The KYC Co-op is a popular part of our club which offers use of a variety of watercraft to members without the cost of buying and storing, and maintaining your own equipment. 

 

Co-op Members can enjoy sailing, paddleboarding, and kayaking on their own schedule.

 

The Co-op is a volunteer-driven program, each member of the Co-op is expected to participate in the upkeep and maintenance of the equipment. All Co-op members must agree to the Co-op rules and participate in a mandatory orientation before the use of the equipment.

 

All Co-op members must abide by the rules laid out in the Co-op Handbook 2025.

• Membership is very affordable. KYC members can add a Co-op membership for an additional $180 + GST per year (plus 5 additional Co-op specific work hours)
• Sail a Cal20, Laser, Pico, C420 or windsurfer; paddle a kayak or stand-up paddleboard
• A great way to improve your skills if you are a new sailor or paddler or a little out of practice
• Meet other members, enjoy the camaraderie of sailing and paddling in a club

To join the Co-op please e-mail us at admin@kitsilanoyachtclub.com or call the club manager at 604-730-1646. 

 

 

Please note you must pay the annual membership fee, including the Co-op fee, and complete a fleet orientation before any Co-op equipment can be used.

 

OUR EQUIPMENT

 

Cal 20

We have one Cal20 available for casual sailing or for racing in the Thursday night PHRF series, or in the Cal20 fleet 38 Spring and Fall race series.

 

Pico

The Co-op has 5 Picos, a fun, easy to sail dinghy for one or two newer sailors.

 

Laser

We have 5 Lasers, a boat that some would consider to be the most popular racing dinghy around the world, with over 215,000 (and counting!) boats in 140 countries. 

C420

The Co-op has five C420 sailboats, a 4.2-metre long, 2-person dinghy with a spinnaker and trapeze. Simple for beginner sailors, and yet challenging enough for collegiate champions. The C420 offers more learning opportunities than any other double-handed boat. Over 5,000 Club 420s are sailed in programs all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

 

Stand-Up Paddleboards (SUPs)

We have 14 SUPs available, including four inflatable SUPs. 

 

Sit-on-top Kayaks

Six sit-on-top kayaks are available - four singles and two doubles. 

Ocean Kayaks

Three single ocean kayaks are available. 

Windsurfers

One windsurfer with a variety of sails are available.