Information for Visitors
Deep Bay Harbour is located on the east shore of Vancouver Island opposite the Chrome Point Lighthouse and at the south end of Baynes Sound, Denman and Hornby Islands. Lat. 49°28’, Long. 124°44’ (Charts 3527 detailed and 3513 large area).
Please
note that DBYC does not own the Private Marina, and reciprocal space is
granted by the wharfinger when available. If space is unavailable on the LCMC/DBYC float,
try Doug Curtis, phone 250-792-0867, or email Doug moorage@dbyc.ca
Visiting
boaters arriving in Deep Bay Harbour have several
mooring options available: 1.
Deep Bay Yacht Club (DBYC) Reciprocal Moorage The
DBYC extends reciprocal privileges to boaters from
other yacht clubs. Please note that all boats using
our reciprocal privileges must have liability
insurance. These privileges are extended under the
following conditions: Please
note that it is difficult to take large
dogs onto our dock to go to the shore as the new ramps
are too hard on their feet. It is best to dinghy large
dogs over to the Ship'n'Shore dock or a nearby beach
area to access land.
See Plan of
Deep Bay Marina showing location of the DBYC
reciprocal float at the Lighthouse Country Marine
Centre (LCMC). If
the DBYC reciprocal float is occupied, reciprocal
space may be available elsewhere within the Deep Bay
Marina. Check the bulletin board at the Deep Bay
Marina Office for available slips. Take any slip
listed and then register for reciprocal moorage at the
DBYC reciprocal float. Be sure to have your yacht club
membership card and fly your club burgee. Reciprocal
privileges include one overnight free, with power,
free of charge, once per month. For
more information regarding Deep Bay Reciprocal
Moorage: The
DBYC shares the floating Lighthouse Country Marine
Centre (LCMC) with the Royal Canadian Marine Search
and Rescue 59 (RCM-SAR 59). The LCMC is available to
members and guests of the DBYC for meetings and social
events, by reservation. Visitors may use the LCMC
outdoor float area for social gatherings, barbecues,
etc. at any time. Contact
the DBYC for Marine
Centre reservations. 2.
Deep Bay Marina Transient Moorage (Northeast of the
Wharf) Upon
arrival at the Deep Bay Marina, attached to the east
side of the Harbour Authority wharf, visiting skippers
may dock temporarily (i.e. 15-20 minutes) in any empty
slip. Registration instructions and a list of
available slips are posted at the Marina Office near
the ramp. 20 Amp. power and water are available on all
floats. 3.
Deep Bay Harbour Authority Moorage (Southwest of the
Wharf) Float
"D" is usually used for transient vessels and rafting
is the norm. Call the Wharfinger at 250-757-9331 for
an assignment. Water,
20 and 30 amp. power are available on all floats. Locked,
public toilet and coin operated shower facilities are
available in the building behind the Wharfinger’s
office. Contact the Wharfinger for the lock code(s).
Contact the Wharfinger for info on holding tank
pumpout facilities during business hours only. Other
facilities include garbage disposal and disposal of
used motor oil and filters. For
more information about the Deep Bay Harbour
Authority please phone 250-757-9331. 4.
Anchorage There
is a reasonably well protected anchorage with good
holding, southwest of the Harbour Authority floating
breakwater. Note that anchoring in the area between
the floating breakwater and the Deep Bay Marina is
prohibited. There is also anchorage NE of the Deep Bay
Marina, but swing room is limited. Dinghies
may be docked at both the Harbour Authority (2 hour
limit) and Deep Bay Marina. Local
Facilities & Services Just
across the harbour parking lot is the very welcoming
Ship and Shore Restaurant. The restaurant is licensed
and locally famous for its excellent fish ‘n chips.
Laundry (wash & dry for $5), clean showers ($1),
marine gas and diesel are available. Phone
250-757-8399. There
is
Tuesday/Saturday bus service (Bus #99) between Deep
Bay and Woodgrove Shopping Centre in Nanaimo, leaving
Chrome Point Road (at the Marina entrance) at 9.48 am
and 5:45 pm. To catch the bus, wave it down at any
location. Contact the Regional District of Nanaimo
(RDN) at 250-954-1001 or visit RDN Bus #99. for a schedule. The
nearest taxi is 25 km away in Qualicum Beach, phone
250-954-5567. Bowser’s facilities include; Tomm’s Food
Village (phone 250-757-8944 with your minimum $25
grocery/produce/meat order and they will deliver to
the wharf), diesel and propane at Bowser Esso,
liquor/beer/wine and post office at Georgia Park
store, Bowser Builders’ Supply (Irly Bird Hardware)
and the Lighthouse Community Credit Union. The
closest hospital (40km) is North Island Hospital Comox
Valley, 250-331-5900, 101 Lerwick, Courtenay V9N
0B9. The
Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue 59, M.V.
Mapleguard, is stationed at the LCMC and responds to
local emergencies called into the Joint Rescue Centre
via VHF Ch. 16 or telephone 911. Other
Considerations Please
leash and clean up after your dog at all times. The
residential community along Deep Bay Spit is nearby
and your respect for their peace and quiet is
requested and appreciated. Reciprocal
moorage privileges are extended at the visitor’s own
risk and the Deep Bay Yacht Club shall not be held
liable for any loss or damage.