Boat Safety Weekend

Safety on the water is a shared responsibility, and ensuring the well-being of our members, vessels, and facilities is our top priority. As part of this commitment, we introduced a mandatory boat safety check requirement last year, to be completed once in every three years for all moored vessels. This is now year 2 of 3.

This safety initiative aligns with the guidelines set out in the Boat Safety Guide and focuses on critical areas, including shore power cables, fire safety equipment, and other key risk factors. These checks are about fostering a proactive safety culture among our members.

To facilitate this process, volunteers from RCMSAR will be on hand to conduct the checks, bringing their extensive expertise to help ensure your vessel meets the highest safety standards.

Event Details:

Dates: Saturday April 18th and Sunday April 19th, 2026

Time: One-hour slots from 9AM-3PM with a lunch break at Noon. Book HERE.

How to Prepare: A reference guide outlining required checks is linked below for your convenience. (Boat Safety Guide - Pg 17-19 & Sample PC Safety Check Form).

Submit: On completion, forward a copy of your signed completed check, or a copy of your ‘pass’ decal to the office as proof of compliance.

Pro Tip: Take care of common issues in advance and replace expired flares and service fire extinguishers.

Thunderbird Marine Supplies: Open daily except Mondays. 604 921 9011.

DNA Fire Doctors: Drop off your fire extinguishers at EHYC between March 20 - March 31st for inspection. Fire extinguishers that require either their 6 year service or 12 year hydrostatic tests will be taken to service offsite, drop-off back to EHYC before safety weekend.

Schedule for Saturday and Sunday

9AM - 3PM - Boat Safety Checks by RCM/SAR. 👉 Signup if you haven’t already.

9AM - ish - Start your morning with tea, coffee and pastries in the clubhouse

11-12PM - CPR/AED Demonstration by RN and RCM/SAR volunteer Jennifer Blattler. Hands-on demo with CPR dummy, AED use, choking response, and boat-friendly first aid tips. Q&A session to follow.

12-1PM - Free Lunch in the Clubhouse - juicy burgers, and pasta salad on us - must signup to reserve.👉 Signup here

1-2PM - Man Overboard Demo on RCM-SAR 1 vessel and how to throw a life preserver. (Saturday only).

Other Activities

• EHYC logo merchandise available for purchase in the office

• Parking decals from 2025 are still valid for 2026