In the wind: March 4, 2026
Coast Salish Canoe Project Log Blessing Ceremony
On March 4, 2026, Jody Sparrow xԝməӨkԝəy’əm (Musqueam) and Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Carver, Artist, and ticketed professional carpenter along with family and community members blessed the log that he will be carving into the first Coast Salish ocean-going canoe launched in a long time. Guided by local elders and involving members of all three local First Nations, Jody and his team of apprentices will be working in the Jericho Sailing Centre hangar over the next few months before moving over to the grassy area south of the plaza were they will continue their work until launch later this year. The project is being supported by the Pacific Public Health Foundation and is meant, among other goals, to bring traditional knowledge back into practice and to build relationships across communities.
2026/27 Member Year Invoices Sent by Email – Check your Inbox, Spam and Junk Folders
2026/2027 Jericho Sailing Centre Association membership & storage invoices have been sent by email over the last few weeks and are due April 1. If after checking your inbox, spam and junk folders you haven’t received your invoice, or if you need to make changes to it before paying, please contact us at info@jsca.bc.ca.
Payment can be made by:
- Interac e-Transfer to accounts@jsca.bc.ca (include invoice # in notes)
- Online payment using the review and pay button in your original invoice email
- Debit, Visa, M/C, cash or cheque – drop by the office or call 604.224.4177
Not planning to renew? If you are not planning to continue with us after March 31 this year, please notify us as soon as you can. This helps us accommodate members on our storage wait lists and prevents unnecessary email in your inbox.
JSCA Event Calendar – Virtual Racing Continues, Sail Racing Starts in April
Time for JSCA sail racers to get their boats rigged and ready for racing in April while keeping their tactics sharp with virtual racing on Tuesday evenings in the Sailors Lounge
Wegatta Virtual Racing on Tuesdays online and in the Sailors Lounge in March
Penguin Cup starts Easter Sunday April 4.
Flights of Spring Regatta takes place April 11-12
Galley Patio and Grill – Open Weekends Starting March 14-15
The Galley will be open weekends (weather depending) starting March 14-15. Come see the off season improvements!
Come Work at the Jericho Sailing Centre This Summer
The Jericho Sailing Centre is a unique outdoor/indoor work environment filled with the positive vibes of people in their happy place and offering exposure to a variety of skills. Over the years many of our summer staff have informed their future careers while working here amongst sunshine and smiles.
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association is looking to fill seasonal positions this spring/summer supporting areas of Safety, Storage, Maintenance and Membership Administration. We are looking for motivated folks with strong communication and customer service skills who enjoy hands-on work in a variety of environments. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends and must be between 15-30 years of age, Canadian citizens, permanent residents or refugees. Full Time positions are available from April 20 to Sept 7, 2026.
For more information visit our posting here.
Youth Camp Registration Open Now For All Three Jericho Schools
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre offer both half and full day youth camp programmes featuring a range of activities including sailing, canoeing, kayaking, SUP, windsurfing, skim boarding, SUP, foiling, beach sports and ecological education.
Jericho Beach Kayak During the winter, JBK also remains available for private sessions and limited winter programmes. For bookings, youth camp registration and more information, paddle over to the Jericho Beach Kayak website.
MacSailing Registration for next season including adult lessons and youth camps is open now. Reach over to the MacSailing website for more information.
Windsure Registration for next season including youth camps is open now. Surf on over to Windsure’s website for more information. Windsure is also partnering with The Finnish Sauna and Tality Wellness Kitsilano to offer seaside sauna sessions from now until the end of March. More information here.
Seaside Sauna Sessions Available at the Jericho Sailing Centre Through March.
Seaside Sauna Sessions is a collaboration between Windsure Adventure Watersports, Tality Wellness Kitsilano (coming soon!) and The Finnish Sauna Co. This is a simple, outdoor sauna experience by the water. Expect wood-fired heat, ocean cold plunges, and shared sessions in a relaxed, nature-based setting. The pop-up is seasonal and will be running Friday afternoons, Saturdays and Sundays until the end of March. Find us right outside the Windsure Beach Hut!
Jericho Rescue Team Intake Course April 18-19
The Jericho Rescue Team is a staff-supported volunteer team made up of JSCA members who want to help their fellow members. As well as providing support to over 90 events a year, the Jericho Rescue Team helps pick up the pieces when things go awry, and prevents many more seas stories by spreading safety amongst our community.
We are looking for JSCA members who are experts in at least one style of Jericho craft (dinghy, SUP, windsurf, wing, foil, kayak, surfski, OC-1, 2 or 6). Other requirements are a Pleasure Craft Operator’s card, marine VHF certification ROC(M) and valid first aid certification.
There is limited space available in this year’s Jericho Rescue 2-day intake course April 18-19. If you are interested in joining the team, please reach out to Hugo Pineda, our Safety and Events Manager at hugo@jsca.bc.ca.
Discovery Sailing Club – Celebrating 50 Years of Adventure, and Welcoming New Members Aboard!
Discovery Sailing Club is a member-owned cooperative sailing club with a dinghy fleet operating out of the Jericho Sailing Centre and a keelboat moored at Burrard Civic Marina. Discovery Sailing Club is proud to be a long standing part of the Jericho community as it celebrates half a century. New members can expect to be welcomed by friendly, experienced sailors, join social events and work parties, and quickly gain the skills and confidence to get out on the water themselves.
Discovery Sailing Club is currently accepting new members interested in sailing Lasers, Tasars, Hobie Cats, Albacore, stand-up paddleboards, and our keelboat, a Catalina 30 fully outfitted for day sailing English Bay or multi-day cruising Howe Sound and the Gulf Islands. Membership is open to individuals and families of all experience levels, from complete novices to seasoned skippers, with discounted training opportunities in May and June and a cooperative, “pitch in and help” culture that keeps costs low and the fleet well maintained. Whether you are looking for after-work dinghy blasts off Jericho beach or multi-day cruising adventures, Discovery Sailing Club offers a welcoming community and an affordable way to enjoy Vancouver’s spectacular sailing waters.
Discovery Sailing Club Annual General Meeting is on February 18, 1900H
Location: Burrard Civic Marina, 1655 Whyte Ave, Vancouver
Non-members are welcome. No need to register
Discover more at: www.discoverysailing.org
Lots Happening with the Jericho ILCA / Laser Fleet in 2026
Informal racing clinics – Clinics on select Saturdays in May and June, coached by some of the experienced fleet members. Informal and fun, and a great way to build some new skills early in the season.
Post-racing de-brief scrums after every Tuesday Night and Sunday racing. Learn from the experiences of other ILCA racers that day.
‘Coach on the water’ – One of the experienced fleet members will be identified each race day as a person to ask questions of while on the water.
The Andy Hunt Celebrational Regatta will include a ‘Jericho Masters’ regatta. ILCA sailors of all ages from BC, Alberta, and Washington State will be encouraged to attend. The event will be scored using the Masters scoring system, with all sailors under the age of 45 being considered Apprentices.
Now, here’s the BIG NEWS! JSCA and the Jericho ILCA Fleet have been chosen to host the 2027 ILCA North American Masters Championships. Stay tuned to hear more about this event as we get closer to the date.
Jericho Beach Kayak is Hiring!
Put summer in your summer job and work at the beach this summer with our team at Jericho Beach Kayak! https://jerichobeachkayak.com/about-us/jobs/
We are looking for:
- FT & PT Paddle Canada Kayak Instructors (certification available)
- Summer Camp Coordinators
- FT & PT Rental Staff & Rental Manager
- Mandarin Program Coordinator
Most roles start in May, with some roles starting in June.
Whether or not you have kayaking experience, there’s a place for you.
You’ll get to work at the beach with a fantastic team of kind, friendly people who love the outdoors.
Wherever you are in life, we’d love to hear from you and discuss what role might be a good fit.
Apply now: https://jerichobeachkayak.com/about-us/jobs/
Boaters’ Handbook: Your go-to guide for safe navigation within the Port of Vancouver
Navigating Vancouver’s busy harbour in recreational craft just is now safer and easier thanks to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s new Boaters’ Handbook. The handbook is the ultimate reference—and a one-stop shop—for essential safety information, from how to operate within confined and restrictive waterways, to the radio channels to monitor and speed limits to follow throughout the port authority’s jurisdiction. Whether you’re boating or paddling in Burrard Inlet or the Fraser River, the Boaters’ handbook is your go-to to stay safe, informed, and enjoy your time on the water.
Access the Boaters’ Handbook today on the port authority’s website.
To receive the latest information on boating safety within the waters of the Port of Vancouver, including handbook updates, subscribe to the port authority’s newsletter, here.
English Bay Safety Seminar
Never take water safety for granted
Jericho Sailing Centre users share Vancouver’s largest playground with Canada’s busiest port and are required to know and exercise the “rules of the road” while recreating in this area. Users should be aware of shipping lanes, ships transiting between the lanes and anchorages, and Traffic Control Zones. All non-commercial vessels shall stay well clear of commercial vessels including ships at anchor.
Why make your own mistakes when you can learn from the mistakes of others? The English Bay Safety Seminar was developed to help keep Jericho users safe while at play 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 50 years.
Sail the Slideshow on our Website
For more Safe Boating information check out Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide
Traffic Control Zone 1 Around First Narrows is a Jericho Style Craft No-Go Zone.
Safety Notice to all non-motor power craft users in Vancouver
“All pleasure craft and sailing vessels must be under mechanical power when transiting through the First
Narrows traffic control zone. It is prohibited to enter or transit through the First Narrows traffic control zone on board a personal watercraft, including jet skis and non-motorized vessels, such as sailboats, kayaks, canoes, and paddle boards.“
– Boater’s Handbook the essentials of informed navigation within the Port of Vancouver
Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette
Common courtesy goes a long way towards making sure that everyone’s experience at the Jericho Sailing Centre is a positive one. Remember swimming is prohibited from the beach between the pier and the rock groyne East of ramp 4, dollies need to be returned to their spots after launching, and high traffic areas such as hosing stations must be made available for other users immediately after use. Whether you are new to our facility or a life-long user, it is a good idea to review common etiquette here on our blog.
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
1. Always wear your P.F.D. on the water. PFD’s MUST be properly fitted.
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
16. Stay at least 50M (sail) or 300M (paddle) clear of ships at anchor in Vancouver Harbour.
17. Be aware of the low water hazard (<4′) wharf remnants between ramps #3 & #4.
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