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New - AMIB Minutes
Minutes of the AMIB Executive will now  be posted on this website once they have been approved at the subsequent Executive meeting.

Minutes from the Feb. 2, 2019 Exec meeting are now posted here.

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Mayne Island dock queries:
Miners Bay dock wharfinger is Neil Jensen.

Horton Bay dock wharfinger is Richard Jarco.

new - Southern Gulf Islands Harbour Commissioner (SGIHC)  is Ian Dow
Coast Guard Warns of Radio Interference from LEDs. 
Go to Websites / Resources
Do you use Horton Bay dock?
Read the latest Court Ruling re: Horton Bay.
This June 25/2018  ruling concerns parking on Horton Bay Road.
Click here
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.

Proposed Anson Road Dock



Notice of public meeting:
Meeting sponsored by the Capital Regional District (CRD) to discuss Mayne Island docks
- Miners Bay and Anson Road
  • Date:  Thursday, April
  • Time:  5 - 7 pm
  • Place:  Ag Hall

AMIB members are especially encouraged to attend.
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Site of proposed Anson Rd dock in Horton Bay
View the Anson Road dock plans here:



  • Read the latest Court Ruling  (June 25, 2018) regarding parking on Horton Bay Road.  Paula Bucholz (Arbutus Estates) vs. CRD  Click here.
Events
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Saturday, April 13, 2019
16th Annual Massive Marine
Garage Sale 
sponsored by
the Maritime Museum of BC
Victoria, Ogden Point - Pier A, 9am to 1pm
Click for further details.

Course Sign-up 2019

Cruising North with Support
Last year Blair Smith taught 12  more boating courses.  This June he is leading a flotilla (power boats and sailboats) up to Desolation Sound and the Broughtons.  An information meeting with handouts has already been held.  If you wish further information about joining the cruise contact Blair.

2019 Courses
  • April 9  Library  7 - 9 pm    Basic Boats Electrical Systems including Solar Panels - Louis Vallee
  • April 27  Location TBA   Cooking While Cruising
  • Currents - details forthcoming
  • Weather - details forthcoming
  • VHS Radio Communcation - details forthcoming
  • History of M.I. Shipwrecks - details forthcoming

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 2019 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.
2018-2019 Executive (as of November 24, 2018 AGM)

President - Louis Vallee
Treasurer -Bob McKinnon
Secretary - Judy Kiyooka
Membership - Cliff Kiyooka
Other Directors -
Mike Halliday, Peter Hansche,Don DeRousie,Richard Jarco, Bill Lane, Murray Malott, Stephen Cropper, Renate Morell
Past President - Allen Slade
Webmaster - Cliff Kiyooka  -  ckiyooka@shaw.ca