In the wind: September 16, 2026
Barrels Of Fun
Upcoming Events
Friday September 18
Jericho Beach Kayak Social Paddle – 1730H, connect with other paddlers during this group paddle.
Saturday September 19
Pacific Lifesaving Club Summer Showdown – Prone paddleboard and surf ski competition. 1300H-1700H
Sunday September 20
Penguin Cup Racing – The first of our shoulder season sail racing events for Jericho style sailing craft. First signal 1230H.
Tuesday September 8
Jericho Beach Kayak Women on Water – 1730H group social paddle for female identifying paddlers.
More information about upcoming events is available on the Jericho website events page.
SAFETY NOTICE: Wind Shuts Off Abruptly
During fair weather periods at this time of year the wind frequently shuts down abruptly within an hour of sunset. If you are on a wind powered craft this means you have just run out of power. The general rule of thumb for sailors is: never sail further away from home port than you would care to paddle within that hour; and… always carry a paddle.
JSCA Sailors at ILCA Masters Champs – Lake Wabamun, AB
The Canadian ILCA Masters Championship was held at Lake Wabamun, Alberta, Sept 11th to 13th. Fifty-nine sailors, all from Western Canada, competed. The Lower Mainland sent a trailer of eight ILCAs and a coach boat to the event. Four sailors were from the Jericho Sailing Centre.
The wind on Friday for three races was averaging 15 knots and gusting to 20+ from the NW. On Saturday the temperature dropped and the wind shifted to the west but dropped to 5 to 7 and had some really big shifts. It was a bit like sailing in a shifty English Bay easterly! There were only 2 races before the wind decided to shut right off. Sunday’s forecast was light in the morning, building to 14kn in the afternoon. Unfortunately, there was no wind in the morning and we learned that Wabamun means ‘Looking Glass’ in the Cree language. The race committee called the regatta while we were still on shore so that made packing the trailer and getting home a bit easier.
All the sailors from the lower mainland placed well. The 4 Jericho sailors had outstanding performances. Greg Speakman won the ILCA 6 overall with Bob Ennenberg in 3rd. In ILCA 7 Al Clark placed 1st overall and Tony Martin finished 4th.
The Wabamun sailing club was a fantastic host,with a great front lawn, providing tasty meals and friendly Alberta hospitality every day at the great sailing venue. The ILCA Canadian Masters was worth the trip!
For full results visit the event page.
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. Check out these photos of Josh and Kaina from UBC Sailing Club practicing boat yoga!
Jericho Sailing Centre Association
Notice of Annual General Meeting
Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1900H
The Jericho Sailing Centre Association’s 53rd Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at 1900H in the English Bay Room of the Jericho Sailing Centre and online. The 2025/2026 JSCA Board and Committees will report on their accomplishments this past year and the challenges for the future. Please plan to attend and participate in the future direction of your ocean access community centre.
Call for Nominations
Voting will take place to elect seven members for a two-year term to our 15 member Board of Directors. The JSCA Board meets regularly to set policy and determine Jericho’s direction. Interested members who have time and expertise to offer are invited to submit a letter indicating their experience and areas of interest to the JSCA Nominations Committee c/o the Jericho office no later than 1700H, Tuesday, October 13. The nomination letter must include your name, address and telephone number. For additional information contact Dominique Labrosse, JSCA General Manager 604.224.4177 or email dominique@jsca.bc.ca.
Lessons and Rentals Available to the Public
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre are open to the general public for rentals, lessons and group bookings.
Jericho Beach Kayak
Rentals, lessons, tours, community paddles in kayaks and surf skis as well as trip planning, and marine VHF radio courses. For bookings and more information, paddle over to the Jericho Beach Kayak website.
MacSailing
Youth and adult learn-to-sail and canoeing lessons as well as rentals and tours. 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. Surf on over to Windsure’s website for more information.
Galley Patio and Grill – Open to the Public Seven Days a Week
Open to the public. Enjoy the new windproof umbrellas (rated to 40kts / 70km/hr!) expanded ice cream selection, salad, burger or fish tacos and a refreshing beverage on the patio with the best view of Vancouver in Vancouver.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 1130H-1930H
Saturday and Sunday: 1100H-1930H
Sharing the Shore
Our launching beaches are busy with sailors, paddlers, lessons, and members of the public. A little common courtesy goes a long way toward keeping the shoreline safe and enjoyable for everyone.
A few friendly reminders:
- Yellow JSCA launch dollies should be returned to the fence promptly after launching or recovery.
- The area south of the orange can buoys is a slow zone—please keep your speed below 5 knots.
- Watch for people and craft along the shoreline and give everyone plenty of room.
- Swimming and wading on the beaches in front of the Centre is not permitted.
- Please keep ramps, hosing stations, and other high-traffic areas clear and available for others immediately after use.
- Avoid rigging, repairs, or leaving craft on the shoreline for extended periods where they may interfere with launching and retrieval.
Whether you’re new to Jericho or a lifelong user, please take a moment to review our Jericho Sailing Centre Etiquette blog post. Thanks for sharing the shore—and being kind to one another!
Foyer Digital Information Display Now Includes Anticipated Freighter Movements
The information screen in the Jericho Sailing Centre foyer now includes anticipated incoming and outgoing deep sea traffic to and from the English Bay southern anchorages as published by the pilot schedule here. This information is only a guide. Unanticipated vessel movement occurs. Departure and arrival times and anchorage assignments are not always available and subject to change. All mariners are required to keep a continuous watch for other vessels while on the water. And it is the responsibility of recreational boaters to keep well clear of commercial traffic.
Steer Clear of the Pier
Avoid entanglement by keeping north and east of orange and white can buoys
Jericho Pier is Vancouver’s only shore-based fishing and crabbing spot in English Bay, making it a busy place for crabbers, anglers and their gear. While fishing and crabbing are now restricted from the east side of the pier, crab traps and nearly invisible monofilament fishing lines can still easily snag an unsuspecting sailor, paddler, foiler or their gear from the north and west sides.
The orange and white can buoys mark a safe buffer around the pier. When passing through the area, stay north and east of the buoys to avoid getting caught on a line.
Give the pier a wide berth and keep your voyage from becoming the one that got away.
Water Restrictions – Reduced to Stage 1
Thanks to everyone for helping us navigate the fluctuating water restrictions. Your cooperation is making a real difference. Metro Vancouver continues to be under water restrictions. Under Stage 1 water restrictions boat washing is allowed.
Hose stations are functioning as per the norm. Please remember to shut the water off at the tap when done with a hose. This prevents leaks and damage to the hoses themselves.
We ask that you continue to be conservative with your water use. You can help by reporting leaks promptly, turning taps off completely when not in use, and using water thoughtfully whenever it is needed.
Boaters’ Handbook: Your go-to guide for safe navigation within the Port of Vancouver
Navigating Vancouver’s busy harbour in recreational craft is safer and easier thanks to the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Boaters’ Handbook. The handbook is the ultimate reference—and a one-stop shop—for essential safety information throughout the port authority’s jurisdiction. Whether 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
For more Safe Boating information check out Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide.
Transport Canada Interim Order for the Protection of the Southern Resident Killer Whale 2026
Transport Canada has published 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.
Traffic Control Zone 1 Around First Narrows is a Jericho Style Craft No-Go Zone.
The area in yellow on the chart above, including the inset area in light green, is an official no-go zone for Jericho style craft.
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
On 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.