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Secret Cove

Secret Cove is an Offshore Station for members of Royal Vancouver Yacht Club only and not open to members of the public. Please visit our Membership page if you are interested in becoming a member.

Mayor: Angus Straight
Part-Time Station Manager: Elissa Duke (located at Garden Bay)
Captain, Offshore Stations: Paul Harper

Cruise Reservations
Tent Pad Reservations
  • About Secret Cove

    • This outstation is located in the south arm of Secret Cove, 37 nm NW of Jericho Home Port.

      It has a 350' dock, a webcam, and is used mostly by vessels on their way to and from Desolation Sound, or by those fishing around Texada or Lasqueti.

      Please be aware of posted water restrictions before replenishing water tanks. 30/50 amp power is available, there are flush toilets ashore, and a freezer on the dock, as well as Wi-Fi, picnic tables, BBQ, kayaks and paddleboards.

      There are two tent pads on-site that can be booked free of charge via the Club’s online reservation system. Go online to check out the webcams for current weather and dock availability. Secret Cove has two full service marinas including Secret Cove Marina with a restaurant, liquor store, and small general store.

      Please note, all members who use this station are responsible for taking away their garbage as there is no garbage collection service available. Secret Cove is accessible by road.

      SAFETY
      *       Spill Kit, fire extinguishers, electric emergency pump, First Aid kit, AED, Child and Adult EPI-pens, and portable fall-in ladder are located in the sign-in shed and by the BBQ area.
      * Muster Station is up near the washrooms.
      * There is information posted at the sign-in area giving your location and what to do in the event of an emergency.

      NOTE OF CAUTION
      *       the area around the inside of the south float is about 3' at zero tide.


      The code to open the locked doors is the year this outstation was acquired (please consult your Yearbook).

  • Rules for Secret Cove

    • Rules for Secret Cove (per 2024 Yearbook, pg 191)

      The General Rules for Offshore Stations apply with the following specific to station additions:

      1.  Members shall not exceed five knots within Secret Cove and must always attempt to minimise their wake.
      2. Please leave the premises in a clean and orderly fashion. Secret Cove does not have a permanent Station Manager.
      3. Report any damage, misuse, or potential problems to the Mayor or the Captain Offshore Stations as soon as possible.
      4. All garbage must be removed. There is no garbage collection.
      5.   Two (2) tent pads are available on a first-come booking basis to Active, Intermediate, Post-Secondary, Special, Life, and Honorary Life members. Each eligible member may book one (1) tent pad for up to seven (7) consecutive days. Dimensions of each tent pad area are approximately 10'x 10'.
      6. Tents are not provided and the largest tent size the space can accommodate is approximately 10' x 10'.
      7.   Tent pad area must be left clean and orderly.
         

  • Secret Cove Important Information

    • Facilities in Secret Cove

      Restaurants

      The Upper Deck at Secret Cove Marina is open between May and September. 1.866.885.3533.
      Rock Water Secret Cove Resort is 10-minute dinghy ride from Secret Cove outstation. Reservations recommended. 604.885.7038 or 1-877-296-4593.

      Marinas

      Buccaneer Marina & Resort - (604) 885-7888.
      Fuel, groceries, and marine repairs
      Secret Cove Marina - 1 (866) 885-3533
      Fuel, groceries, liquor store

      Marine Repairs & Maintenance

      Buccaneer Marina & Resort - (604) 885-7888
      Madeira Park Marina - (604) 883-2266

      Directions

      The station is accessible by road: Go north on the Sunshine Coast Highway until approx. 16 km west of Sechelt. Turn left onto Brooks Road. When you reach Wescan Road, turn right. The address you’re looking for is approx. 9960 Wescan Road (but there are no numbers on the property). Follow trail at RVYC sign.

      NB: There is parking for only 5-6 cars on the side of the road. Approximate GPS Coordinates are: 49.527229 / -123.955209.

      Docks

      Please observe all docking regulations as posted in the Yearbook.
      Power and water available.
      Please keep dogs on leash while on docks.
      Secret Cove is a NO DISCHARGE zone. Members must use their holding tanks or the washrooms located on shore up the path.

      Caution

      Consult your chart before proceeding beyond RVYC docks, as depth shallows very quickly.
      The area around the inside of the north float is about 3’ at zero tide.
      There is also limited depth on the inside of the short end of the dock at low tide.

 

Founded in 1903, RVYC promotes yachting, seamanship, and fellowship among members and those who share our values of tradition, sportsmanship, and community service. RVYC offers a world-class sailing program and provides our members with access to world-class amenities, including our home port marinas, offshore stations, waterfront banquet facilities, restaurants and more, providing an exceptional experience on and off the water.

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