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Boat Slips and Moorage on Okanagan Lake: Own, Rent or Launch?

By Sean Phillips, REALTOR®, Strand resident ·

Short answer: Near Vernon, you can keep a boat on Okanagan Lake by owning or renting a slip in a condo marina, joining a yacht club, or trailering your boat and launching at a public ramp like Paddlewheel Park. Condo slips are the most convenient but limited: at The Strand Lakeside, slip rights generally sell for about $55,000 to $75,000 or more.

Option 1: A condo marina slip

Some waterfront complexes, including The Strand in Okanagan Landing, have private marinas for owners. You can:

At The Strand, slips can only be sold or leased to other registered owners, which keeps the marina private. See how the Strand marina works.

Option 2: A yacht club

The Vernon Yacht Club is in Okanagan Landing. Clubs offer moorage to members, plus a social community.

Option 3: Trailer and launch

Many boaters store their boat at home or in storage and launch as needed. Paddlewheel Park has a public launch with daily and seasonal passes from the City of Vernon.

What to check before buying a slip

  1. Slip size, maximum beam and whether it has a lift
  2. The marina bylaws and insurance requirements (The Strand requires $2 million in liability coverage)
  3. Whether slip rights transfer with the condo or separately
  4. The season: many marinas ask owners to remove boats in the fall

Is a slip worth it?

For regular boaters, a slip steps from your door is hard to beat, and slips at popular complexes tend to hold their value. If you boat only occasionally, renting or launching may make more sense.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a boat slip on Okanagan Lake?

It varies by location and size. At The Strand Lakeside in Vernon, slip rights generally sell for about $55,000 to $75,000 or more as of fall 2026.

Can I rent a boat slip in Vernon?

Sometimes. Owners in some condo marinas rent slips to other owners, and yacht clubs offer moorage to members.

Where can I launch a boat near Okanagan Landing?

Paddlewheel Park has a public boat launch with daily and seasonal passes from the City of Vernon.

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I'm Sean Phillips, a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Executives Realty. I live at The Strand in Okanagan Landing and specialise in Vernon-area waterfront condos. For current listings and recent sales, visit 7343okanaganlanding.ca.

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This article is general information as of fall 2026, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules, fees and conditions change, so always confirm details with the appropriate professional or authority before making a decision.

General information only, not legal, tax or financial advice. Confirm details for your situation with the appropriate professional.

Keep reading

Can You Rent Out Your Condo at The Strand Lakeside?Yes, you can rent out a Strand Lakeside condo short-term: the strata allows it and The Strand qualifies for BC's strata-hotel exemption. Licence, registration and insurance still apply.Boat Slips at The Strand Lakeside: How the Private Marina WorksHow the private marina at The Strand Lakeside works: 51 moorage spots, slip values, who can buy or rent a slip and key marina rules.What Do Strata Fees Cover at The Strand Lakeside in Vernon?Strata fees at The Strand Lakeside in Vernon BC run about $440–$922/month in 2026. See what's included and what you'll still pay.

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