Visitors

Welcome to Maple Bay Yacht Club

MBYC RECIPROCAL DOCK

IS OPEN to ALL reciprocals to Maple Bay Yacht Club.

Our reciprocal dock is open 100% capacity for transient boaters.  We do not take reservation but recommend that you contact the Dock Master (250) 710-2350 or 66A prior to arriving to ensure we have space available prior to 3:00 PM. 

Our clubhouse lounge is OPEN to those reciprocals. Upon arriving please check at the Club House with the bar staff to register. For the Club House and bar hours please check http://mbyc.bc.ca/about-us/facility/club-house-hours.

We are located in Maple Bay on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

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Maple Bay is just West of Saltspring Island, North of Sansum Narrows at 48°48.18’N/123°36.13’W

We have been serving the boating community in beautiful Maple Bay, BC, Canada since 1925. Our facilities include moorage for members and visiting boaters with power and excellent water, a wonderful clubhouse for events with licensed lounge, showers, washrooms and wireless Internet access for members and visiting boaters.

Maple Bay Yacht Club welcomes all yacht club members whose clubs are over 200 nautical miles away from our club. You will be afforded the same benefits offered to clubs officially listed as having reciprocal privileges.

Reciprocal & Visitor Moorage

A minimum of $3 million liability insurance is required to stay at Maple Bay Yacht Club.  Proof of insurance WILL BE REQUIRED upon registration with Maple Bay Yacht Club office or dockmaster.

  • 400 Ft. on outside South end of Breakwater on a first-come-first-served basis.
  • Maximum length allowed: 50 Ft.
  • Note: The Yellow Zone [100 Ft. on North End of Breakwater] is reserved for MBYC members at all times.
  • Our Dock Master can be contacted by e-mail at dockmasters@mbyc.bc.ca and/or VHF66A.
  • Note: No reciprocal/visitor moorage May 2 - 4, Aug 29 - Sept 1, and December 7, 2025 - Closed.

Arriving

  • All Guests, when approaching the Maple Bay Yacht Club please contact the Dock Masters on 66A or on their cell phone (250) 710-2350.
  • Fly your club burgee.
  • Fly your courtesy flag.
  • Proof of current club membership required.

Fees

  • MBYC offers a maximum of 5 nights’ reciprocal moorage each calendar month. The rate for the first night for each month is $7.50. This facilities fee includes power, showers, garbage and recycling drop-off and wireless internet service.
  • Moorage for additional nights to a maximum of 5 per month is $.75 per foot inclusive of power.
  • Please pay fees upon arrival and post registration slip on dockside window of vessel. One person is required to remain aboard at night

Departing

Check-Out Time – 11 AM

Dock Rules & General Information

  • Showers & Washrooms are located on the lower level of the clubhouse (under the sun deck Open 24 hrs/day.
  • No BBQ’s on docks.
  • Pets must be always on a leash.
  • Doggie Heaven is located behind the hydrant. Please clean up after your pets.
  • Please familiarize yourselves with our safety equipment

Club House

  • Large sun deck with spectacular views
  • Fully licensed bar
  • Big Screen TV
  • Friday night dinners – visitors welcome. Limited Seating – Please reserve before Wednesday @ noon Call 250 746 4521
  • Wireless Internet Access for members and registered visitors

Dock Master

Note:  Reciprocals on a first come first serve basis. No reservations.  You may wish to call ahead to ensure we have space available.