Nanaimo Yacht Club
Founded in 1931, the Nanaimo Yacht Club is one of Vancouver Island's oldest sailing institutions, sitting right on the waterfront at 400 Newcastle Avenue with a strong culture of both power and sail, cruising and racing. You can reach them at +1 250-754-7011 or info@nanaimoyc.ca if you're looking to arrange moorage or get involved in the racing scene. The club carries a genuine community feel, built around seamanship and navigation rather than just a place to tie up — it's the kind of spot where you'll likely end up talking boats with people who really know their stuff. Newcastle Island Marine Provincial Park sits just across the harbour, making it a seriously scenic base to operate from.
Marinas and anchorages near Nanaimo Yacht Club · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
- Busiest around 10:00 — boats coming and going
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 13:00
- 93% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~48h
Plan a Passage
Popular
22 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.