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
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
Proposed Changes to Transport Canada’s Small Vessel Regulations
Do you know how many flares, what kind, and the other safety equipment that you are required to have on board your vessel?  There are some changes being proposed, especially to SUP's .... read here....
Islands Trust - Notice
Do you know about an abandoned boat in the Islands Trust area that should be removed?  Islands Trust wants to hear from you!

If you know of an abandoned boat that should be removed, visit our Abandoned and Derelict Vessel webpage to learn how to report it.  Islands Trust is developing an inventory of abandoned, derelict boats in the Islands Trust area to share with applicable removal agencies 

Use these links to contact us.
Slide Show
Watch our slideshow that we showed at the April 7th Lions Volunteers day.  Click here.....

2017 - 2018 AGM
We welcome new Directors:  Mike Halliday, Louis Vallee, and Norm Price.  Thank you to past Executive members Diane Gutiw and Bryan Westby for their contributions to AMIB.  See the current Executive list here.
Events
Pictures/v Avare. Photo by Ian Sutherland. Click photo to enlarge.

June 2nd, 2018


Come Back Victory for Avare!




The 3rd AMIB Fun Race was, as race organizer Norm said,  one in which every boat had its moments of glory.

Click here to read more about the race and see photos including photo gallery by Aishley & Peter Larsen....

Course Sign-up 2018
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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.


Last 2 courses of the 2017-2018 year:

June
  • Anchoring and stern tying – Two evenings – June 21, 22.
Membership


Join AMIB, one of Mayne Island's active and friendly organizations!
We are continuing to receive new memberships and renewals.  Please use the online 2018 Membership Application on this website.

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2018 AMIB President AllenSlade, Cliff andJudy Kiyooka. Photo by Tom Hobley

What do we do?     Boater Education    -    Improve Docks and Ramps    -    Social Activities
  • Purposes of AMIB
  • Dues:  $20/family per year, $10 individual
  • You do not have to own a boat to become a member
  • Full calendar of educational and social activities
  • Join now by filling out our on-line membership form
Other AMIB Benefits:
  • Show your AMIB membership card and receive a 10% discount on meals at the Lighthouse Pub on Saturna (does not include liquor). Discounts also available at All Bay Marine and Spencers Marine on Harbour Road, Sidney.
  • AMIB members can advertise anything related to boating in our Buy and Sell.  Just send the webmaster an email to set up your ad.

Proposed Anson Road Dock