Niagara residents from all walks of life
Active boating oasis since 1954
Situated on Lake Ontario, SCBC is and has always been a Not-for-Profit boat club comprised of Niagara residents from all walks of life. Nestled along the western bank of the Niagara River is a unique boat club, just 2 NM upriver of beautiful and historic Niagara-on-the-Lake.
The Smuggler’s Cove Boat Club is an entirely floating club tucked in amongst the picturesque natural beauty of the Niagara Parkway, where it intersects with East-West Line, coming from Highway #55.
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Our History
Active boating oasis since 1954, situated on Lake Ontario, SCBC is and has always been a Not-for-Profit boat club comprising Niagara residents from all walks of life.
What Makes Us Unique
We are family; SCBC is very proud of it’s history, the natural beauty that surrounds the club, and we are extremely proud of the camaraderie that exists between our members.
Timeline:
- First established as St. Catharines Boat Club in 1949. Originally located at the mouth of the Niagara River, at the location of what is now the Niagara-On-The-Lake Sailing Club.
- The club relocated upriver, in 1959, from Gillingham’s Yacht Basin, now NOTLSC.
- The first SCBC clubhouse is still in active service at the Port Dalhousie Yacht Club. It is used for their junior sailing school program.
Contact Us
SCBC is located at the end of the East & West Line in Niagara On The Lake. We are approximately 1.5 km from the Old Town, which is accessible by car or bike path.
By Land:
From the QEW follow signs to Niagara On The Lake. Turn right at East & West Line and follow it to the Niagara Parkway. Cross the Parkway to the parking lot. There is a set of stairs on the other side of the Park that will take you down to the SCBC.
By Water:
The SCBC is roughly 1.5 km upstream from Niagara On The Lake on the Niagara river. Lat/Long: 43.234711, -79.059758
Location
Niagara On The Lake
16001 Niagara River Pkwy
NOTL ON L0S 1J0
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The former ST. CATHARINES BOAT CLUB, now known as the SMUGGLER’S COVE BOAT CLUB was founded in 1949. Here is an image of George Hinterhoeller's membership card.
Formerly the St. Catharines Boat Club, Smugglers Cove Boat Club has a long history of being one of Niagara's premier destinations.
Originally located at the mouth of the Lake Ontario, before relocating upstream to our current location in the Niagara River.
Travel back in time to have glimpse into the past. View a Newsletter from St. Catharines Boat Club from the year 1966!
Organization Structure
Like all clubs we have an elected executive. Nominations and election are done at our AGM in November of each year. Any member in good standing may run for any position. The Executive or Bridge is composed of seven (7) positions, six (6) of which are elected.
The company we keep
SCBC is very proud of its history, and its members have always been and will continue to represent a cross-section of Niagara.
- SCBC’s success can be attributed to its inclusiveness. Every spring, as a club, we work together to assemble the complex and the gangway that connects to our federally-granted anchorage.
- Throughout the year, we organize social activities that involve all those interested in attending. In the fall, we gather to disassemble the complex, store the floating buildings and leave the river in its natural state, just as it was in the spring.
Leadership
Chris and Monica sail a Nonsuch 22.
Executive Bridge
CLUB MEETINGS
Meetings are held regularly on the first Wednesday of each month. All members in good standing are encouraged to attend. Our Annual General Meeting is held every autumn. Relevant updates are regularly sent out to the membership at large via email.
Committees
Building Committee
Chair Dan Grignon
By-Law Committee
Chair Bob Ciupa
Orientation Committee
Chair Gary Cornett
Social Committee
Chair Bruce Lee
Safety Committee
Bob Ciupa, Safety Chair