2025 Kayak Auction - Bowen Island Municipality

On September 3, 2025, Bylaw Services removed abandoned boats and kayaks from the boat racks at Tunstall Bay and Sandy Beaches. We have reunited many owners with their property, but a number of kayaks remain unclaimed.

Please take a careful look at the photos below. If these kayaks are not claimed and picked up, we will be selling them at auction.

The online auction will run from 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. Bids will be accepted on this page while the auction is open. After the auction closes, the successful bidder will be notified and will be responsible for collecting the kayak.

Questions? Want to claim your kayak? Please call Bylaw Services at 604-947-4255 ext. 2 or email bylaw@bimbc.ca.

A yellow sit-inside sea kayak with deck rigging and two round storage hatches rests on gravel. An ocean rudder is mounted at the stern, with cables running forward along the deck. The cockpit interior is visible, and a white measuring tape lies on the ground beside the kayak. — Kayak 1: Necky Elias 16′ solo (ocean rudder)

A white sit-inside kayak with deck rigging and a circular front hatch sits on gravel. The cockpit contains a black padded seat and gear. A yellow kayak is partially visible behind it on the grass, and a white measuring tape runs along the ground to the right of the kayak. — Kayak 2: Necky Manitou 13′ solo (white plastic, includes skirt)

Kayak 3: Pelican Premium Ram X 10′ solo (blue green plastic)

A small yellow plastic sit-on-top kayak lies upside down on grass and moss. The hull is dirty and worn, with several scratches, dents, and scuffed areas. Molded footrests and drainage holes are visible along the top side, and the kayak appears weathered from long outdoor exposure. — Kayak 4: Pelican Solo 6′ (yellow plastic)

A small green plastic sit-on-top kayak lies upside down on a mix of gravel and grass. The hull shows dirt, wear, and a few scraped or stained patches, especially near the middle. A black padded backrest with straps is attached to the kayak, and a white measuring tape runs along the ground on the right side. — Kayak 5: Pelican Solo 6′ (green plastic)

A long red fiberglass tandem kayak sits on gravel with two open cockpits. Various ropes, straps, and loose hardware are scattered across the front deck, including an orange tie-down and a gray rectangular piece. The bow has visible wear along the bottom edge, and a white kayak is lying on the ground in the background near a puddle. A measuring tape runs along the right side of the kayak. — Kayak 6: Rainforest Design 20′ dual (red fiberglass – ocean rudder broken)

A white fiberglass sea kayak lies on gravel next to another kayak. The kayak has deck rigging, a round hatch cover on the front deck, and an open cockpit with some fabric inside. An orange strap and a metal cable are on the ground near the bow, and a measuring tape runs along the right side of the kayak. — Kayak 7: Wye Kayaks 17′ solo (white fiberglass includes skirt)

A single bright yellow sit-inside kayak resting on gravel, with a molded seat, footwells, and bungee deck rigging on the bow. — Kayak 8: Clearwater Affinity 8.6′ solo (yellow plastic)

A yellow tandem sea kayak with two cockpits sits on the ground outdoors next to other kayaks. It has deck rigging, a foot-operated rudder system at the stern, and appears slightly weathered. — Kayak 9: Clearwater Affinity 8.6′ solo (yellow plastic)