Thunderbird Yacht Club
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Thunderbird Yacht Club celebrates our 50 th Anniversary!
In June 1972 TBYC became a reality with a charter of 58 members and today proudly boasts a full club with 125 members. We recognize the founding members who put so much time and energy into the Club’s development and growth, without which we would not have our fabulous facilities today. Our main outstation, Ekins Point at the north end of Gambier Island has 2,000 feet of dock space and some of the calmest and warmest summer time waters close to Vancouver for a host of great activities including swimming, kayaking and water skiing/boarding. The amenities include camping pads, warm water and showers on the docks, a Longhouse where we host memorable events, a pizza oven, WiFi and more! In addition TBYC leases slips at Gibsons, Bowen Island, Silva Bay and Pender Harbour. Please visit our website at www.thunderbirdyachtclub.org for lots more information on our club and how to join.
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Past Commodores
70's & 80's.
1973-74 A.E. (Bert) Warrick
1975 D.A. (Don) McLean
1976 R.I. (Bob) Anderson
1977 A. (Alan) Humphries
1978 R.S. (Ron ) Suche
1979 K.G. (Ken) Dale
1980 R.J. (Bob) Warwick
1981 D.F. (Dave) Stirling
1982 W.H. (Harry) Lee
1983 T.S. (Tom) Hourigan
1984 Howard McIntyre
1985 W. (Warren) McAra
1986 E. (Ernie) Kells
1987 E. (Crawford) Ward
1988 Neil Poersch
1989 Norm Barr
1990 Ed Lee
1991 Bob Atherley
1992 Frank Chambers
1993 Larry Nash
1994 Harry Stant
1995 Neil Biddlecombe
1996 R. Himmelsbach
1997 Ron Cullen
1998 Ross Richardson
1999 D. Miller / Norm Jewison
2000 Norm Jewison
2001 Kim McFarlane
2002 Brian Jamieson
2003 Tina Smith
2004 Cesare Gianna
2005 Carl Ingraham
2006 Michael McCready
2007 Bob Gautschi
2008 Reg Allen
2009 Roger Chabot
2010 Les Morton
2011 Dorothy Fallan
2012 Bill McNeney
2013 Barry Ehrl
2014 Diana Lyons
2015 Ray Dennis
2016 Ray Dennis
2017 Barry Ehrl
2018 Stephen Leahy
2019 Jim Ptycia
2020 Cathy Dietrich
2021 Mark Smith
2022 Joe Schretlan
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Thunderbird Yacht Club is a members only yacht club of passionate boaters who cruise the waters in BC. Learn more about the club's history, facilities, and how to join the friendly boating community.
Learn about the origins, achievements and challenges of Thunderbird Yacht Club (TBYC), a boating club founded in 1972 in Howe Sound, BC. Discover how TBYC acquired and developed its home base at Ekins Point, and how it offers cruising, racing and social events for its members.
Thunderbird Yacht Club's roots date back to 1950's when several Thunderbird Marina boaters began cruising together and started to refer to themselves as members of the "Thunderbird Yacht Club". Fast-forward 70 years, TBYC has evolved into a vibrant yacht club, with our large Ekins Point, Gambier Island facility, and the Club's four ...
Thunderbird Yacht Club is a small, private group of members who are passionate about boating. Our ho. Thunderbird Yacht Club, West Vancouver, British Columbia. 260 likes · 1 talking about this. Thunderbird Yacht Club is a small, private group of members...
Thunderbird Yacht Club is a 50-year-old club with 125 members and four outstations in BC. It offers dock space, camping, events, and activities for boaters and their families.
Thunderbird Yacht Club. In 1972 a small group of like minded boaters got together and formed Thunderbird Yacht Club with the vision of developing a private oasis on the shores of Gambier Island. Years later, Thunderbird Yacht Club has evolved into a one of a kind facility, where members can relax and unwind amid the beauty of Howe Sound.
Thunderbird Yacht Club is a private club for members who love yachting, seamanship and cruising in BC waters. Located on Gambier Island, the club offers dock space, shore facilities and social activities for its members.
Please note, applying for membership requires an endorsement from a current club member. To begin the application process, we would like to know a little bit about you. Please complete the form below with the applicable information included. ... Thunderbird Yacht Club PO Box 91036 West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N3. Contact Us. bottom of page ...
Join Us! A Thunderbird Yacht Club membership offers a lifetime of enjoyment and adventure with family and friends.When you join Thunderbird Yacht Club, you will enjoy a unique and special boating experience within our friendly boating community while making lasting, lifelong friendships and memories. LEARN MORE.
Club Currents. Check out the latest news and happenings here. COMMODORES MESSAGE. BOARD & COMMITTEES. PAST COMMODORES. ANNUAL AWARDS. EKINS ECHO. CLUB EVENTS. EVENT SCHEDULES. WORK PARTIES. SAIL PAST. GALLERIES. SAFETY ON THE WATER. C.P.R. INSTRUCTIONS. OTHER RESOURCES. For Sale by Members. Thunderbird Yacht Club PO Box 91036 West Vancouver, BC ...
Learn how a group of boaters who moored at Thunderbird Marina in West Vancouver formed the Thunderbird Yacht Club in 1972. Read about their cruising adventures, club activities and culture over the years.
Club cruises are a fun way to connect with fellow members and take place in the spring and fall of each season at Ekins. These events are legendary and are not to be missed! Dates are set in January each year, so be sure to mark your calendars early. ... Thunderbird Yacht Club PO Box 91036 West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N3. Contact Us. bottom of page ...
Thunderbird Yacht Club PO Box 91036 West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N3. Contact Us. bottom of page
Ekins Point is a secluded bay on Gambier Island, 13 nautical miles from Vancouver, with docks, moorage, camping, trails and a longhouse. It is a retreat for club members who enjoy sailing, hiking, volleyball and social events.
a thunderbird yacht club tradition Sail Past dates back to the very beginnings of Naval traditions and is a ceremony of inspecting a fleet of ships and showing respect to the Commander in charge. Throughout history, this ceremony has included Royalty, Heads of State, and Admirals all inspecting fleets or entire Navies.
Thunderbird Yacht Club's Active membership is capped at 130 Members. We are currently at the membership cap and any new member applications are put on a Wait List, in the order of receipt. New member spots become available when existing Members resign or move to Social status. The Wait List is capped at 13.
Thunderbird Yacht Club also offers our members a credit at several marinas located in the Southern Gulf Islands. A member may claim a maximum of $90 in any given year by submitting receipts to the Treasurer. The following locations qualify for a credit and reservations are recommended; - $45 max Ph. 250-246-1443 OR.
General Club Rules; AGM Minutes; TBYC Financial Statements; TBYC Bylaws; More... TBYC 2024 Event Calendar . March 29-April 1st Easter Weekend . April 13-14th Spring ... Thunderbird Yacht Club PO Box 91036 West Vancouver, BC V7V 3N3. Contact Us. bottom of page ...
Ekins Echo, December 2020Commodore's MessageHello all, It is with great honour that I serve as TBYC's Commodore this year. Our club has meant a great deal to Shelley and I since we joined back in 1999. We've met a number of people who have become lifelong friends. Friends both on and off the water. As we continue to grow our membership, so will our friendships grow. While we bring a close ...
Thunderbird Yacht Club Members. Members will ready their boats in the morning and leave the docks at 11:30 am. to begin formation of 2 lines. Led by Fleet Captain Scott Field, Sail Past will commence at 12:00, followed by a champagne and light snacks in the Longhouse with a toast to the. Commodore Travis Endersby and his wife Mel.
2010 was a good year for Vancouver after hosting the 2010 Olympics and for Thunderbird Yacht Club. After resignations and new members were tabulated, the club began the year with a full complement of 100 members. This was the first year that the Commodore (Les Morton) was saluted in a sailboat!
2000 Norm Jewison. 2001 Kim McFarlane. 2002 Brian Jamieson. 2003 Tina Smith. 2004 Cesare Gianna. 2005 Carl Ingraham. 2006 Michael McCready. 2007 Bob Gautschi