In the wind: April 1, 2026
Today Last Day to Pay Storage Invoices Before Late Fees Apply
2026/2027 Jericho Sailing Centre Association membership & storage invoices have been sent by email over the last month and a half and are due today April 1 – after which late fees will apply to unpaid storage on craft and lockers.
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 today at info@jsca.bc.ca, call the office at 604.224.4177 or visit in person.
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 your membership, 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.
New Day, New Membership Year
The sun sets behind Point Grey and with it the 2025-26 JSCA membership year. The new 2026-27 membership year begins with today’s sunrise. The changeover comes with new member keys, wi-fi password and stickers to update your card. See below for more information.
Now that our new membership year is upon us there are a couple of housekeeping issues to take care of.
New member keys
All the locks have been re-keyed to the new 2026-27 member key. If you use a key to access the ocean gates your old one will no longer work. Feel free to stop by the JSCA office to purchase a new one.
Member waiver and member cards
If you have not already done so, make sure to sign the JSCA liability waiver. This activates your facility access and will assure that your member card continues to open all the doors it is supposed to. Speaking of your card, stop by the JSCA office to get the current year decal applied to your card. The member card decal has this year’s wi-fi password on it. As always, displaying your current member card at the Galley grants you access to the member discount.
Disposal of old boats
Has your craft spent its last day afloat? We currently have a disposal bin in the facility to aid with the removal of craft that are at the end of their serviceable life. To help recover the cost of the service there is an associated fee for each type of vessel being removed. Come see the office for more information.
Action Required – Park Board to Remove Lifeguards From Five of Ten Beaches This Summer
Faced with a challenging budgetary situation, Vancouver Park Board staff have decided to remove beach lifeguards from Spanish Banks West, Spanish Banks East, Third Beach, Sunset Beach and Trout Lake this summer, and are planning on redeploying some of these resources to the outdoor pool system.
Lifeguards are trained professionals who educate the public, prevent accidents, respond to emergencies and save lives. The Lifesaving Society of BC reports that 99% of drownings occur at unsupervised beaches. The implications of leaving a significant portion of Vancouver’s beaches unsupervised are clear. Add the factor of alcohol permitted on Spanish Banks beaches and the potential loss of life seems more than probable.
While the Jericho Sailing Centre and other organizations have already gone on record with concerns over this decision, an earnest and significant public response is needed to convince the Vancouver Park Board to reconsider before beach and outdoor pool season starts in May. If you wish to voice your concerns write to your Park Board Commissioners and/or take the time to sign this petition.
Summer Parking Passes Available Now From EasyPark
Winter seasonal parking passes for the lot outside our gate expired March 31st. New passes for April to September are now available. While seasonal parking passes are not available on the EasyPark website, they are available by email.
- Send an email to mp@easypark.ca.
- Include Seasonal Parking permit – Lot 69 in the subject.
- In the body of the email Include your full name, phone number, licence plate, make and model of the vehicle.
An email reply will be sent with instructions for payment.
No Boat? No Problem – Jericho Clubs are Recruiting Now!
Joining one of the Jericho Sailing Centre’s affiliated clubs or co-ops gives you access to a range of craft for a fraction of the cost. You’ll also connect with fellow paddlers, rowers, and sailors while building skills through peer mentoring – get your bearings without rocking the boat financially.
Each club and co-op has its own focus and fleet. Explore their websites on our clubs page to find the right fit and get afloat.
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.
For more information reach out to the local ILCA fleet during or before Penguin Cup or the Flights of Spring Regatta.
HotJazzJam: Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio April 17 at 1930H
Regular live music is returning to the Surf & Turf room at Jericho
HotJazzJam Live at Jericho is a collaboration between the Vancity Hot Jazz Society and the Jericho Sailing Centre, bringing live hot jazz, jamming and dancing to Jericho. Available to audiences of all ages.
The series runs bi-monthly on Friday evenings in the Surf & Turf room starting April 17, with doors at 1930H PM and live music at 2000H. Bring your dancing shoes. C’mon down and join the live hot jazz fun!
April 17 – Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio
Featuring Buff Allen on drums, Noah Gotfrit on upright bass, and trombone extraordinaire Brad Shigeta on bone & vocals! Expect exuberant swinging tunes, hot NOLA jazz & outright fun originals LIVE for your listening & dancing pleasure.
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $22 Advance | $24 Door | $20 JSCA Member/Student
JSCA Event Calendar – Sail Racing Starts April 5, HotJazzJam April 17, Wavechaser April 30
Upcoming events at the Jericho Sailing Centre:
Penguin Cup starts Easter Sunday April 4
Flights of Spring Regatta takes place April 11-12
HotJazzJam – Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio in the Surf & Turf room April 17 1930H
Wavechaser Paddle Race Series kicks off Thursday April 30
Galley Patio and Grill – Now Open Weather Depending
The Galley is now open weekends and select weekdays (weather depending). Come see the off season improvements and enjoy a meal on the patio with the best view of Vancouver in Vancouver.
Learn Something New – Jericho Schools Now Booking Programmes
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.
Extended Through mid April – Seaside Sauna Sessions at the Jericho Sailing Centre
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!
Follow Jericho on Facebook and Instagram
Are you following Jericho on social media? Don’t miss out on photos and videos from the goings on at the centre and more rich media profiles on our clubs and partners. Did you see the video of the orcas visiting us last summer?
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. Click through for some key rules which every Jericho member must know and practice.