5 hours.
Aug 14th – Depart Silva Bay for Sandwell/Pilot Bay
Aug 15th – Sandwell/Pilot Bay to El Verano
Aug 16th – El Verano to Silva Bay
Each day will involve kayaking 5-8 NM. Departure time will depend on tides and currents. Plenty of time will be allowed for breaks and exploring the shoreline. Members can join for one day or all three. This event is also open to SUP’s or any other manually powered water device.
More details to follow.

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Desolation Historical Tour
2026-09-09 08:00 - 2026-09-18 17:00 | British Columbia
A history tour of the place we all love to visit
details to follow

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Halo Harvest
2026-10-03 08:00 - 2026-10-04 17:00 | British Columbia
details to follow

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AGM & Commodore's Ball
2026-11-28 16:00 - 23:00 | Garbiola Community Hall, 2000 South Rd., Gabriola, British Columbia, Canada
MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR!
SBYC is celebrating their 50th Anniversary. We will be hosting the AGM & Commodore’s Ball at the Gabriola Community Hall November 28th, 2026. Spread the word to past members! Watch for details!
