The biggest advantages of Lions Bay are the reasonable cost - see my post on Jan 24th and the friendly staff. The most negatives are that it is relatively crowded in the Marina, the ramp is relatively old and a bit worn, and that you have to power over to the dock after launching. Despite the disadvantages, I like their ramp and we will be launching from there again this year.
We launched at Sunset several years ago. It wasn't too busy so we rigged in front of the store and then backed in. We were able to launch in a minus tide, which was good. We felt even better with the secured parking.
I see looking at Google maps that Lions Bay does not have a dock alongside the launch ramp to tie the boat while parking the trailer. It will require two people. One to park the trailer and one to move the boat over to the dock for passengers. What is the cost of Lions Bay?
Balazs, I have already scoped out the ramp at Sewels and it really is a no-go for our boats and there is no easy turn around for backing down nor is there any place to park the rig. Forget about it. Sunset is not all that easy either but better than Sewels. I have not seen Lions Bay.
We launched at Sunset Marina last year and if I recall correctly it was $30 to launch and $25 per day to park. This year if we are able to go we will ty Lions Bay Marina I think.
We will launch from Lions Bay Marina for our trip to Gibsons. It is just a few km north of Sewell's. Last year launching and first day parking was $ 25, then $ 10 per day in Municipal lot across railroad tracks (2 minute walk). Lots of room for car and trailer.
Registered for Gibsons!!! Would love to sail from Sewell's Marina, the only question is can one leave the van and trailer anywhere around there? Anybody know? Thanks, Balazs in Kelowna
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