In the wind: June 2, 2026
Upcoming Events
This year’s Jericho Classic Regatta blends both catamarans and dinghies and takes place this coming weekend. Hope to see you out on the water. Photo: Jim Davie
Thursday June 4
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 5
Jericho Beach Kayak Social Paddle – 1830H, connect with other paddlers during this group paddle.
HotJazzJam – 1930-2200H in the Surf and Turf room featuring Three’s A Plenty, get your tickets here.
Saturday June 6 & Sunday June 7
Jericho Classic / Catamaran Classic Regatta – 1030H-1800H, two-day regatta for Jericho style dinghies and catamarans. No-host gathering on the Saturday evening after racing. Register at jracing.org
Tuesday June 2
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
June 3 / 1405H / 2.6ft 0.803M
June 4 / 1439H / 3.0ft 0.929M
June 5 / 1516H / 3.7ft 1.126M
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.
HotJazzJam at Jericho, June 5 at 1930H: Three’s a Plenty
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!
June 5 – Three’s a Plenty
Featuring Strauss Whiteside on Keys, Kayden Gorden on Trumpet, and multi-instrumentalist Ben MacRae on Tuba, Clarinet, Saxophone & Vocals to get you moving and dancing! Expect a mixture of energetic swinging tunes & hot NOLA jazz LIVE to delight your ears & satisfy your dancing feet!
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $22 Advance | $25 Door | $20 JSCA Member/Student
Stage 3 Water Restrictions in effect Monday June 8
Metro Vancouver moves to Stage 3 water restrictions starting Monday June 8. Here’s what that means at the Jericho Sailing Centre:
- No washing of boats or equipment. Hose stations will be disabled or will have limited access. A salt water rinse in the ocean and/or a wipe down with a cloth or towel are good ways to clean sand off your craft after your ocean recreation session.
- Minimal water usage for safety/operations. Coaching, safety, and rescue craft may use limited water strictly for engine flushing or safety-critical maintenance. Our school partners will be using tubs of water for rinsing wetsuits. We will continue to power wash the ramps to keep them safe.
How you can help
- Plan for dry cleaning methods where possible using towels or rags.
- Report leaks immediately. If you see any running taps, leaking connections, or unauthorized hose use, notify the office.
We’ll update you when restrictions change. Thanks for doing your part to conserve water and keep our community compliant.
Transport Canada Interim Order for the Protection of the Southern Resident Killer Whale 2026
This windsurfer might be closer than the 200m exclusion zone for orcas. If mammals do swim towards you, simply stop your craft and let them swim past.
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.
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.
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.