Member Benefits

As a member we encourage you to take advantage of the SFI - please feel free to call or write regarding any issues you may encounter related to sport fishing in BC.  Our team and board of directors has worked tirelessly to advocate on your behalf and to be knowledgeable regarding issues and policies affecting our sector.  

We will be pleased to assist, or direct you appropriately, on issues addressed by Transport Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment Canada and numerous Ministries in the Province.

Membership ensures that your views regarding various issues are: 

• Represented in annual fishing plan development and ongoing fisheries policy development.
• Informed by regular and relevant industry updates by e-mail newsletter.
• Heard through invitation to attend and participate in the annual SFI conference.
• Addressed by the SFI as your liaison and information hub for Transport Canada Marine, Fisheries and Oceans, Ministry of Environment and other relevant government agencies.

SFI and SFI CTAG Benefits of Membership

We are pleased to provide details and links of benefits provided by sponsors and member companies of the SFI. 

Accomodations
	Delta Vancouver  Airport Hotel	Discounted rates for SFI and CTAG members and their guests from 99.00/night.  Refer to your SFI or SFI CTAG membership when booking a room.
	Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel	Discounted rates for SFI and CTAG members and their guests from 139.00/night.  If booking online use the corporate code 'JIS' to get the special SFI members rate discount.  Group discounts and an annual contribution are included in the Marriott's commitment to the SFI.  Refer to your SFI and SFI CTAG membership when booking at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel.
Services
	ICBA	ICBA provides the SFI and its members with access to policies uniquely suited and priced for the sport fishing sector.  As well as saving money your participation in a policy program with ICBA will result in a contribution to the SFI.
	Coast Underwriters	CTAG members take note!  Coast Underwriters have written a vessel and liability insurance program available only to CTAG certified members.  A competitive rating that rewards best practices and standards of CTAG and includes unique, purpose specific options suitable for CTAG guides and sport fishing operations - click here for details.  Please contact your local or preferred insurance broker for a quotation under this program.  Ask your broker to get details and application for the CTAG policy at Coast Underwriters.
	RBC Royal Bank	RBC Royal Bank offers SFI and SFI CTAG small business and business discounts for services.  Preferred and easier access to loans and interest rates are available.
Tackle and Marine Retail
	Mustang Survival	Details coming soon!
	Islander Reels	Use your SFI CTAG Membership identification to confirm your status as a professional guide - easy access to guide rates available at tackle stores that carry Islander reels.
Other
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