Weather reports: Mayne Island I Swanson Channel I South of Nanaimo I North of Nanaimo  I  Trincomali Channel   
Tides: Miners Bay I  Samuel Island | Windy TV
Check the Buy and Sell for recent boats For Sale. 
  • 26" Columbia MkII sailboat
  • Harbercraft
  • Double Eagle
Mayne Island dock queries:
Miners Bay dock wharfinger is Neil Jensen.

Horton Bay dock wharfinger is Richard Jarco.
Southern Gulf Islands Harbour Commissioner is
David Maude
Dr. Lauren McWhinnie gave a talk on Mayne Island about the problem of ocean noise distressing marine mammals.
Click here for the full size poster and important links
*Noise Exposure to the Marine Environment from Ships
New in the  Buy and Sell
  • Dinghy
  • Kayaks
Recently listed: 
  • 1968 Columbia sailboat
  • 1978 Double Eagle Alaskan bulk head
  • Harbercraft
Need a mooring buoy? 
Here is one for sale in the Buy and Sell.

Events

Friday Night Movie Nights

Last year we held very successful movie nights courtesy of the Mayne Inn who provided us with their comfortable lounge and large screen TV.  We are starting up again on Friday, October 27th at 7:00 pm.  Open to all AMIB members for free.  Some of us come down for an early dinner.  Details of the first films TBA.  Watch for info in your email.
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AMIB Pres. Allen Slade, Cliff and Judy Kiyooka. Photo by Tom Hobley
August 20th  Fall Fair

AMIB had a membership table at this year's Fall Fair.  A bowl of lifesavers was on the table to entice passersby.  On sale were our new form fit AMIB caps and t-shirts.  Thank you to our new and renewing members.  AMIB now has 190 paid up members.
PictureLeading the music, Allen (vocals), Sharon (uke). Photo by John Carr

August 13th Campbell Bay Raft Up
 The weeks of dry, hot weather we had been experiencing decided to take a break the weekend of our Campbell Bay Raft Up.  After hearing that winds were forecast 15 - 25 kts along with rain on Saturday, C'est la Vie decided not to come early! 
Read more here....

Membership


Boater Education - Social Activities - Docks & Ramps
Join AMIB, one of Mayne Island's most vibrant and friendliest organizations.
Another AMIB benefit - Show your AMIB membership card and receive a 10% discount on meals at the LIGHTHOUSE PUB on Saturna (does not include liquor).
AMIB discounts are also given at:
  • Spencer's Marine & Consignment
  • All Bay Marine
both in Sidney on Harbour Road

Course Sign-up

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AMIB works with our chief instructor, Blair Smith, to offer a variety of important boating courses and workshops.  Most of our courses are held during the Fall and Winter.  The rest of the time we are out boating!


We thank Blair for volunteering his time and expertise to help boaters improve their boating skills.
See our 2017 calendar
Archives
Check the Calendar tab for photos of events from the past 2 years

Proposed Anson Road Dock
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Site of proposed Anson Rd dock in Horton Bay