Archive for May 2019
Vessel Sewage Pump Out Rules
All boats at CBYS must use holding tanks. Sewage from boats harms the environment, particularly in busy or poorly flushed outstations and anchorages. In Canada, it is illegal to dump sewage from boats within three nautical miles of shore Public sewage pump-outs are available in False Creek and Coal Harbour at several marinas. To find…
Read MoreHow To Operate the CBYS AED
CBYS has an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) located in the dock shed at the bottom of the main ramp adjacent the Centre Bay Café. It is located on the inside door of the shed. The same key that opens the White House and the Fahrni Cabin, opens the dock shed. Please familiarize yourself with the…
Read MoreCampfire Bans and Restrictions
A campfire is an open fire that burns piled material no larger than 0.5 m in height and 0.5 m in width and is used by any person for recreational purpose, or by a First Nation for a ceremonial purpose. Many British Columbians and visitors to our province enjoy campfires. To prevent your campfire from…
Read MoreTidal Waters Fishing Licence
There is a lot of great crabbing and prawning in and around Centre Bay. All anglers must have a licence to fish tidal (salt) waters in British Columbia. It is best to purchase your licence online before you head out. An annual adult licence is $22, $11 for 65 and older and free for fishers…
Read MoreProtecting the Southern Resident Killer Whale
On Friday, May 10th, the government announced the following recovery measures to protect SRKW’s. All vessels are required to stay a minimum of 400 metres away from all killer whales. Vessels are asked to reduce speed to less than 7 knots within 1,000 metres of killer whales and turn off echo sounders. Commercial vessels are…
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