In the wind: June 14, 2023
Father’s Day This Sunday
Take Dad for a session on the big briny and then to Lunch at the Galley Patio & Grill!
JSCA Course Made Good 2045 DRAFT Strategic Plan and Jericho Sailing Centre User Survey
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association’s Board of Directors has drafted Course Made Good 2045, a twenty year strategic plan (2025-2045) outlining sustainable enhancements we propose for our facility, services, programs, and overall user experience. This DRAFT plan is being developed with the interests of our members, partners, and community stakeholders in mind. As responsible stewards of this exceptional facility, we want to ensure we actively anticipate the growing demand, and prepare for the evolving needs, of Jericho Sailing Centre users. The DRAFT plan includes mitigation strategies to address climate change and sea level rise, so that we protect the building and compound that has provided Vancouverites nearly fifty years of affordable, accessible, naturally-powered, on-water recreation.
The Course Made Good 2045 DRAFT (we’ll continue to call it a DRAFT until we receive all input) is available for your review at CMG 2045.
Come learn more and share your opinions in person at our User Consultation Events in the Sailor’s Lounge June 24 1000H-1400H; and, June 26 1800H-2000H.
We need your feedback! The Jericho Sailing Centre CMG 2045 User Survey will be available for your input and feedback through to July 31 at this link: JSC User Survey
Backwind – Jericho Cat Classic Regatta
Last weekend’s Jericho Cat Classic Regatta saw very little wind….on Saturday. Then, Sunday the wind was a solid 18-22 knots out of the west for the duration of racing.
Photos: Dominique Labrosse
Upcoming Events in June at the Jericho Sailing Centre
Jericho Wavechaser June 15, 22 & 29 @ 1900H
Slalom Saturday June 17 1330H
Rookie Racing June 17 1900H
Sunday Racing June 18 & 25 @ 1230H
Tuesday Nite Racing June 20, & 27 @ 1815H
Bailiff Auction June 24 @ 1200H
Jericho Sailing Centre “Course Made Good 2045” Strategic Plan
- Survey Launch June 14
- User Consultation Events June 24 1000-1400 & June 26 1800-2000H
June 17 Slalom Saturday 1330H-1600H
An opportunity for racers to try Sail GP style reaching starts and legs instead of just upwind and downwind legs.
June 17 Rookie Racing Dryland Seminar @ 1900H
Always wanted to race but are confused by all the flags, horns, marks and the rules? This seminar will go over all the basic information you need to know to start racing. There is no better way to improve your sailing skills than racing!
June 24 Bailiff Auction @ Noon
The annual bailiff auction of unpaid craft takes place on Saturday, June 24 at Noon.
We have attempted to contact the following former members to pay their JSCA membership and storage fees which were due April 1, 2023. We have received no response to phone calls, emails, registered letters or classified legal ads notifying them that their goods have been seized for non-payment under the Warehouse Lien Act. If you happen to know anyone on this list please ask them to contact us immediately or provide us with their current contact information.
Pat Miller – Starboard SUP
Bruce Whitty – Bombard 4.8
Michael Rezac – Jimmy Stykes Windsurfing Board
Tom Smallwood – Locker contents
Amir Naderi – Necky rotomolded kayak.
Colby Michalsky – Impex kayak and Werner paddle.
Wendy McMichael – Yellow rotomolded kayak.
Ian Rieveley – Hobie Tandem Island Kayak.
To view these and other available items check out the JSCA Bailiff Auction Website
English Bay Safety Seminar Online Anytime
The English Bay Safety Seminar was developed for users of the Jericho Sailing Centre to help keep them safe at play while on the waters of English Bay. The seminar covers basic water safety fundamentals along with user specific information drawn from the logs of the Jericho Rescue Team who have intervened in thousands of “sea disasters” over the past 48+ years.
Why make your own mistakes when you can learn from the mistakes of others? Don’t challenge Darwin’s theory, make sure your water safety knowledge is the fittest it can be. Your survival may well depend upon it. Find the missing links and fill in the gaps in your water safety knowledge
Sail the Slideshow on our Website
Jericho Club Partner Sign-up Season
One of the best ways to enjoy recreational ocean access on Vancouver’s largest playground is to join one of the community based clubs located at the Jericho Sailing Centre. These low cost, not for profit, volunteer driven organizations provide a wide variety of boat access and training programs for dinghy sailing, paddling, windsurfing, SUP and rowing programs as well as social opportunities. For more info. on all JSCA Affiliated Clubs surf over to https://jsca.bc.ca/clubs/
Learn to Row Lessons Available to the Public through ClubLocarno
Jericho Sailing Centre School Partners
Jericho Sailing Centre’s school partners will introduce thousands of people to ocean recreation over this spring and summer. Surf over to their websites for information:
Jericho Beach Kayak Centre
Kayaking and Surf Ski lesson, rental and pass programs
https://jerichobeachkayak.com/
Windsure Adventure Watersports
Windsurfing, SUP and skimboarding lesson, rental and pass programs
https://www.windsure.com/
MacSailing
Dinghy Sailing and Canoe lesson, rental and pass programs
https://macsailing.com/
Galley Patio and Grill
June Hours of Operation (weather permitting):
Mondays through Sundays 1130H-2100H]
Upcoming Low Water Levels of concern:
Thu Jun 15 1036H 2.8′
Mon Jun19 1310H 2.2′
Fri Jun 16 1114H 2.3′
Tue Jun 20 1346H 2.4′
Sat Jun 17 1153H 2.1′
Wed Jun 21 1421H 2.8
Sun Jun 18 1232H 2.0′
For complete tide information skim over to: Water Levels
Foiler Alert!
Foiling Craft at Jericho can draw more than 1m of water when they are not foiling and we recommend launching between Ramps 2 & 3.
Please Be Considerate of Others
Do not leave your dolly on the beach where it blocks side access to ramps. Beach cats and others need this space kept clear.
Do not use Winches if you are Unfamiliar with their Safe Operation
Ask a JSCA staff member or Jericho Rescue Team member if you require familiarization. Ropes should never be left wrapped around the capstan and should be left in a neatly coiled pile.
JSCA 50th Anniversary Celebration Planning
Event Planners Wanted-First Committee Meeting Set
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association will be celebrating a half century of providing Vancouverites with low cost, naturally powered ocean recreation programs, facilities and services through the Jericho Sailing Centre in 2024. We’ve come a long way since the days of launching the “Purple Turtle” and other cleverly named craft down ramps of plywood sheets laid across the beach and we are planning to celebrate the countless ocean odysseys our users have enjoyed on our remarkable journey.
The first Zoom meeting of the JSCA 50th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee has been set for Monday, June 19 at 1900H. Reply to this email for more information and the meeting link.
Not one for committees? Don’t worry, there will be plenty of opportunities for member volunteers to get involved with celebration events and activities. Stay tuned to our newsletter throughout the year for Celebration updates.
Jericho Sailing Centre Not Included in Park Board Alcohol Sites
Recently the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation approved amendments to the Parks Control By-law regarding Liquor Consumption in parks and beaches to designate selected park sites as places where liquor may be consumed. (see full report) Neither the Jericho Sailing Centre or the adjacent beach space between the pier and the rock groyne to the east are included as areas where alcohol can be legally consumed in public.
While alcohol can be legally enjoyed within the licensed premises of The Galley Patio and Grill it should be limited to after boating activity. Per the Centre for Disease Control: alcohol use is involved in up to 70% of deaths associated with water recreation (such as boating and swimming).
Pay Parking @ Jericho Now in Effect Year Round – Seasonal Passes Available
Pay parking at Jericho Beach Park will be permanent, year round. Seasonal passes are available from EasyPark via their email: monthlyparking@easyparkcs.zendesk.com, with the subject ”Jericho Seasonal Pass Lot 69”; in the email body include: your full name, phone number, licence plate, make and model of the vehicle.
All net parking revenues go to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation to allow them to fund park amenities, such as the Jericho Pier.
On the Water-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
- Always wear your P.F.D. on the water. PFD’s MUST be properly fitted.
- Sail powered craft have the right of way over power craft, paddle or row 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 bottom of 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
- Stay at least 50M clear of ships at anchor in Vancouver Harbour.
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.
For more water safety info., tread water over to: English Bay Safety Seminar