In the wind: April 15, 2026
HotJazzJam Live at Jericho This Friday April 17 Featuring the Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio
Regular live music is returning 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 starting April 17, with doors at 1930H PM and live music at 2000H. Bring your dancing shoes. C’mon down and join the live hot jazz fun!
April 17 – Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio
Featuring Buff Allen on drums, Noah Gotfrit on upright bass, and trombone extraordinaire Brad Shigeta on bone & vocals! Expect exuberant swinging tunes, hot NOLA jazz & outright fun originals LIVE for your listening & dancing pleasure.
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $22 Advance | $24 Door | $20 JSCA Member/Student
No Boat? No Problem – Jericho Clubs are Recruiting Now!
Joining one of the Jericho Sailing Centre’s affiliated clubs or co-ops gives you access to a range of craft for a fraction of the cost. You’ll also connect with fellow paddlers, rowers, sailors and foilers while building skills through peer mentoring – get your bearings without rocking the boat financially.
Each club and co-op has its own focus and fleet. Explore their websites on our clubs page to find the right fit and get afloat.
Late Fees Now Apply to Unpaid Storage
2026/2027 Jericho Sailing Centre Association membership & storage invoices were due April 1 – late fees have been applied to unpaid craft and locker storage.
Unpaid storage will only get more expensive May 1 with additional late and lockup fees. Be sure to pay overdue storage as soon as you can.
Payment can be made by:
- Interac e-Transfer to accounts@jsca.bc.ca (include invoice # in notes)
- Online payment using the review and pay button in your original invoice email
- Debit, Visa, M/C, cash or cheque – drop by the office or call 604.224.4177
Not planning to renew? If you are not planning to continue with your membership, please notify us as soon as you can. This helps us accommodate members on our storage wait lists and prevents unnecessary email in your inbox.
Action Required – Park Board Petitioning City Council for Funds to Keep Lifeguards at Spanish Banks, Third, & Sunset Beaches
This may not be a common sight at some Vancouver beaches this summer. Photo: Erik Price
At the March 31 meeting of the elected Park Board an emergency motion was unanimously passed to ask the City of Vancouver to fund lifeguards at Spanish Bank, Third and Sunset beaches at a cost of $600,000. Guards at these beaches are scheduled to be cut due to decisions made around budgetary restraints put on the Park Board by the municipal budget process.
Lifeguards are trained professionals who educate the public, prevent accidents, respond to emergencies and save lives. The Lifesaving Society of BC reports that 99% of drownings occur at unsupervised beaches. The implications of leaving a significant portion of Vancouver’s beaches unsupervised are clear. Add the factor of alcohol permitted on Spanish Banks beaches and the potential loss of life seems more than probable.
While pressure on the elected Park Board has been successful. Additional pressure is required on City Council to assure funding. A funding measure will be debated at the April 22 Vancouver City Council meeting. If you wish to voice your concerns write to your City Councillors, take the time to sign this petition and/or register to speak at the City Council meeting on April 22.
Boat and Locker Storage Available
We currently have a limited amount of ground, rack and locker storage space available. If you are looking to store your craft at Jericho act quickly as we expect to sell out by summer. For more information visit the JSCA office or call us at (604) 224-4177.
Summer Parking Passes Available Now From EasyPark
Winter seasonal parking passes for the lot outside our gate expired March 31st. New passes for April to September are now available. While seasonal parking passes are not available on the EasyPark website, they are available by email.
- Send an email to mp@easypark.ca.
- Include Seasonal Parking permit – Lot 69 in the subject.
- In the body of the email Include your full name, phone number, licence plate, make and model of the vehicle.
An email reply will be sent with instructions for payment.
Lots Happening with the Jericho ILCA / Laser Fleet in 2026
Informal racing clinics – Clinics on select Saturdays in May and June, coached by some of the experienced fleet members. Informal and fun, and a great way to build some new skills early in the season.
Post-racing de-brief scrums after every Tuesday Night and Sunday racing. Learn from the experiences of other ILCA racers that day.
‘Coach on the water’ – One of the experienced fleet members will be identified each race day as a person to ask questions of while on the water.
The Andy Hunt Celebrational Regatta will include a ‘Jericho Masters’ regatta. ILCA sailors of all ages from BC, Alberta, and Washington State will be encouraged to attend. The event will be scored using the Masters scoring system, with all sailors under the age of 45 being considered Apprentices.
Now, here’s the BIG NEWS! JSCA and the Jericho ILCA Fleet have been chosen to host the 2027 ILCA North American Masters Championships. Stay tuned to hear more about this event as we get closer to the date.
For more information reach out to the local ILCA fleet during or before Penguin Cup.
JSCA Event Calendar – HotJazzJam April 17, Penguin Cup April 26, Wavechaser April 30
Upcoming events at the Jericho Sailing Centre:
HotJazzJam – Brad Shigeta Swingtime Trio in the Surf & Turf room April 17 1930H
Penguin Cup continues Sunday April 26
Wavechaser Paddle Race Series kicks off Thursday April 30
Galley Patio and Grill – Now Open Weather Depending
The Galley is now open weekends and select weekdays (weather depending). Come see the off season improvements and enjoy a meal on the patio with the best view of Vancouver in Vancouver.
Learn Something New – Jericho Schools Now Booking Programmes
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre offer 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.
Jericho Beach Kayak During the winter, JBK also remains available for private sessions and limited winter programmes. For bookings, youth camp registration and more information, paddle over to the Jericho Beach Kayak website.
MacSailing Registration for next season including adult lessons and youth camps is open now. Reach over to the MacSailing website for more information.
Windsure Registration for next season including youth camps is open now. Surf on over to Windsure’s website for more information. Windsure is also partnering with The Finnish Sauna and Tality Wellness Kitsilano to offer seaside sauna sessions from now until the end of March. More information here.
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 was developed to help 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 first in-person seminar of the season May 4 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.