Boating BC Association

The Boating BC Association has been the voice of recreational boating in BC since 1957, working with all levels of government and other stakeholders to grow and enhance the boating experience.

• Promotion of recreational boating
• Delivery of member services and benefits
• Advocacy on industry issues
• Support for environmental stewardship

We are a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors from a variety of sectors in the marine industry. We're the driving force behind the province's premier boating event, the Vancouver International Boat Show. Our nearly 250 members represent all aspects of the marine industry, from small owner/operator businesses to large multinational corporations.

www.boatingbc.ca

Bluewater Cruising Association

Bluewater Cruising Association, with Chapters in Vancouver, Calgary and Vancouver Island, is home base for avid offshore sailors and local cruisers in the Pacific Northwest. As men and women who plan to voyage to or from foreign ports, or simply explore home waters, we have been actively fostering seamanship and friendship since 1978. Our 900 members share a passion for cruising, learning and being part of a sailing ‘family’. BCA boats sail all over the world, while local boats meet regularly for educational and social activities that prepare them for bluewater sailing. Join us today; your offshore adventure starts here!

www.bluewatercruising.org

Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons/Escradrilles canadiennes de plaisance

CPS-ECP is a community of passionate boaters across Canada who are committed to safety, boating education, and having fun on the water. It is a national volunteer-driven organization with a long-standing reputation for offering high-quality educational courses. With a 75-year plus history and a membership of over 24,000 in 150 Squadrons across the country, CPS-ECP has played a major role in boating culture in Canada and is the established leader for the training of recreational boaters. CPS-ECP works co-operatively with Transport Canada, Industry Canada, Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, and many other organizations involved in safe boating. For more information visit www.boatingcourses.ca.

Canadian Safe Boating Council

Organized in 1991, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) is in the business of promoting safe and responsible boating. This is accomplished through providing boating and water safety organizations across Canada with boating safety resource materials and delivering boating safety messaging direct to the public. Key activities of the CSBC include an annual Symposium attracting attendees from around the world, presenting the annual Canadian Safe Boating Awards (CASBAs), and managing the Canadian Safe Boating Campaign, which includes North American Safe Boating Awareness Week as its cornerstone activity. As part of its ongoing commitment to boating safety, boaters will also find a wealth of information including boating safety tips, videos and information on the CSBC website.

www.csbc.ca.

Discover Boating Canada

Discover Boating Canada is a public awareness effort managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) on behalf of the recreational boating industry. Discover Boating programs focus on creating interest in recreational boating by demonstrating the benefits, affordability and accessibility of the boating lifestyle while helping to educate potential boaters and offering opportunities to experience the fun and togetherness of being on the water in a boat. For more information visit DiscoverBoating.ca.

National Marine Manufacturers Association Canada

National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) Canada is dedicated to advocating for and promoting the strength of marine manufacturing, the sales and service networks of its members, and the boating lifestyle. NMMA is the leading association representing the recreational boating industry in North America. NMMA member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information please visit www.nmma.ca or www.nmma.org.