Get Ready for Winter

As the summer sun fades, it’s time to prepare your vessel for cozy winter moorage. To ensure a seamless transition, we kindly request all Kelowna Yacht Club members who are leaving their boats in the basin complete the Winter Moorage form. By providing your preferences and requirements, we can allocate slips promptly and plan essential maintenance. You can also have our certified Marine Mechanic winterize your boat, or have our team perform weekly boat checks over the winter.

Winter Moorage at KYC

If your vessel will be remaining in the basin during this time period, the Winter Moorage Agreement form must be completed.


Winter Moorage Fees

Available Services

For KYC members and those taking advantage of the winter moorage opportunity in the Kelowna Yacht Club basin, there are some great offerings from the KYC marine mechanic and team.

Heaters

For any boats that have not yet been winterized members may use a heater (that complies with moorage regulations) in their boat that they will check regularly as temperatures may drop below freezing

Below is the Club's policy on heaters.

POL_OP044 Club Moorage Policy

23. As per the National Fire Protection Association Guidelines, whereas it is recommended that portable heaters are not used on boats when the vessel is unattended, Members using portable heating devices for temporary use or otherwise, are using them at their own risk and should consider the following when purchasing a portable heater. The heater shall be:

  • CSA Approved (or UL),
  • Energy Efficient – self-regulating and has an antifreeze setting,
  • Non-tipping,
  • Designed with Spark Protection
  • No Open Flame
  • Always be used as specified by the manufacturer, and
  • in accordance with the Moorage Regulations, must not be Reflective, flame, or be oil-burning type heaters unless the Member is in attendance.

Winter Preparation

Member Information

Moorage Information

Secondary/Emergency Contact

This contact should be someone that is willing and able to make decisions on your behalf about your boat in the event of an emergency, and when you are not able to be reached.

Reminders

Links to applicable policies below.

Insurance

Links to policies below.

Applicable links