Our Cruise Hosts' Itinerary
Monday, August 18
Contact the marina office before entering the breakwater. Hail them on channel 66A.
Entry into Canada online resources:
- Information from Canadian Border Service Agency: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/pb-pp-eng.html#s2.The Telephone Reporting Centre phone number is 1-888-226-7277
- Information specific to NEXUS card holders (everyone on the boat must have NEXUS): https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/pb-pp-eng.html#a07.The NEXUS phone number to call is 1-866-996-3987
For help with docking from cruise hosts: After clearing customs and when within in sight of the marina, call “Captain's Gig” on VHF 68A.
5:00 – 6:30 Welcome to Canada in the tent
Bring an appetizer to share, BYOB
5:30 have fun and play The Great Canadian Trivia Quiz! Win prizes!
6:30 Dinner - on your own
Fine Dining:
https://www.deepcovechalet.com/#!/reservations-and-information
https://rivasidney.ca/
Casual:
https://www.surlymermaid.ca/
https://www.alpinegroup.ca/businesses/sidney-pier-bistro/
https://sv.royal-aroma.com/ (Indian)
Tuesday, August 19
10:00 - 12:00 Group Walk along The Shoreline Trail
Meet Susan at the tent. It is a three mile, paved, easy trail.
Save On Foods 2345 Beacon Avenue, Sidney, British Columbia V8L 1W9
Interested in going further afield?
Discover Victoria, 26k (16 miles) -Uber
Key attractions to visit include the Empress Hotel, British Columbia Parliament Buildings, &The Inner Harbor.
5:00 – 7:00 BBQ Dinner in the tent,
Happy Hour and Mini-Jenga in the tent
Bring your own protein to grill and BYOB
Side dishes and dessert provided by the club
Wednesday, August 20 – depart by 11:00 am to Brentwood Bay
15 Slips Reserved for GHYC w/ power and water
Covered Party Barge w/ BBQs, tables and chairs for 40 people
Grocery Stores/Liquor Stores/Restaurants
Gated Security 24/7
Showers & Laundry
Free Wifi
Portable Dockside Pump Out
Canada Customs Clearance
NO FUEL DOCK, Plan Accordingly
Remember to contact Port Sidney Marina Directly to Register for your slip. Let them know you're with Gig Harbor Yacht Club. There are two ways to register your boat. First, call the marina at 250-655-3711 Opt 4. Tell them you are with GHYC and want to reserve your slip for Aug 18-20. Second, register through the Port Sidney website, https://www.portsidney.com/reservations. Fill out the form and in the "Message Block" at the end of the form, state you are with Gig Harbor Yacht Club. Then hit submit. A screen will come up that says CAN$0.00. Go to the next screen to input your cc and billing info. email confirmation may take up to 3 days. In-Season Moorage rates CN $2.40/ft + $10/day for 50 amp electrical, $5/day 30 amp electrical*
* Moorage Rates subject to variability and/or change
Drive/Fly In
Drive on Ferry - Port Angeles to Victoria, BC - BlackBall Ferry Line
Seaplane - Tacoma to Victoria, BC - Kenmore Air
Uber - Victoria to Sidney
Hotels Sidney
Air bnb Sidney
Hotels Victoria
Air bnb Victoria
Entering Canada - Pleasure Boat Reporting Requirements
Required ID - to enter Canada
Pet Requirements
Entering USA - Pleasure Boat Reporting Requirements
Required ID - to enter USA
Dog Requirements
CBP Decal - Required for vessels over 30 ft. in length
CBP ROAM - Download and use this app to report US entry by boat.
DOGS and other PETS - GHYC Board Ratified: 2023-11-15
It is of utmost importance to GHYC, that we maintain fun and safe environments for members and/or pets on Club cruises and other Club event locations.
Dogs and/or other pets are permitted on cruises and other events unless otherwise noted in event documentation or venue rules.
Where pets are permitted:
- When on the dock(s) or in an event area they shall remain on a leash no more than 4 feet in length and under the direct control of the member owner.
- Members are responsible for picking up after their pet(s) and disposal of pet waste into proper containers.
- Any damage caused by an animal will be the direct responsibility of the owner.
- If a pet has a history of aggression toward other pets and/or people, that pet shall be physically restrained when not on the owner’s boat or other secure area.
- Owners are responsible to keep their pets under noise control at all times. Excessive barking or other distracting pet noise will not be tolerated especially when the pet is left alone on the owner’s vessel, car or other area.
- Pet owners will also adhere to any pet rules/restrictions posted at a marina or other event site.