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SUMMARY:SBYC Mariners' Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Come join us every 1st Tuesday of each month at the GABRIOLA GOLF CLUB starting at 5:30 pm. Share your stories about cruising\, tips & tricks etc. \nImportant 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. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/sbyc-mariners-mess-night
LOCATION:Gabriola Golf & Country Club\, 825 South Road\, Gabriola Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vitor Almeida":MAILTO:vicecommodore@silvabayyachtclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
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SUMMARY:SIZZLING SOUP
DESCRIPTION:Sizzling Soup will be held this year at 1860 Martin Drive Road\, Gabriola (Laird’s dock). There is room for 3 boats on the dock and will be reserved for members not residing on Gabriola. Please contact Dave Corman\, Fleet Captain to reserve:  fleetcaptain@silvabayyachtclub.com. \nWe invite you to bring your award-winning soup and your hearty spirit for an afternoon of games and fun on the dock! Lunch is served at noon. To ensure your comfort\, please bring your own chairs\, soup bowls\, utensils\, and favourite beverage. \nBread and crackers will be supplied as well as dessert. Coffee and hot water for tea will also be available. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/sizzling-soup-3
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dave Corman":MAILTO:fleetcaptain@silvabayyachtclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260314T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260315T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260111T231827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T205138Z
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SUMMARY:St. Patrick's Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Maple Bay March 14th-15th\, 2026 \nMarch 14th– 5 pm. Dinner in the Shipyard restaurant\, bring your limericks and Irish jokes\nMarch 15th – 9:30 am. Breakfast Social. \nLimited Reciprocal moorage is available at Maple Bay Yacht Club 250-710-2350 or you can book moorage at the Maple Bay Marina (beside the restaurant) on line at Maplebaymarina.com or calling 250-746-8482. \n  \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/st-patricks-cruise
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260111T232011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T172410Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Cruise
DESCRIPTION:April 3-6th\, 2026 \nApril 3rd – Arrival…Happy hour\nApril 4th – Dinner at the Hummingbird pub.  Transport by Travis\, $10/person\nApril 5th –  Day Kayak trip to Wallace Island distance about 6NM. Lunch and hike on\nWallace and then return.\nApril 6th – Departure\nNote: some vessels may depart April 2nd to get a good spot at Montague\, this will be weather dependent. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/easter-cruise-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260107T193710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T200330Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Sailpast
DESCRIPTION: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 2026 SBYC Executive. Once again the Sailpast will be held at Page’s Resort & Marina on May 9th. \nCommodore’s Picnic Menu :\nCaterer: Island Meats & Deli. A variety of Sandwiches\, 2 Salads\, Veggie Trays\, & Chips. Dessert: 50th Anniversary Cake from the Ground Up. Drinks: BYOB. \nCOST: $25 per person\, children: 7 – 12: $15 each\, and children aged 6 & under free.  \nDeadline to register: May 1\, 2026 \nPayment options:\nThe email address for e-transfer is: treasurer@silvabayyachtclub.com \nMailing address for cheques is:  Silva Bay Yacht Club\, P.O. Box 154 Gabriola\, B.C. V0R 1X2. \nSet Sail for our 50th Anniversary Silent Auction:\nThis isn’t just another season on the water—it’s our Golden Jubilee. As we celebrate 50 years of friendship\, sailing\, and community at Silva Bay Yacht Club\, our 50th Anniversary Committee is pulling out all the stops to make 2026 our most legendary year yet. We are thrilled to invite you to the Silent Auction at our Annual Sailpast\, a cornerstone event in this landmark year of celebrations. Every winning bid supports our Golden Jubilee events\, ensuring our 50th Anniversary Commodore’s Ball and seasonal festivities are truly historic. Join us at the docks during Sailpast to cast your bids and celebrate 50 years of friendship and sailing. \nProgram:\n• Registration: 11:00 – 12:00\n• Skippers Meeting: 11:30 – 11:45\n• Opening Remarks: 12:00\n• Commodore’s Picnic & Silent Auction: 12:15\n• Flotilla Assembly: 14:00 (Eastside Tugboat Island)\n• Sailpast: 14:30 – 15:30\n• Awards\, dessert & Silent Auction completion: 16:00 \n  \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/2026-sailpast
LOCATION:Page’s Resort and Marina\, 3350 Coast Road\, Gabriola Island\, British Columbia\, V0R 1X7\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vitor Almeida":MAILTO:vicecommodore@silvabayyachtclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260510T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260513T170000
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CREATED:20260111T232537Z
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SUMMARY:Post SailPast Cruise
DESCRIPTION:Cruise to start day after Sail past while your boat is pretty!\nMay 10th – Maple Bay Yacht Club reciprocal moorage\nMay 11th – Ladysmith Yacht Club reciprocal moorage\nMay 12th – Nanaimo Yacht Club reciprocal moorage\nif time May 13th Schooner Cove Yacht club reciprocal moorage.\nWill visit neighbouring yacht clubs and present our 50th anniversary Burgee. \n  \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/post-sailpast-cruise
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260626T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260701T170000
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SUMMARY:Southern Edge Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour of some of the Southern Gulf Islands \nJune 26th – Meet at Sidney Spit or one of the Sidney marinas if no room at Spit\nJune 27th – Poet’s Cove\, we can Anchor\, use mooring ball or Marina\nJune 28th – Narvaez Bay on Saturna.\nJune 29th – Cabbage/Tumbo Islands. Land access is closed however anchoring and mooring ball use is acceptable.\nTravel 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.\nJune 30th – Travel to Winter Cove for anchoring\nJuly 1st – Canada Lamb BBQ on Saturna \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/southern-edge-tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260719T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260111T234803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T175752Z
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SUMMARY:Gibsons to Folk Fest at Jericho Beach
DESCRIPTION:Cruise to Vancouver for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival at Jericho Beach Park \nJuly 15th – Depart for Gibson’s/Keats Island (Plumper Cove Marine Park)\nJuly 16th – Bowen Island\nJuly 17th – 19th – Fisherman’s wharf in Vancouver\n(This can be a busy time of the year and moorage will need to be booked ASAP) \nFalse Creek Harbour Authority-Fisherman’s Wharf\n1-604-733-3625 \nWill 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. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/gibsons-to-folk-fest-at-jericho-beach
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260111T234921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T180710Z
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SUMMARY:Local Yocal Cruise
DESCRIPTION:August 7-9th\, 2026\nThis is a surprise cruise that in years gone by was popular in the club. \nWill 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. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/local-yocal-cruise
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260814T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260111T233318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T181700Z
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SUMMARY:Kayak circumnavigate Gabriola
DESCRIPTION:THREE – single day kayak trips to circumnavigate Gabriola\, starting and ending\nat Silva Bay Marina. Each day will be 3-5 hours.  \nAug 14th – Depart Silva Bay for Sandwell/Pilot Bay\nAug 15th – Sandwell/Pilot Bay to El Verano\nAug 16th – El Verano to Silva Bay \nEach 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. \nMore details to follow. \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/kayak-circumnavigate-gabriola
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013330
CREATED:20260111T233512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T200617Z
UID:10000371-1788940800-1789750800@silvabayyachtclub.com
SUMMARY:Desolation Sound Historical Tour
DESCRIPTION:A history tour of the place we all love to visit\ndetails to follow \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/desolation-historical-tour
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261003T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013331
CREATED:20260111T233828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T193435Z
UID:10000372-1791014400-1791133200@silvabayyachtclub.com
SUMMARY:Halo Harvest
DESCRIPTION:details to follow \n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/halo-harvest-2
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261128T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261128T230000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013331
CREATED:20251202T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T200518Z
UID:10000347-1795881600-1795906800@silvabayyachtclub.com
SUMMARY:AGM & Commodore's Ball
DESCRIPTION:MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR!\nSBYC is celebrating their 50th Anniversary.  We will be hosting the Commodore’s Ball at the Gabriola Community Hall November 28th\, 2026.  Spread the word to past members!  Watch for details!
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/agm-commodores-ball
LOCATION:Garbiola Community Hall\, 2000 South Rd.\, Gabriola\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Debbie Erdos":MAILTO:pastcommodore@silvabayyachtclub.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261208T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T013331
CREATED:20260401T201144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T201246Z
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SUMMARY:SBYC Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The annual general meeting will be held on Tuesday\, December 8th at the Gabriola Golf & Country Club\, 825 South Rd.\, Gabriola.\nSign in and food ordering: 5:00 pm\nAGM: 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\nSupper: 6:30 pm \nStay tuned for more details.
URL:https://silvabayyachtclub.com/event/sbyc-annual-general-meeting
LOCATION:Gabriola Golf & Country Club\, 825 South Road\, Gabriola Island\, British Columbia\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vitor Almeida":MAILTO:vicecommodore@silvabayyachtclub.com
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