Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club upcoming events

Cruise to Chatterbox Falls (2026-06-06)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Cruise to Chatterbox Falls

June 6 - 18, 2026

Princess Louisa Inlet is located deep in the Coastal Mountains and features beautiful scenery and spectacular waterfalls. SNSYC wishes to offer members an opportunity to cruise together early in the cruising summer to witness this amazing coastal beauty. Thanks to Bert Vermeer for sharing his own well researched sailing plan.

Each skipper is responsible for their own boat safety and navigation. Adapt the plans you see to suit the capability of your boat and crew.

The registration form will ask for an onboard cell phone number and ask if you wish to be included in a WhatsApp group. In a previous Club Long Cruise we found that WhatsApp text messaging was a very effective means of communication. Deeper in the mountains, phones which bounce messages off satellites can work well.

A modest $10 fee per person confirms your registration and provides treats and prizes during our cruise. If you wish to change any details on the registration form following your registration please email the Cruising Captain. Refunds due to cancellation are not practical due to the cost of writing the cheque, so be committed to the adventure before you register.

Once you are registered, any updates pertaining to this cruise will be emailed to you.

Send any Questions or Concerns to the Cruising Captain

Special General Meeting (2026-06-09)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

The Special General meeting will deal with Bylaws that will allow the Club to move to monthly billing only. The intent of this change is to save manpower as management spends months trying to chase members to pay their dues.

The bar will open at 5:00 for those happy hour folks and voter registration will open at 6:00 . We need to have 25 voting memberships to have quorum so we hope to see you at the meeting.

Private event - 50th Anniversary party (2026-06-13)

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT

ORC Tach Talk for Racers (2026-06-17)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Please join us Wednesday June 17th at 7pm in the SNSYC classroom for a presentation on the ORC measurement and racing process. Measurer Mike Wills will take us through the process of getting an ORC certificate and the differences between the types of certificates available. Race Officer Chris Maier will then take us through how those certificates are applied in a race and the ORC race process. The presentation will focus on getting a Sport Boat from no certificate to its first race, and why the ORC Sport Boat class is particularly exciting.

Heather Meads

Private event - Wedding (2026-06-20)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

50s Fun (2026-06-27)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

"Canada Day" Rendezvous (2026-07-03)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

"Canada Day" Rendezvous

Hosts Kevin and Kate Crawford, Ian and Susan Broome

July 3 - 5, 2026

First, secure your moorage at Telegraph Harbour 250-246-9511

SNSYC Registration $45 per person

Program

Friday - July 3

4:30 pm

Pavilion

Happy Hour and Potluck Appetizers - Please bring an appetizer to share and your own plates and cutlery.

5:30 pm

Dinner on your own

Traditional boat gatherings

Saturday, July 4

08:30 am Pavilion	Coffee/Tea/Juice with a cooked breakfast (sausages eggs on BBQ with pastries/simple fruit). Bring your own plates, cutlery and mugs/glasses.
10:00 am	Host organized walk - TBA
2:00 pm Pavilion	Corn Hole Tournament—World Championships!
6:00 pm Pavilion	Dinner – Maui Ribs prepared by our infamous chef - Dennis Ewasiuk. Please bring either a side, salad or dessert to share and your own plates and cutlery.

Sunday -July 5

08:30 am	Coffee/Tea – cinnamon buns/scones, fruit, yogurt and juice. Bring your own plates, cutlery & mugs/glasses
11:30 am	Walk to the pub or dingy ride to the pub - optional. Some boats will be departing for homeport or the Long Cruise.
4:00 pm Pavilion	Informal Happy Hour (for those staying behind).
	Dinner on your own for those staying behind.

For any changes to your Registration information

please email the Cruising Captain.

Private event - Retirement Party (2026-07-04)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Long Cruise 2026 (2026-07-05)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Long Cruise 2026

July 5 - 31, 2026

Long Cruise Itinerary.pdf

Note date change to coincide with departure from Telegraph Harbour following the "Canada Day" Rendezvous. Some flexibility is possible in the opening days to allow those not starting at Telegraph Harbour an opportunity to catch up. Also allowing time if a weather window is required for crossing the Strait.

Each skipper is responsible for their own boat safety and navigation. Adapt the plans you see to suit the capability of your boat and crew. Notes relating to tides and currents must be confirmed by the skipper.

You may opt in or out of the route planned as you see fit. Please register so we may be in communication. If only certain days in the schedule interest you, please state that on the registration form so we may look out for you.

Once you are registered, any updates pertaining to this cruise will be emailed to you. By June 30 all registrants will have a copy of the group registration information to facilitate communication.

Send any Questions or Concerns to the Cruising Captain

Private event - Wedding (2026-07-25)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Private event - Wedding (2026-08-01)

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

August Short Cruise (2026-08-06)

Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

August Short Cruise

August 6 - 15

Itinerary with thanks to Simon Postles

Fee $10 per boat

This is a hop on - hop off cruise, you may plan to take on any part or all of it. We hope you will want to lead an activity at one of the sites and participate in Happy Hour Celebrations. Fly your Burgee Proudly!!

Marinas will not be holding places for SNSYC boats based on this itinerary as they would for a regular Rendezvous. So make your personal registrations early when you decide the parts of the cruise that you wish to join.

We invite you to join a WhatsApp communication group using your cell phone for text messages to keep the Cruise members connected. WhatsApp has been a valuable communication tool for past cruises.

There is no additional fee for guests, the $10 supports your event registration.

We will collect some information on the Registration Form to follow.

Questions? Email Simon " onsafari88@me.com "

View Itinerary

DATE	NIGHTS	LOCATIONS	NOTES
06-Aug	2	Mill Bay Marina	Dock Pot Luck August 6^th August 7^th Walking Tour to Enrico Winery. Dinner at Bridgeman’s Restaurant (Optional)
08-Aug	2	Maple Bay Marina	August 8^th Dock Drinks and Appys A game of Humdinger August 9^th Hike Stony Hill Trail Dinner at Pub (Optional)
10-Aug	2	Manana Marina	August 10^h Dock Pot Luck August 11^th Legendary Ladysmith Cinnamon Buns on the dock 9:00am Walking Tour of Ladysmith. Dinner at the 1948 Restaurant (Optional)
12-Aug	2	Montague Harbour	August 12^th Grey Point trail Hike Dinner on own. August 13^th Paddle or dinghy to Prevost for Exploration Bus to the Pub for Dinner (optional)
14-Aug	2	Saltspring Marina	August 14^th Dock Drinks. Appys August 15^th Visit Saltspring Market Dinner either at Treehouse or Moby’s (Optional)
16-Aug		Head home or continue cruising

Haven in the Harbour (2026-08-08)

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Private Event - Wedding (2026-08-15)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Private Event - Wedding (2026-08-22)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Montague Music Jam (2026-08-28)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Music Jam Rendezvous At Montague Harbour

August 28-30, 2026

Registration fee $10 per person

Back by Popular Demand

On a Mooring Ball, the Parks Dock, the Marina or Anchor Out.

Hosts:- Martin and Jan Swan, Don Craigmyle

Friday Dinner Booking see separate event posting in the Cruising Schedule (Seating limited, we have a group reservation for 30) If the Friday dinner is full, you are on your own for Friday Dinner.

Saturday:- As special treat, beginning at 4:00 pm, a Potluck Dinner at Martin and Jan Swan's home located next to the Montague Marina. Bring your potluck offering and your own drinks. Usually we bring our own utensils to potluck dinners however Jan and Martin are happy to provide extras. Dinner will be followed by an acoustic music jam, bring an instrument and/or your own voice. If you want a song list before you arrive, Martin invites you to email jmdocswan@gmail.com

You may tie up your dinghy at the Swan's float. If you are at the marina, the Swan's place is next door.

During the day Saturday you might take part in a walk on the Park trails, rent a scooter at the marina and tour Galiano Island, enjoy dinghy or kayak exploring. Sunday will be what Jan calls a 'Flow Day' where activities may continue.

Many thanks to Martin and Jan for their hospitality.

There is a $10 per person fee this year to cover expenses

Be sure to indicate your number of guests (even your partner is a guest) at the bottom of the form. If following registration, more guests join your boat, notify the Cruising Captain to have your registration updated.

Having difficulties? email cruising-captain@snsyc.ca

Montague Dinner Aug 28 (2026-08-28)

Sat, 29 Aug 2026 00:30:00 GMT

August 28 SNSYC Dinner at Crane and Robin

Montague Harbour

Group reservation limited to 30.

Be sure to click "Confirm" and receive your Confirmation at the end of this process or you will not be Registered.

For information about the Crane and Robin including their menu, goto https://www.craneandrobin.com

Private Event - Wedding (2026-09-05)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 18:00:00 GMT