In the wind: June 10, 2026
Upcoming Events
June is pride month. As Vancouver’s Ocean Community Centre, we are happy to welcome paddlers, sailors, rowers and foilers from all walks of life. Happy pride everyone! To help celebrate, Jericho Beach Kayak is hosting a Pride Paddle on Monday June 15
Wednesday June 10
Jericho Beach Kayak BIPOC Paddle – 1900H-2100H, Join JBK and other BIPOC-identifying folks for a relaxed 2 hour paddle and enjoy the sunset from the water
Thursday June 11
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.
Windsure Windsurf Social – 1700H-2000H an informal group windsurfing session with the benefit of an instructor to provide tips and tricks. Rent your gear or bring your own. Book through rentals.
Friday June 12
Jericho Beach Kayak Social Paddle – 1830H, connect with other paddlers during this group paddle.
Saturday June 13
Rookie Laser (ILCA) Fleet Upwind Speed Clinic – 1000H-1500H, drills and coaching focused on maximizing upwind boat speed. Lead by David G.
Sunday June 14
Sunday Racing – Sail racing for Jericho style craft. First signal at 1230H. Registration is at jracing.org
Monday June 15
Jericho Beach Kayak Pride Paddle – 1915H-2115H, relaxed 2 hour evening and sunset paddle for LGBTQ2SAI+ identifying folks. No previous paddling experience required.
Tuesday June 16
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 including 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
June 11 / 0919H / 4.0ft 1.210M
June 12 / 1002H / 2.4ft 0.737M
June 13 / 1046H / 1.1ft 0.346M
June 14 / 1133H / 0.2ft 0.075M
June 15 / 1221H / -0.02ft -0.059M
June 16 / 1309H / -0.02ft -0.053M
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.
GVRD Stage 3 Water Restrictions Now in Effect
Fresh water barrels in the compound to help with equipment rinsing
💧 Here’s how we’re staying compliant (and still getting things done)
🚫 Hulls & sails: strictly off the spa menu
No washing of hulls or sails is permitted. Most hose stations have now been retired from duty.
Instead, embrace your inner ocean purist: a saltwater rinse, a good splash, or a heroic towel wipe-down after your session will do for now.
🪣 “Fancy buckets” have entered the chat
Fresh water barrels have been placed near hose locations in the yard (see map below).
These are not for luxury spa treatments – they’re strictly for rinsing safety-critical bits like: blocks, shackles, pins, foils, universal joints, and standing rigging.
🚿 One hose to rule them all (almost)
The plaza hose station will remain operational during JSCA office hours (0930H–2100H), but only for safety-related rinsing. Likewise, the rainwater-fed hose station at the southeast corner of the building will be available for limited, purpose-driven use in the coming days.
🚤 Safety comes first
Coaching, safety, and rescue craft may use limited water for engine flushing and essential maintenance only.
Our school partners will still be using tubs of water for rinsing wetsuits and PFDs.
🌊 Ramps stay clean (because slipping is not a vibe)
We’ll continue power washing the ramps to keep everyone safe and upright.
🚿 Humans: still allowed to be clean
Good news: both indoor and outdoor showers remain fully operational. Yes – washing people is still absolutely permitted.
🙌 How you can help (aka: be a water hero)
- Report leaks ASAP – running taps and sneaky drips are the enemy.
- Channel your inner zen master with water use – even when it’s allowed, keep it mindful.
- Taps off = community points earned (not official currency, but still valuable).
We’ll keep you updated as things change. Thanks for helping conserve water and keeping everything running smoothly – and for being great at adapting on the fly.
Fancy Footwork & Fast Foiling Cats – Watch from the Member’s Lounge
Now we know what distracted the Brazillian SailGP team when they ran into the Italians and spun them up into Team USA at SailGP New York.
The TV in the JSCA Member’s Lounge is available for members and their guests to enjoy live sports broadcasts, including international soccer fixtures and SailGP racing coverage.
As the action heats up starting this week, come and support your favourite teams on or off the water in front of the TV in the Member’s Lounge – whether that’s a dramatic match, a tight finish on the racecourse, or just a few minutes of highlights.
Feel free to settle in, enjoy the ambiance and a bit of world-class sport
HotJazzJam at Jericho, June 19 at 1930H: Jocelyn Waugh Trio
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!
June 10 – Jocelyn Waugh Trio
Featuring Chris Fraser on guitar, Belle Fedrigo on upright bass, and Jocelyn Waugh on trumpet & vocals to get y’all swingin’ & jumping! Expect a healthy mix of fun swinging tunes & hot NOLA jazz LIVE to delight your ears & satisfy your happy feet!
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $22 Advance | $25 Door | $20 JSCA Member/Student
2026 Jericho Sailing Centre Bailif Auction – June 20 at 1200H
The Jericho Sailing Centre is holding a public auction of abandoned storage property consisting of Jericho style craft (ie sailing dinghies, SUPs, Kayaks, Windsurfers etc) accessories and locker contents on Saturday, June 20, at noon. For a complete itemized list and photographs, visit our website.
Owners of this equipment are able to settle unpaid storage balances right up until auction time. As a result advertised items may not all be included in the auction. If you recognize any of the items as yours, please contact the JSCA office right away. In a perfect world we would not want to sell anyone’s stuff
Kayak & Surfski Demo Day June 20 – Registration Required
Join Coast Outdoors at Jericho Beach Kayak for a hands-on chance to paddle the latest kayaks & surfskis from top-tier brands like Delta, P&H, Think, and Epic!
Whether you’re upgrading your gear or just curious about the differences, this is the day to find your perfect boat.
2026 Jericho Women’s Regatta June 26 – 28
This will be a great opportunity to connect with the community of women and non-binary sailors in BC. Sailors of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to participate. The event is open to ILCA-7, ILCA-6 and ILCA-4; International Tasar; International Martin 16; RS Quest; and X-Class. Additional dinghy or catamaran fleets with more than 5 boats may petition the race organizers for inclusion.
Click here for more information and to register.
Transport Canada Interim Order for the Protection of the Southern Resident Killer Whale 2026
Transport Canada has issued new rules around boating near mammals in our local waters. A vessel must not approach within 1000m of a Southern Resident killer whale.
Minimum approach distances around other marine mammals in local waters:
All other orcas: 200m
Resting whales or calves: 200m
Other whales, dolphins & porpoises: 100m
More information about the laws and regulations around approaching marine mammals in Canada is available here.
Jericho Schools Open for Lessons and Rentals to the Public
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre are open to the general public for rentals, lessons, season’s pass and youth camps.
Jericho Beach Kayak
Rentals, lessons, youth camps and season pass, tours, community paddles, trip planning and VHF radio 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.
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 2030H-2100H. 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 – In Person Monday July 6
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 July 6 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.