In the wind: October 7, 2026
The Fog is Back
Over the last week or so we’ve seen fog rolling in almost every day. While local wind has kept visibility in our immediate area relatively good, the potential for the pea soup to leave us blind is significant. Fog can make Jericho style craft almost invisible to larger boats. It can also make navigation and collision avoidance difficult.
When fog rolls in: slow down, stay clear of shipping channels, listen for approaching vessels, and make yourself heard with a whistle or other sound signal. If you can safely reach shore, do so. If you become disoriented, stop rather than guessing your way through the fog. When visibility disappears, the safest course is often to get off the water.
Upcoming Events
Saturday October 11 & Sunday October 11
Jericho Beach Kayak Winter Paddle 1000H-1200H – A two hour group paddle open to everyone (experienced and beginners alike.
Sunday October 11 & Sunday October 18
Penguin Cup – Our shoulder season sail racing series for hardy sailors wanting to race Jericho style sail craft. First signal 1230H.
Sunday October 18
JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner – 1700H Come celebrate a great year on the water. Series trophies will be awarded and our volunteers will be recognized.Tickets are $29 and available at the JSCA office until Tuesday October 13. Don’t delay – spots are limited.
Tuesday October 27
Jericho Sailing Centre Association Annual General Meeting – 1900H 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. Current JSCA members will receive their meeting package by email in the coming days.
More information about upcoming events is available on the Jericho website events page.
2027 ILCA Masters North American Championships at Jericho Volunteers wanted – Experience the Vibe!
After recent ILCA Masters Canadian and Pacific Coast Championship regattas hosted by Jericho Sailing Centre, the Jericho ILCA Fleet sailors from across North America (and a few overseas) have been clamouring for Jericho to host another big regatta. They love the vibe of Vancouver, Jericho Beach, and all that the Jericho Sailing Centre offers.
So, we will be hosting the 2027 ILCA Masters North American Championships June 24 – 27, 2027. If you want to experience the fun, camaraderie, sailing knowledge through osmosis, and excitement of this event there are many opportunities to volunteer, assist, and be right in the middle of the vibe! While the regatta is a long time away, now is a great time to express your interest in being part of the team. Please contact Bob Ennenberg at bennenberg@gmail.com.
JERICHO PAY PARKING PASSES FOR OCT 1 – MARCH 31 AVAILABLE
Summer parking passes are now expired. Seasonal passes for the next period October 1- March 31 are available from EasyPark via their email: mp@easypark.ca , with the subject ”Jericho Seasonal Pass Lot 69”; in the email body include: your full name, phone number, licence plate, make and model of the vehicle.
All net parking revenues go to the Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation to allow them to fund park amenities.
JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 2026
The annual JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is Sunday, October 18 at 1700H. A scrumptious dinner will be catered by the Galley.
There will be a slideshow presentation and awards bestowed upon our notable racers and volunteers, including awards for our Sunday Racing, Tuesday Nite and Penguin Cup series, for the participating fleets.
Tickets are $29 per person, available in the JSCA office up until Tuesday, October 13. Don’t delay as seats are limited.
As our way of showing appreciation for our volunteers, they receive complementary tickets.
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.
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.
Schools Now in Off-Season Mode
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre are currently wound down to off season programming.
Jericho Beach Kayak Off season offerings include group paddles on weekends as well as trip planning, and marine VHF radio courses. For bookings and more information, paddle over to the Jericho Beach Kayak website.
MacSailing Tours, private lessons and select classroom sessions, are available on a limited basis. Reach over to the MacSailing website for more information.
Windsure Windsure is closed for regular SUP, Windsurf, skim and wing lessons and rentals. However, stay tuned for details of winter sauna programmes arriving soon. Surf on over to Windsure’s website for more information.
Galley Patio and Grill – Open Weekends, weather depending
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.
The Galley will be open weekends only, weather depending.
Hours
Saturday and Sunday: 1100H-1800H
Winter Paddling: 2h paddle Saturdays and select Sundays from 10am-12pm
Join Jericho Beach Kayak throughout the winter to go paddling, connect with other kayakers, and enjoy a beautiful paddle.
Whether you are new to kayaking or an experienced paddler who wants the company of others we will ensure it will be a great experience. Registration is required.
Only $47.25 per paddle with the winter paddle pack (pre-purchase 4 paddles), drop-in price is $75, and includes the kayak, safety equipment, and even a wetsuit & paddling jacket.
Click here For more information or to book online.
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 recent scenes from our waters.
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!
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
Know the waters before you head out! The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Boaters’ Handbook is essential reading for anyone boating in Burrard Inlet or the Fraser River, with key information to help you navigate safely and confidently.
For the latest boating safety information and handbook updates, subscribe to the Port of Vancouver’s newsletter.
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.
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.
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.