Welcome to the Britannia Beach Community Dock info Page
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The Britannia Beach Community Dock is managed by the Britannia Beach Community Association and is maintained by the dock members through funds from moorage and volunteer hours.
There is always work to be done. If you are interested in helping with lawn care, painting or getting involved with dock work parties please do. |
Want more info?If you are interested in moorage or interested in helping to volunteer with work to be done at the dock, please email the Harbormaster at BBCAdock@gmail.com or call/text 778-995-3644.
*Please be advised that as of October 31, 2017 there will be no more dry land storage permitted at the BBCA Dock* |
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Dock Updates
2021-04-28
Hello Neighbors,
We are presently ramping up for the 2021 Boating Season. As you may have noticed we are a seasonal facility, the docks do not operate year around due to inclement weather and strong winds during the fall and winter months. We typically open the facility back up in the Spring while our dock members pull the docks out and install them for the season. We have also performed much needed maintenance to the access road and parking lot to improve public access. Our shed is currently in the process of being re-built as well. We continue to improve the area to encourage use and access of the foreshore for all.
You may have also noticed that there has been a lot of work going on at the dock while we are prepping the new (to us) concrete docks to be anchored into position for the season. This has increased the number of hazards and we are asking those of you who come down to the area to exercise extreme caution and please stay off the concrete docks until they are all properly in place.
We would like to further clarify any misinformation regarding the dock. The Britannia Beach Community Association (BBCA) holds the tenure for a portion of the land and the water lease for the area within the breakwater. The BBCA also procures liability insurance for these areas which is a requirement of our tenure mandated by the Province. Therefore, the BBCA must do all things reasonable to ensure the safety of the public. We are in the process of re-vamping our website and once completed a copy of the tenure will be posted in pdf format.
The dock is not subsidized by anyone or any entities, other than the dock members themselves who pay annual moorage fees and complete 20 mandatory volunteer hours each boating season/year. It is from these hours and these fees alone that maintenance and improvements are possible. The dock also “tips out” a percentage of moorage fees to the BBCA for managing and operating the dock. Community events hosted by the BBCA are funded from the moorage fees tipped out. The BBCA does not have any other income streams aside from community grants from time to time or donations.
We have a locking gate to the marina. This gate code is available to all Britannia Beach residents upon request and is not meant to restrict your access to the community dock in any way. The gate is supposed to be open from dawn until dusk, however sometimes this isn’t possible unless the gate is opened by someone using the dock. If you cannot access the dock, please call/text me anytime for assistance and I would be happy to ensure you have access (778-995-3644).
We have received an increase in the number of folks looking to get on the waitlist. I thought it would be beneficial to explain the wait list protocols to the community:
In order to get on the waitlist, we require an application to be completed which can be obtained by emailing bbcadock@gmail.com. There is a $25 application fee payable to the BBCA and there are 10 volunteer hours required to be completed in order to be eligible for a slip (should one become available). Upon receipt of your application, you will be added to a dock waitlist text group where you will receive updates regarding work parties where you can complete your 10 hours. Once you have completed and submitted your hours to the Harbourmaster, you will be added to a seniority waitlist, and should a slip become available you will be contacted in order of seniority. We do not allow vessels in excess of 30 feet, with the exception of those who have been grandfathered in. Not all slips allow for a 30 foot boat; as new slips become available, current members have first right of refusal to these slips.
We also offer temporary moorage and have three designated slips (or two depending on the vessel size) that are available once the dock opens. Temporary moorage starts at $35 per night or $135 per week, with a maximum two-week stay. You are able to reserve in advance. We have received a positive response from the public regarding these temporary slips, as we continue to provide access to the foreshore and moorage to those who may not be able to find it elsewhere.
Should you have any questions, concerns regarding the dock please reach out to me anytime. I am available via cell to assist.
Kind regards,
Chantelle Nicholls
President, BBCA & BBCA Dock Harbourmaster
778-995-3644
Hello Neighbors,
We are presently ramping up for the 2021 Boating Season. As you may have noticed we are a seasonal facility, the docks do not operate year around due to inclement weather and strong winds during the fall and winter months. We typically open the facility back up in the Spring while our dock members pull the docks out and install them for the season. We have also performed much needed maintenance to the access road and parking lot to improve public access. Our shed is currently in the process of being re-built as well. We continue to improve the area to encourage use and access of the foreshore for all.
You may have also noticed that there has been a lot of work going on at the dock while we are prepping the new (to us) concrete docks to be anchored into position for the season. This has increased the number of hazards and we are asking those of you who come down to the area to exercise extreme caution and please stay off the concrete docks until they are all properly in place.
We would like to further clarify any misinformation regarding the dock. The Britannia Beach Community Association (BBCA) holds the tenure for a portion of the land and the water lease for the area within the breakwater. The BBCA also procures liability insurance for these areas which is a requirement of our tenure mandated by the Province. Therefore, the BBCA must do all things reasonable to ensure the safety of the public. We are in the process of re-vamping our website and once completed a copy of the tenure will be posted in pdf format.
The dock is not subsidized by anyone or any entities, other than the dock members themselves who pay annual moorage fees and complete 20 mandatory volunteer hours each boating season/year. It is from these hours and these fees alone that maintenance and improvements are possible. The dock also “tips out” a percentage of moorage fees to the BBCA for managing and operating the dock. Community events hosted by the BBCA are funded from the moorage fees tipped out. The BBCA does not have any other income streams aside from community grants from time to time or donations.
We have a locking gate to the marina. This gate code is available to all Britannia Beach residents upon request and is not meant to restrict your access to the community dock in any way. The gate is supposed to be open from dawn until dusk, however sometimes this isn’t possible unless the gate is opened by someone using the dock. If you cannot access the dock, please call/text me anytime for assistance and I would be happy to ensure you have access (778-995-3644).
We have received an increase in the number of folks looking to get on the waitlist. I thought it would be beneficial to explain the wait list protocols to the community:
In order to get on the waitlist, we require an application to be completed which can be obtained by emailing bbcadock@gmail.com. There is a $25 application fee payable to the BBCA and there are 10 volunteer hours required to be completed in order to be eligible for a slip (should one become available). Upon receipt of your application, you will be added to a dock waitlist text group where you will receive updates regarding work parties where you can complete your 10 hours. Once you have completed and submitted your hours to the Harbourmaster, you will be added to a seniority waitlist, and should a slip become available you will be contacted in order of seniority. We do not allow vessels in excess of 30 feet, with the exception of those who have been grandfathered in. Not all slips allow for a 30 foot boat; as new slips become available, current members have first right of refusal to these slips.
We also offer temporary moorage and have three designated slips (or two depending on the vessel size) that are available once the dock opens. Temporary moorage starts at $35 per night or $135 per week, with a maximum two-week stay. You are able to reserve in advance. We have received a positive response from the public regarding these temporary slips, as we continue to provide access to the foreshore and moorage to those who may not be able to find it elsewhere.
Should you have any questions, concerns regarding the dock please reach out to me anytime. I am available via cell to assist.
Kind regards,
Chantelle Nicholls
President, BBCA & BBCA Dock Harbourmaster
778-995-3644