Live Aboard Marinas - Vancouver BC?

JJ2009 · 03-10-2009, 11:21

Hello,
I am considering living aboard in Vancouver, BC, but am finding it difficult to locate a marina that legally allows me to do so.

Does anyone know what marinas that allow for full time live aboard status in this area?

Thanks.

drew23 · 13-10-2009, 15:49

Hey JJ,

I'm living aboard in False Creek currently. There are a few liveaboard marinas around, but there are long waiting lists at each one. Personally I have adopted a lifestyle where my sailboat, my rowboat and my bicycle are my only modes of transportation, and consider marinas to be more places for people who need a parking spot for their car... but then again, this is also about to be my first winter onboard, so I may well change my tune.

There's a lot of freedom in living aboard without a marina, though there are also a few downsides - namely the big court case currently in court deciding whether or not the False Creek anchoring permits are legal...

HobieFan · 13-10-2009, 16:53

From what my research turned up, there are a few, but currently waiting lists are several years.

I've not found any in the area with a reasonable waiting list, though I'll admit I haven't researched *too* extensively. I believe I found one in Sydney BC on Vancouver island. Not that this does you any good, but... :-)

oceane · 13-11-2009, 18:27

try Squamish harbour authority...they have space, cheap, boat will be in fresh water and +/-45 min drive to vancouver....

03-10-2009, 11:21	#1
JJ2009 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Live Aboard Marinas - Vancouver BC? Hello, I am considering living aboard in Vancouver, BC, but am finding it difficult to locate a marina that legally allows me to do so. Does anyone know what marinas that allow for full time live aboard status in this area? Thanks.

13-10-2009, 15:49	#2
drew23 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada Boat: Searunner 37 Posts: 81	Hey JJ, I'm living aboard in False Creek currently. There are a few liveaboard marinas around, but there are long waiting lists at each one. Personally I have adopted a lifestyle where my sailboat, my rowboat and my bicycle are my only modes of transportation, and consider marinas to be more places for people who need a parking spot for their car... but then again, this is also about to be my first winter onboard, so I may well change my tune. There's a lot of freedom in living aboard without a marina, though there are also a few downsides - namely the big court case currently in court deciding whether or not the False Creek anchoring permits are legal... __________________ "Analogies are dangerous, Amanda, because life is like a sandcastle." blog: http://disengage.ca

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13-10-2009, 16:53	#3
HobieFan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Boat: Cal 34 Posts: 127	From what my research turned up, there are a few, but currently waiting lists are several years. I've not found any in the area with a reasonable waiting list, though I'll admit I haven't researched too extensively. I believe I found one in Sydney BC on Vancouver island. Not that this does you any good, but... :-)

13-11-2009, 18:27	#4
oceane Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: BC Canada Boat: cheoy lee 43 pilothouse Posts: 1	try Squamish harbour authority...they have space, cheap, boat will be in fresh water and +/-45 min drive to vancouver....