| Locarno Rowing Regatta |
The Locarno Sailing Club is holding an Open Water Rowing Regatta this Saturday, August 21. The 5Km race starts at 1000H with the 10Km race starting at 1130H. Race registration is free, open to everyone and starts at 0830H. The ClubLocarno Summer Party Saturday evening is free for Locarno members, $5 for non-members.
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| Upcoming Jericho Racing Events |
Sunday Racing this weekend, August 29 & September 5 at 1230H
Tuesday Racing August 24, 31 & September 7 at 1815H
Tasar BC's September 11 & 12
DSA Mobility Cup September 13-17
Notice of Race
(Potential) Catamaran Regatta Sep. 18 & 19 Details TBA
UBC Rec Days of the Longboat Sept 25 & 26/ October 2 & 3
Penguin Cup Racing October 10, 17 & 24 @ 1230H
Volunteer Appreciation Dinner and Racing Awards Nite October 24 @ 1700H |
| Send Us Your Photos |
We are looking for Jericho style photos to promote the activities at the Jericho Sailing Centre through our website & newsletters. If you have photos you'd like to contribute please send them along with a brief description. Thanks to David Fearn for this and the cover shot putting us right on board for some hull flying catamaran action.
Check out our new Jericho Sailing Centre Photo Gallery at:
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Not Sailing your Laser Much?
MacSailing has an offer for you. |
 Former Canadian Olympic Sailing Team Coach and MacSailing co-owner Dave Thomas is building a junior racing team at the Jericho Sailing Centre and he needs your help. If you have a Laser in good condition you would be willing to donate or sell for a good deal to this kids race program MacSailing will provide you with a Seasons Pass which will get you out on the water without having to worry about boat maintenance or storage costs. Anyone interested can contact Dave at macsailing@telus.net
MacSailing Race Team Heading for the RVYC Commodores Cup Junior Regatta Aug. 30 |
Jericho Sailing Centre
Safety Rules |
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It is every member's responsibility to know and observe the rules of the road when on or near the water. Here are some key rules which every Jericho member must know and practice.
- Always wear your P.F.D. on the water.
- Sail powered craft have the right of way over powercraft, paddle and rowing powered craft.
- All non-commercial vessels shall keep well clear of commercial vessels.
- It is illegal and extremely dangerous to pass between a tug and it's tow.
- A port tack sailing vessel shall keep clear of a starboard tack vessel.
- A windward vessel shall keep clear of a leeward vessel.
- A vessel clear astern shall keep clear of a vessel ahead.
- Any vessel overtaking another shall keep clear.
- A vessel tacking or gybing shall keep clear of a vessel on a tack.
- The area south of the orange can buoys is for training or transiting only.
- Swimming or wading on the beach in front of the Centre is prohibited and is particularly dangerous for small children.
- It is unsafe to loiter or let children play near the launching ramps.
- Stay well clear of the end of the Jericho Pier as fishers cast lines as far as possible
- Be cautious of pathway traffic when launching/retrieving
- Do not leave your craft on the shoreline for extended periods of time
- Know your limits, especially in winter.
- Carry a whistle and flares
Your safety is your responsibility, common sense goes a long way toward maintaining a safe environment. More information is available free to members and the public at the English Bay Safety Seminars. |
A quarter of a century ago Manfred Chan started the Sea Dragon Sea Scout troop to share his passion for the sea and seamanship with young people in the Metro Vancouver area. 