Author: HCMCA

Well, sadly we’ve seen the best of summer and the recent rains are harbingers of the coming drop in temperatures. Luckily those are pretty reasonable temperatures in Vancouver but there are still some things we need to do at the end of the season. Below is a link to some quick ideas about winterizing your…

As per the Marina Office: (re: Aug 9 – 14) This week our electrical department will be performing maintenance on the power stands on “O” Float. In order to complete the maintenance, temporary power outages will be required and should only last up to 1.5 hours. The power will be turned off stand by stand…

Here is some info from the Georgia Straight about the Marina’s neighborhood and some changes that may impact both the recreational users and liveaboards at Heather Civic. https://www.straight.com/news/tim-louis-uncertain-future-of-false-creek-south

The marina office has informed us that the liveaboard parking area will be closed for bridge repairs for about a month. On AUGUST 8TH kindly ensure your vehicle is moved to the recreational / visitors parking area (nearer the seawall under the Cambie Street Bridge.) For further information contact the Heather Civic Marina Office 604-874-2814

All vessels are required to be registered with Transportation Canada or it may be subject to a fine. Transport Canada (About License vs. Registration):https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/vessel-licensing-registration/about-pleasure-craft-licensing-vessel-registration Transport Canada How to Apply:https://tc.canada.ca/en/marine-transportation/vessel-licensing-registration/licensing-pleasure-craft-you-apply

Are you stuck inside during Covid-19? Do you love kayaking, yachting or powerboating and want to get ready to get on the water once “all this is over”? One of the most useful tools while being on the water is a VHF radio. To operate a VHF radio in Canada you are legally required to…

Canada is beginning a process of closing down loopholes in the ownership of boats. Locally one area of concern is determining the ownership of derelicts in the Creek, especially when those boats break free of their mooring and damage other vessels. Apparently all Canadian boats (10 HP and over and not registered under name/tonnage) will…

We are pleased to announce the formation of the Heather Civic Marina Community Association. We will shortly be emailing invitations to current members of the Heather Civic Marina to represent a positive and well-informed voice in the Vancouver boating community.