Why Join MYCBC? MacGregor & Tattoo Sailing Club
No Marina. No Clubhouse. No Problem!
You don’t need an expensive marina or clubhouse to enjoy a great sailing club. The MacGregor Yacht Club of British Columbia (MYCBC) brings MacGregor and Tattoo sailboat owners together to share their experiences, learn new skills, explore new cruising destinations, and enjoy time on the water.
Online meetings and presentations make it easy for members to participate, including those who live farther away.
Affordable Membership
- First year: CAN $ 65, including CAN $ 35 in annual dues and a CAN $ 30 initiation fee.
- Subsequent years: CAN $ 35 in annual dues.
Get access to a community of fellow sailors, practical sailing knowledge, club activities, and resources to help you get more out of your boat.
Why Own a MacGregor Sailboat?
MacGregor sailboats are popular trailerable sailboats that combine sailing capability with the flexibility to explore different waterways.
- Trailerable and versatile: Tow your boat to different launch sites and discover new cruising areas.
- Easy to handle: Enjoy sailing with a boat designed to be relatively straightforward to operate and maintain.
- Sailing and power: With a suitable outboard and appropriate conditions, some MacGregor models can achieve speeds exceeding 15 mph.
- Learn from experienced owners: Get practical advice from people who own, sail, maintain, and modify MacGregor boats.
- Resale appeal: Benefit from the established interest in these versatile trailer sailboats.
Thinking about buying a MacGregor? Start with our MacGregor Buying Guide.
What Does MYCBC Membership Offer?
Club Events and Cruises
- Meet fellow sailors, share experiences, and enjoy opportunities to get out on the water.
- Club cruises and opportunities to sail with experienced members.
- Online club-night meetings, discussions, and presentations.
- Online planning meetings for club cruises.
- Year-end dinner and awards night.
- Opportunities to connect with other members and participate in member-organized cruises.
Visit the MYCBC Club Calendar for activities and events.
Learn and Improve Your Sailing Skills
Whether you are a new sailor or have years of experience, there is always something to learn. MYCBC members share practical knowledge about sailing, navigation, safety, and boat maintenance.
Topics include:
- Passage planning, tides, currents, and tide gates.
- Night sailing and navigation.
- Anchoring, mooring balls, and dock lines.
- Motor sailing and MacGregor-specific sailing techniques.
- Safety equipment and procedures.
- Maintenance, emergency repairs, and provisioning.
- Learn from the real-world experiences of friendly, knowledgeable fellow sailors.
MYCBC Website and Member Resources
The club website helps members stay informed, prepare for trips, and learn from one another.
Members can use club resources to:
- Keep up with MYCBC news and activities.
- Find information about club cruises and member-organized trips.
- Connect with fellow members.
- Access archived presentations and documents about MacGregor sailing and Pacific Northwest waters.
- Find useful links covering weather, tides, currents, navigation, boating safety, government resources, and other MacGregor sailing websites.
- Watch videos of club-night presentations and member boat modifications.
Ready to Join MYCBC?
If you own a MacGregor or Tattoo sailboat and enjoy learning, sharing experiences, and exploring new waters, we would love to have you involved.
Already own a MacGregor or Tattoo?
Not a boat owner yet? Want to try us out?
You can join as a trial member for one year and discover what the club has to offer.
Have questions? Visit our Membership Frequently Asked Questions page.
Join us and get more out of your MacGregor or Tattoo sailing experience!
