Visiting the Club

Welcome to Royal Vancouver Yacht Club

RVYC is a private club that welcomes Members of established yacht clubs outside our local waters, as visitors to our Clubhouse and Home Port marina in Point Grey. Your visit may include visits to our restaurant, bar & lounge facilities, and, if convenient, introduction to any Flag Officer on the premises at the time.

If you're planning to visit us, please bring a current membership card from your home club with you. A letter of introduction in advance of your visit would also be greatly appreciated. Upon arrival at the main Clubhouse, reciprocal visitors are asked to check in at the Front Desk. We hope you enjoy your visit with us!

Please note: The Coal Harbour Home Port marina does not have a Clubhouse or administrative services. Vessels need to contact the Harbour Master prior to their arrival at 604.688.4578.

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  • General
    • Members and their guests are required to honour and respect the Clubhouse's rules and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the expectations of a private club.

      As a courtesy to local residents, members and guests are reminded to please not park in areas designated "Residents Only" and when leaving Clubhouse property after 2000 hrs, to do so quietly.

      PLEASE NOTE: Minimum Food Billing is $40 per quarter (Oct-Nov-Dec; Jan-Feb-Mar; Apr-May-Jun; Jul-Aug-Sep) for each member age 26 & over (not including Legacy and Non-Resident). Minimums are non-transferable. 
      The unused portion of Food is assessed at the end of each quarter.  
      Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) do not apply to Food Minimums. 

  • Dress Code
    • The Club expects that Members and guests will be appropriately attired at all times. Designer clothing does not automatically constitute appropriate attire. Inappropriate attire includes, but is not limited to: tank tops, halter tops, crop tops, torn clothing (clothing with holes or frayed ends), clothing with offensive or profane language, and provocative or revealing clothing. Shoes must be worn at all times. Hats may only be worn on the patios.

      The following requirements must be observed:

      MARINE LOUNGE (WEST SECTION)

      The west section of the Marine Lounge is intended to be a quieter area of the top floor with a somewhat elevated atmosphere. Business casual dress; no denim, work clothes, shorts, collarless shirts or running shoes.

      MODEL ROOM AND SUN DECK (EAST SECTION)

      Neat boating attire at all times. No coveralls, objectionable jeans, brief or indecent shorts, or wet sailing clothes.

      STAR & DRAGON AND MERMAID INN

      Neat boating attire required at all times.

      BANQUETS

      For privately booked rooms, minimum Club Dress Code applies. 

      MEMBER EVENTS

      Each event will stipulate a Dress Code. Where none exists, minimum Dress Code applies. 

  • Parking
    • Underground Parking at Jericho Station is for Members Only.

      Any vehicle parked in a designated handicapped parking stall, but not displaying a valid window card permitting use of such a stall, is subject to being towed away at the owner's expense.

      Wheelchair access is via the grade through the entrance on the north side of the building, near the Star & Dragon. Swing door on the right automatically opens (outward) when the release button is pressed.

      Vehicles parked in designated and marked fire lanes will be towed immediately.

  • Smoking
    • Smoking is not permitted within the Clubhouse premises or adjoining decks or stairwells at any time. On March 31, 2008, provincial and municipal legislation designated significant areas of the Club's exterior as Smoking Prohibited. The legislation effectively bans smoking on all Club decks, patios, and lawns, with an additional 6-metre Smoking Prohibited buffer zone around these areas and all windows, doorways, and air intakes. The legislation effectively eliminates smoking from 90% of all exterior areas of Club property.

      The bench along the south walk between the Clubhouse and Point Grey Road has an ashtray by it.

  • Cellular Phones / Wireless Devices / Computers
    • All wireless technology must have alerts or alarms on silent. Common areas of the Club are No-Use areas, including the foyer, hallways, and the patios.

      The Clubhouse has courtesy telephone areas on each of the three levels of the Clubhouse where phone calls can be made.

      Using your communication device for email, texting, or phone calls is prohibited at member events and in the member dining areas on the Upper Level (third floor).

      Soundless communication is acceptable on the Garden Level for all devices in all areas, headphones are allowed. If you need to make a phone call, please use the designated phone area in the hall.

      In closed private meeting rooms, any wireless device can be used in any way necessary, provided that use does not interfere with the enjoyment of others outside of the room.

  • Liquor Regulations
    • In accordance with the Liquor Laws of the Province of British Columbia, liquor or beer must be purchased in the Club and may be consumed in the Marine Lounge, the Model Room, Trophy and Fireplace Lounge on the main floor, the Star & Dragon and the Dining Room from 1100 hrs until 2400 hrs.

      Members are reminded it is not admissable to bring their bottled liquor to the Dining Room tables during normal luncheons or dinners. This restriction is waived at Club-sponsored functions. 

  • Minors
    • Minors are not permitted access to the Upper Level, third floor of the Clubhouse (Chartroom, Library, Jericho Room, Marine Lounge, Model Room, Billiards Room, the upper Sun Deck) of the Club. 

      NEW until end of May 2022!

      Junior members (those age 12 and older) are permitted in the west side of the Marine Lounge on Sunday evenings until 9 pm (it is a school night, after all) with their member parents. If advance permission is sought and granted by the General Manager and/or Captain, House, Independent Juniors (age 12 and older) can also avail themselves of this trial period. 
      Per the House Committee, February 2022 Seabreeze.  

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