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= Burrard Yacht Club = Burrard Yacht Club (BYC) is a yacht club located on the North Shore of Burrard Inlet in Vancouver, British Columbia. It operates one main marina in North Vancouver, as well as six outstations along the coast of British Columbia. Burrard Yacht Club is comprised of both power and sailing pleasure crafts, which average between 25 and 60 feet in length. Some of the larger docking slips have covered moorage, but the majority is exposed. The club consists of an office, workshop and tool room, entertaining/meeting room facilities, and a dingy dock. At the main marina, the yacht club has lifejackets, kayaks and paddleboards for the use of its members. The yacht club is also known for its sailing programs in which people can learn with small Walker Bay sailboats. It also has lifejackets for children and water toys such as kayaks and paddleboards for members to barrow.

History
Burrard Yacht Club was founded on May 5, 1982. The yacht club was created through the Vancouver Rowing Club, which was established in 1899. BYC moved its location to the North Shore of Vancouver in 1977, where it remains today. The original members conducted the successful move of the docks and boats to the yacht club's new location. 98% of new memberships have accumulated since the 1977 move.

Outstations
BYC members have access to six outstations along the coast of BC. Each outstation is maintained by members of Burrard Yacht Club. The members are collectively responsible for keeping the grounds clean and bringing necessary supplies on trips to outstation locations.

Clementine Creek Outstation
Clementine Creek Outstation is located near the end of Indian Arm. It has one large pavilion, a fire pit and dock.

Ekins Point Outstation
Ekins Point Outstation is located on the North end of Gambier Island in Howe Sound. It has a large dock, access to nearby hiking trails, a BBQ and a fire pit.

Snug Cove Marina
BYC owns a small section of the docks at Snug Cove Marina. Snug Cove is on Bowen Island, one of the main islands in Howe Sound.

Gibsons Marina
BYC owns small section of the dock at Gibsons Marina. Gibsons Marina is located on the mainland of British Columbia and in the Southwest corner of Howe Sound.

Pender Harbour Outstation
The Pender Harbour outstation is located in Garden Bay. It has a large cabin and some rooms that are suitable for overnight stay.

Silva Bay Outstation
The Silva Bay outstation is located on Gabriola Island. It is part of the Gulf Islands in the Straight of Georgia.

Executive
The commodore of Burrard Yacht Club is Conor Shankey. The vice commodore is Frank Mogridge. The executive board consists of many other positions, such as treasurer, secretary, rear commodore, and past commodore.

Membership
There are different variations of membership depending on the age of a person and his or her intended activity level within the yacht club. BYC has lower rates for children and other people who are less active within the club. Members who choose to use the moorage at BYC pay a fee that is determined by the size of the slip and length of the boat. This fee is charged on top of the membership fee, which is independent from any moorage fees.

Access to moorage is based on seniority within the club. There is not enough docking space for each member to keep their boat at the main marina, so slips and preference are first offered to those with the most seniority.