The Burrard Yacht Club is dedicated to:

• The development and encouragement of yachting
• The encouragement of yacht and power boat building, yacht sailing and power boat cruising by amateurs
• The development of seamanship and the acquisition by its members of a knowledge of navigation
• The cultivation and appreciation of the cruising advantages of the waters of British Columbia, Alaska, and the State of Washington
• To provide and maintain clubhouses and mooring facilities for the use of members of the Club
• To encourage yacht and power boat racing by the promotion of regattas and the giving of prizes and by any other means which may from time to time be determined by the Club
• To encourage and sponsor recreational activities by and amonst members of the Club