Rules & Policies

No open sanding or grinding is permitted. Wet sanding is not permitted anywhere on site.

All fiberglass, painting, and sanding work must be properly covered and sealed. A tarp or ground sheet must be used to prevent paint, sanding dust, and debris from falling onto the boatyard grounds. Paint debris must not be washed into the yard or flushed with a hose. Wash water must go down the drain and must not spill over the seawall.

All work must be carried out in a safe, responsible, and orderly manner. Work must comply with all applicable laws and regulations and must protect the safety of boatyard staff, contractors, vessel owners, visitors, property, and the general public.

Granville Island Boatyard reserves the right to stop unsafe work practices at its discretion. If necessary, offending workers may be asked to leave the site at the owner’s or skipper’s risk and expense.

Unsafe equipment, including improperly grounded power tools, is not permitted. Any work that may create a hazard must be clearly marked or contained to prevent injury or property damage. All accidents must be reported to the boatyard office.

Only boatyard staff may adjust boat stands. Owners, skippers, contractors, and visitors must not adjust, move, or tamper with stands or blocks.

No one is permitted to go up a mast while a vessel is out of the water, and sails must not be raised while a vessel is on blocks in the yard.

Work areas must be cleaned at the end of every work day or work session. Areas left untidy may be subject to a cleanup fee.

Oils, antifreeze, and hazardous materials must be placed in the correct marked containers. Hazardous waste must be disposed of lawfully and responsibly. Environmental contamination may result in fines.

Only environmentally friendly boat soap may be used for cleaning.

All water hoses must have nozzles. When finished, hoses must be turned off and returned neatly to where they were found.

All tradespeople must provide proof of insurance and WCB coverage before performing work in the boatyard. Copies must be provided to the marina office before the vessel is lifted.

Owners and skippers are responsible for ensuring that anyone working on their vessel understands and follows the boatyard’s rules and site policies.

There is no parking permitted in the boatyard. Vehicles left parked in the boatyard or on the side deck may be towed at the owner’s expense.

Granville Island Boatyard is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the boatyard, including inside the red barn and throughout the yard area.

Noise must be kept to a reasonable level. Please be respectful of people working on neighbouring boats. This includes radio, stereo, and other non-work-related noise.

Owners and skippers are responsible for identifying any specific lifting requirements before their vessel is lifted. This includes ensuring that lift slings are placed away from gear or equipment that may be damaged.

Granville Island Boatyard is not responsible for sling damage.Emergency after-hours lifts may be subject to an additional charge.

Granville Island Boatyard has the right to move or reposition any vessel at any time without notice.

For customers without charge privileges, all invoices and bills must be paid in full before launch.

Granville Island Boatyard is not responsible for theft, loss, or damage to items left on, in, or around vessels.

Owners, skippers, and contractors are responsible for securing outboards, equipment, and other valuable items. At the end of each work day, ladders must be pushed away from vessels.

Granville Island Boatyard is not liable for damage to a vessel resulting from the vessel’s inability to withstand the stresses of haul-out or launch due to age, construction, or condition. Granville Island Boatyard is also not liable for damage to wooden vessels.

All persons entering the boatyard do so at their own risk.

Violation of boatyard rules may result in penalties, fines, cleanup fees, towing, or removal from the site. Any penalties or outstanding charges must be paid before the vessel is launched.

Specific fees and penalties may apply for items such as cleanup, environmental contamination, tampering with boat stands or blocks, emergency after-hours lifts, and other rule violations.

By entering the boatyard, arranging a haul-out, performing work on site, or authorizing work to be performed on a vessel, owners, skippers, contractors, tradespeople, and visitors agree to follow Granville Island Boatyard’s rules and site policies.

All work must be performed safely, respectfully, and in a way that protects the boatyard, neighbouring vessels, the marine environment, and everyone on site.