BOATING BC'S INDUSTRY SECTOR GROUPS.
Boating BC has three industry sector groups: BC Yacht Brokers Association, Association of Bareboat Charters & Sailing Schools and the BC Marina Sector Group. Each of these groups has an appointed liaison who oversees the interests and issues specific to their sector, and Boating BC assists in creating financial resources to support the work of each group. Detailed information about each group, including what is required for membership with each group, is outlined below.
BOATER EDUCATION & SAFETY TRAINING (BEST)
The Boating Education & Safety Training Committee works across the British Columbia recreational boating industry to expand public access to quality education, training and safety programs.
Committee Purpose
- Expand boating education awareness and availability
- Increase awareness and access across the supply chain — from safety equipment retailers and marinas to national safety organizations
- Identify and address gaps in public boating education and safety programs
- Represent the industry with a unified voice to government
- Promote high standards of operation for all members
Member Requirements
- Current Boating BC membership in good standing
- Compliance with applicable business licensing, tax and insurance requirements
- Adherence to Transport Canada regulations for on-water education and training
BC YACHT BROKERS ASSOCIATION (BCYBA)
BCYBA is the province’s premier association for professional yacht brokers and is a proud supporter and member of the Certified Professional Yacht Broker Program.
BCYBA’s Purpose:
- Promote cooperation and professionalism among members
- Promote and maintain a high standard of conduct among yacht brokers
- Provide the boating public greater confidence in yacht brokers
- Encourage a greater interest in the welfare and safety of the boating public
Membership Requirements:
- To join this sector group, a business must be a member in good standing of the BCYBA and Boating BC Association.
In addition to their Boating BC membership and benefits, members of this sector group also receive a full membership in the Association of Marina Industries (AMI). AMI is responsible for the AMI Training Institute including the globally recognized Certified Marina Manager (CMM) and Certified Marina Operator (CMO) certifications and small topic-specific conferences and webinars, plus the annual AMI Conference & Expo.
Boating BC and AMI continue to work together to provide marine management training opportunities on the West Coast.
Member Requirements:
- Operate a marina in BC.
- Boating BC member in good standing.