COVEY HERITAGE MARINE WAYS

In 2005 the Cowichan Wooden Boat Society started the construction of their marine ways with completion in 2006. These marine ways were donated to the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre by Ron Lindsay of Covey Marine.  Ron built, owned and operated Covey Marine ways for the past 20 years in Cowichan Bay. This project was supported by volunteers and most of the materials came from local donations. 

The ways are the traditional railway-type of which there were more than 5 operating since the turn of the century in Cowichan Bay.  Only two are left today.  All wooden boat enthusiasts are encouraged to come and watch the ways in action.

The ways are an integral part of our interpretive displays, demonstrating wooden boat maintenance and restoration.  Visitors can view boats being pulled up the ways, out of the water, where they will ‘sit’ while being worked on.

In honour and appreciation for his generous gift the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre has renamed Ron Lindsay’s ways the “Covey Heritage Marine Ways”.

Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre is proud to preserve these marine ways as a part of Cowichan Bay’s maritime history.