Jericho Sailing Centre

The Continuing Evolution of Jericho Beach

Last Sunday, on the sunnier west side of Jericho Beach, a vision saw the light of day once again, and thousands of Vancouverites poured into the sea to rekindle a tradition that has existed since people first lived here.

MEC Paddlefest 2011, the third incarnation of this annual event held on west Jericho Beach, was the essence of what the people who dreamed up the idea of this unique public park space were dreaming of. Frolicking pods of kayakers, canoeists, outrigger canoeists, voyageur canoeists, surf skiers and stand-up paddlers were an impressive array of marine mammals engaging in play in English Bay from here: sea life, in Vancouver, was definitely thriving.

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Jericho Beach Restoration Update

The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation approved a $1.2 million demolition contract for removal of the former Department of National Defence concrete apron known as the Jericho Wharf (above left). The project is expected to commence in early August and be completed by late September. Demolition will take place from both the water side and the land side. Steps will be taken to minimize disruption to park users and ensure public safety. We’ll likely see some sort of containment boom on the waterside to limit the possibility of boats drifting into the project area.

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Jericho Rescue Team Donates Bike to Lifeguards

Locarno Life Bike

Members of the Jericho Rescue Team donated a bicycle to the Locarno Beach Lifeguard station on Sunday following their combined safety coverage of the Subaru Vancouver International Triathlon.

In the event of an emergency at one beach, lifeguards from other stations can provide essential back-up. The difference between “bicycle speed” and “foot speed” could be a matter of minutes and in a life and death situation might make all of the difference in the world.

Try SUP!

Stand Up Paddling is growing more popular each year at the Jericho Sailing Centre and around the world.  Offering a “no wind” surfing alternative to windsurfing, SUP is a sport that is easily learned and a good all around fitness workout.

Stand up paddler

If you would like to give it a try, Windsure Adventure Sports is offering a limited time special to JSCA members for a 1 hour lesson. Regularly $30, show them your current JSCA member card when you book and pay just $20. Lesson times are daily at 0830H; 1630H and 1730H. This special goes until June 30.

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Tallships “Lady Washington” and “Hawaiian Chieftain” duked it out in a mock seabattle on English Bay last Sunday. The “Lady Washington” appears in the Pirates of the ….  more

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Catch the Canucks at the Jericho Sailing Centre

Ride the wild orca at the Jericho Sailing Centre all the way to the awarding of the Stanley Cup as the Vancouver Canucks attempt to make history and bring the cup back to our city for the first time since the Vancouver Millionaires did it in 1915. The Jericho Sailing Centre has 2 big screen HD TV’s (our Olympic Campground legacy) including a whale of a 120″ projection screen which will focus on all of the action. First two games are:  June 1 @ 1700H; June 4 @ 1700H.