UBC Sailing Club is inviting you and your friends to view the movie “Don’t Let Go”

UBC Sailing Club is inviting you and your friends to view the movie “Don’t Let Go”

Sep 19, 2013

Photo: UBC Sailing Club invites you and your friends to view the movie "Don't Let Go" at the Jericho Sailing Centre on Wednesday, September 25 at 1930H.<br /><br />
"Don't let go" is a true documentary about windsurfing. Filmed in ten different countries, capturing all aspects of being a pro windsurfer. From travelling to remote destinations, riding the biggest waves, competing on the world tour, suffering serious injuries and fighting hard to come back. There are good and bad times! Whatever - keep your dreams alive and don't let go."<br /><br />
Entrance Fee: By Donation - Suggested Amount $10 Drink and food can be purchased at the Galley.

“Don’t let go” is a true documentary about windsurfing. Filmed in ten different countries, we captured all aspects of being a pro windsurfer. From travelling to remote destinations, riding the biggest waves, competing on the world tour, suffering serious injuries and fighting hard to come back. There are good and bad times! Whatever – keep your dreams alive and don’t let go.”

Location: Jericho Sailing Center – Second Floor

Date: Wednesday Sept 25th at 7:30 pm

Drink and food can be purchased at the Galley

Entrance Fee: By Donation – Suggested Amount $10

The proceeds will be donated to one of Jericho Sailing Center’s long lasting member and volunteer who we prefer to keep anonymous . This member’s financial prospects for the future are seriously challenged by his current health condition, and we hope that our donations can help him go through these rough times.

Notice of JSCA AGM, Oct 24, 2023

The Jericho Sailing Centre Association’s 50th Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 1900H. The 2022/2023 JSCA Board and Committees will report on their accomplishments this past year and the challenges for the future. Attendance will be in person or virtual. Please plan to attend and participate in the future direction of your ocean access community centre. This year we will be looking to elect eight members to our 15 member board of directors and will be voting on several updates to our constitution. Click here for more information. JSCA members will be receiving email with instructions on how to participate soon!
Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette

Common sense and consideration of fellow members help make the Jericho Sailing Centre a true community centre with a friendly salt water community atmosphere. Here are a few etiquette reminders to keep things sailing along smoothly: Do not leave your craft unattended on the shoreline for extended periods – share the shore. RAMPS, and the areas adjacent to launching ramps, are for craft launch/retrieval only. Do not rig, repair or otherwise loiter in this area.Do not leave or rig your craft in the rinsing areas adjacent to hosing stations.The Jericho Sailing Centre is a SMOKE/VAPE FREE facility. There is No Smoking/Vaping permitted in any Vancouver Park or beach area.Give pathway users the right of way and bear in mind they may be distracted and not aware that you are crossing the pathway with your craft or launch rope.Launch dollies are for launching/retrieval only (not for storage) and must be returned to the fence immediately after use.If you launch from your own dolly or trailer return it to your storage spot after launching.Do not use the winches unless you are familiar with their safe operation. Winch instruction is available from staff or Jericho Rescue Team members. Only members or registered guests may use winches & dollies.Only leashed, well behaved, non-barking/whining dogs are allowed in the compound. No dogs are allowed in the building or on the deck. Do not tie dogs to the base of stairwells or in other traffic areas. Do not leave your dog on shore while you are on the water. The City prohibits dogs on beaches. In consideration of other Jericho users please consider leaving your dog at home while visiting the Jericho Sailing Centre.Please coil hoses immediately after use and conserve water.Do not block aisle ways.Rinse racks are for rinsing not drying.Swimming is prohibited in front of the Jericho Sailing Centre.
SAFETY is YOUR responsibility

On the ocean there are elements of risk that common sense and personal awareness can help reduce. Regardless of how you decide to use the ocean always show courtesy to others. Please adhere to the code listed below and share with others the responsibility for a safe ocean experience. 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.0.5 IT IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY TO AVOID A COLLISION 1. Always wear your P.F.D. on the water.2. Sail powered craft have the right of way over power craft, paddle and rowing powered craft.3. All non-commercial vessels shall keep well clear of commercial vessels.4. It is illegal and extremely dangerous to pass between a tug and it’s tow.5. A port tack sailing vessel shall keep clear of a starboard tack vessel.6. A windward vessel shall keep clear of a leeward vessel.7. A vessel clear astern shall keep clear of a vessel ahead.8. Any vessel overtaking another shall keep clear.9. A vessel tacking or gybing shall keep clear of a vessel on a tack.10. The area south of the orange can buoys is for training or transiting only.11. Swimming or wading on the beach in front of the Centre is prohibited and is particularly dangerous for small children.12. It is unsafe to loiter or let children play near the bottom of launching ramps.13. Stay well clear of the end of the Jericho Pier as fishers cast lines as far as possible.14. Be cautious of pathway traffic when launching/retrieving.15. Do not leave your craft on the shoreline for extended periods of time. Common sense goes a long way toward maintaining a safe environment. Membership in the Jericho Sailing Centre Association is contingent on members knowing and observing the Safe Ocean Sailing rules.

UBC Sailing Club is inviting you and your friends to view the movie “Don’t Let Go”

UBC Sailing Club is inviting you and your friends to view the movie “Don’t Let Go”

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