In the wind: May 20, 2026
Upcoming Events and Seminars
Come cheer on the Jericho Paddling Club OC-6 racers this Saturday. The Jericho Iron Classic features over 250 paddlers and takes place during The Jericho Sailing Centre Open House this Saturday May 23.
Thursday May 21
Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Race Series – Paddle racing for small boats Thursday evenings at 1900H. Registration is online only on webscorer and closes at 1730H on race day.
Friday May 22
Jericho Beach Kayak Social Paddle – 1830H, connect with other paddlers during this group paddle. HotJazzJam – 1930H Live NOLA jazz featuring the Brad Shigetta Swingtime Trio. Tickets here
Saturday May 23
Jericho Paddling Club Iron Classic OC-6 Race – Six-person outrigger racing for crews from all over. Starts at 0900H, 1100H and 1300H. Registration at webscorer (search “Jericho” in the “find registrations” section).
Jericho Sailing Centre Open House – 1200H-1400H Meet our partner schools, clubs, and fleets, who will be on-site with: ocean sport demos, informational displays and sign-up opportunities for all skill levels
Sunday May 24
Sunday Racing – Sail racing for Jericho style craft. First signal at 1230H. Registration is at jracing.org
Tuesday May 26
Tuesday Nite Racing – Sail racing for Jericho style craft. First signal at 1815H. Registration is at jracing.org.
Jericho Beach Kayak Women on Water – 1830H group social paddle for female identifying paddlers.
More information about upcoming events is available on the Jericho website events page
Safety Notice – Low Water Level Hazard
The above image is the area between ramps 3 and 4 at close to a zero tide. In the red oval is the top of a concrete wall that is coming through the sand on either side of ramp 3. The red arrows are pointing at an old wooden wall and pilings, both treated with creosote. The wood is breaking down over time and the tops of these are sharp. These hazards are considered dangerous at tide levels under 4 feet or 1.22 meters.
Upcoming Low Water Levels (<4′) of concern:
Date / Time / Level
May 20 / 1501H / 0.8ft 0.254M
May 21 / 1553H / 0.2ft 0.579M
May 22 / 1648H / 3.4ft 1.027M
Foiler Alert! Foiling Craft at Jericho can draw more than 1m (3.3′) of water when they are not foiling and we recommend launching between Ramps 2 & 3.
Jericho Sailing Centre Open House – May 23, 1200H-1600H
Launch your summer with an unforgettable afternoon of ocean adventure!
Bring your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbours to discover the wide range of naturally powered ocean recreation available at Jericho. Explore our facilities, programs, and services for: Kayaks, Canoes, Stand Up Paddleboards, Surf Skis, Outriggers, Windsurfers, Wing Surfers, Foiling Craft, and Sailing Dinghies.
Meet our partner schools, clubs, and fleets, who will be on-site with: ocean sport demos, informational displays and sign-up opportunities for all skill levels. Try sailing with either the UBC Sailing Club or Discovery Sailing Club, learn more about our oceans with Ocean Wise, and experience all that the Jericho Sailing Centre has to offer!
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HotJazzJam at Jericho, May 22 at 1930H: Brad Shigetta SwingTime Trio
Regular live music has returned 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 with doors at 1930H and live music at 2000H. Bring your dancing shoes. C’mon down and join the live hot jazz fun!
May 22 – Brad Shigetta Swingtime Trio
Featuring Buff Allen on drums, Noah Gotfrit on upright bass, and trombone extraordinaire Brad Shigeta on bone & vocals to get you hot and jamming! Expect exuberant swinging tunes, hot NOLA jazz & outright fun originals LIVE for your listening & dancing pleasure.
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $22 Advance | $25 Door | $20 JSCA Member/Student
These concerts have all sold out so far! Don’t delay and get your tickets here.
No Boat? No Problem – Join A Jericho Club & Play With All The Toys!
Viking Sailing Club is the oldest club at Jericho and maintains a fleet of several types of race-ready monohulls, a NACRA 570 catamaran, SUPs, kayaks, windsurfers and a Bavaria 34ft keelboat.
Why own just one boat when you can enjoy a whole fleet?
Joining one of the Jericho Sailing Centre’s affiliated clubs and co-ops gives you access to sailboats, kayaks, canoes, rowing and foiling craft for a fraction of the cost of ownership. Members enjoy more time on the water and simple, affordable access to a diverse fleet of craft.
Club membership also connects you with a welcoming community of paddlers, rowers, sailors and foilers who share skills, stories, and a passion for getting out on the water. More craft. More camaraderie. More chances to make waves.
Each club and co-op has its own focus and fleet. Explore their websites on our clubs page or come talk to us at this Saturday’s Open House to find the right fit and get afloat.
Jericho Schools Open for Lessons and Rentals to the Public
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre will be open for regular rentals and lessons starting this weekend. Also, registration for 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 is well underway.
Jericho Beach Kayak
Rentals, lessons, youth camps and season pass programmes for kayaks and surf skis. For bookings, youth camp registration and more information, paddle over to the Jericho Beach Kayak website
MacSailing
Registration for dinghy youth and adult learn-to-sail lessons and youth camps as well as canoeing, rentals, beach sports and ecological education programmes is open now. Reach over to the MacSailing website for more information.
Windsure
Rentals and lessons for windsurfing, windsurf foiling, winging, wing foiling, stand-up paddling and skimboarding – including youth camps is open now. Surf on over to Windsure’s website for more information.
Rookie Laser Fleet Training Clinics
Photo: Jesse Cervenka
The Jericho ILCA Fleet is hosting Laser race training clinics this season to help everyone in the fleet get faster, build confidence around the racecourse and get to know each other better.
Casual, free, and led by experienced local sailors. Sailors of all levels are welcome — whether you’re new to racing or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll pick up something.
Saturday May 30, 1000H-1500H – Downwind Speed – On the Water. Lead – Tony Martin
Saturday June 13, 1000H-1500H – Upwind Speed – On the Water. Lead – David G
To register contact the ILCA fleet at jscailcafleet@gmail.com
Galley Patio and Grill – Open Seven Days a Week
Open to the public, The Galley restaurant is now serving seven days a week and will be open until 2000H. Come see the off season improvements (bigger ice cream selection!) and enjoy a meal on the patio with the best view of Vancouver in Vancouver.
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 images of the foilers flying at last weekend’s Flights of Spring Regatta?
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 helps 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 or RSVP with the JSCA office to attend our in-person seminar on Monday June 1 at 1900H.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.