VANCOUVER T: 604-488-1202
1826 Mast Tower Road, Granville Island

PORT SIDNEY T: 778-351-3345
9835 Seaport Place, Port Sidney Marina

New Sewage Discharge Regulations - May 5th 2012 Deadline

Sewage Discharge regulations, introduced in 2007 with a five-year moratorium on enforcement, will be in effect and enforced as of May 5th. Fines are $250 and will apply for non-compliance.

The following highlights specifics of the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals that are important for members to know and to share with their customers. Additional highlights can be viewed at: Updated Sewage Bulletin   

 

1. All boats fitted with a toilet must have and use a holding tank and it must have a means of shore discharge. Portable toilets are acceptable but they must be attached to the vessel and have a means of dockside pump out.
2. An approved treatment device that meets the strict coliform count maximum set out in the regulations is a permitted option. Members should know that this option may be considered costly and impractical.
3. Pump-out facilities must be used where available.
4. In the event that a pump-out facility is not available, there are conditions under which untreated waste may be discharged:
   1. The discharge is made at a distance of at least three nautical miles from shore while the vessel is en route at the fastest possible speed, or
   2. If it is not possible to meet the requirements of sub paragraph (i) because the vessel is located in waters that are less than 6 miles from shore to shore, the discharge is made while the vessel is en route at a speed of at least four knots or, if the discharge is not feasible at that speed, the discharge is made:
      1. During an ebb tide, while the vessel is en route at the fastest feasible speed and into the deepest waters that are located farthest from shore, or
      2. While the vessel is en route at the fastest feasible speed and into the deepest and fastest moving waters that are located the farthest from shore

 

Call the Office of Boating Safety if you have any questions, 604 666 2681 or reference the Regulations at:  www.boatingsafety.gc.ca.

Bavaria Yahtbau's just launched their YouTube video channel. Included is a just-published extensive on-board review of the new BAVARIA 46 VISION by their production manager. 

Hello Alberta
We are coming to visit you!

EDMONTON + CALGARY
BOAT EXPO

Edmonton
March 23 - 24

Calgary
March 25 - 25

Seminar Topics

Charter + instruction
North Sails trimming tips and care
Dreamspeaker authors
Sales
Service
Ownership

FULL DETAILS HERE
 

We are pleased to announce that Simon Cox, Vancouver Island Regional Manager for Yacht Sales West has recently acquired his "Certified Professional Yacht Broker" (CPYB) accreditation.

"I love sailing.  I love people.  And, I love yachts.  My passion for working with people and their boats has driven my success to date.  I joined the Yacht Sales West team because we represent and service the yachts I would be proud own and sail myself, and because I am empowered to stand behind my clients to ensure they receive a good value and proper service for their investment.  I have helped many people buy and sell yachts over the years and made a lot of friends along the way.  I am proud to be on the Board of Directors of the BCYBA and to be a Certified Professional Yacht Broker.   Recognized associations such as these promote a standardized code of ethics and professionalism that grant me access to the resources to ultimately provide better service and protection for my clients." said Simon.

"I grew up sailing dinghies in Cadboro Bay and cruising the Gulf Islands.  The salt is still in my blood.  Swiftsure, Southern Straits, RIPS Race Week or racing around the buoys in Maple Bay, I love the camaraderie and competition of a good yacht race.  My wife and I and our nine-month-old son enjoy exploring new favourite spots in the Gulf Islands.  Sometimes, nothing beats a summer evening on the bay in our little day sailor." concluded Simon. In 2010,

Simon moved back to Vancouver Island to better serve the needs of our clients from the Island.  To date he has assisted dozens of buyers and sellers from Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to achieve their goals.  

Do you want personalized service purchasing the new boat of your dreams? 

Are you looking for your very own guide to today’s local and international brokerage market?  Ready to sell or trade up, and want the best value possible for your boat? 

Simon can do this for you. Simon looks forward to being YOUR broker.

Contact SIMON anytime to discuss your needs:
Simon Cox, CPYB, Bcomm
OFFICE | 250-733-0818
MOBILE | 778-558-9237
EMAIL | simon@yachtsaleswest.com  

Interested in checking out the progress of the hot new Farr designed B/ONE by Bavaria? Check out the blog here

Here's a video shot by Ron Frisosky of Catalina Yachts introducing the Catalina 315. The 315 is the latest exciting model in the new 5 SERIES. This boat looks like it likes to sail! The interior is sumptuous and well laid out for the cruising couple or family. This boat is sure to be another popular model.

Interested in knowing more about the Catalina 5 Series? View this link

Catalina's design philosophy:
- Design and build boats that will hold up in real world conditions
- Sail well; whether racing or cruising
- Comfortable above and below decks
- Easy to maintain
- Commitment to owner satisfaction

MODELS in the SERIES:
315 | 355 | 385 | 445

 

We're giving away 6 month subscriptions to Pacific Yachting magazine tomorrow (Sunday) at the show. Mention this blog when visiting our floating display at Granville Island tomorrow and we'll give you your subscription. Limited quantities, so come early!

It's DAY 4 at the Vancouver Boat Show. The musical duo band "Maria in the Shower" are setting up, the docks are full, NEWS 1130's here on location, we have hot coffee on and of course great boats on display like CATALINA, BAVARIA + DUFOUR. Come on down to the floating venue on Granville Island. Show's open until 5:00 today!

The rocking duo "Maria in the Shower"



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