In the wind: April 29, 2026
Regular Programmes Start Tomorrow with Wavechaser Paddle Race Series
Photo: Dale Rollings
Paddles up! The first of 18 Thursday evening Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Race Series events starts tomorrow at 1900H. Registration is online only on webscorer and closes at 1730H on race day.
Regular Sunday Racing for all Jericho style sail powered craft starts this Sunday May 3. Note the BMO Vancouver Marathon will make access to the Centre difficult before 1200H. We will postpone our usual 1230H first signal to 1300H as a result. Registration is at jracing.org.
Tuesday Nite Racing starts this coming Tuesday May 5 with first signal at 1815H. Registration is at jracing.org.
Our first in-person English Bay Safety Seminar is Monday May 4 at 1900H. Free to the public, this programme gives folks the basic information to recreate safely on our local liquid playground.
The Jericho Rookie Racing Seminar is for JSCA members wanting to learn enough about sail racing to comfortably participate in our programmes. Happening May 9 at 1900H.
More information about upcoming events is available on the Jericho website events page.
No Boat? No Problem – Jericho Clubs are Recruiting Now!
Rupert and crew blasting downwind on a ClubLocarno F18 catamaran.
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.
Craft & Lockers with Unpaid Storage Balances Proceed to Lockup May 1
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 before May 1.
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.
Jericho Schools Open for Lessons and Rentals to the Public Starting this Weekend
All three schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre will be open for regular rentals and lessons starting this weekend. Also, registration for 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 is well underway.
Jericho Beach Kayak
Rentals, lessons, youth camps and season pass 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.
Local Traffic Disruptions – BMO Marathon Sunday May 3 0930H-1200H
Access to the Jericho Sailing Centre will be limited by the BMO Marathon course between 0930H-1200H on Sunday May 3rd. Heavily restricted access to the parking lot will be available at the intersection of Belmont and NW Marine Drive. Plan for increased travel time to arrive at Jericho on Sunday morning… even better walk or ride your bike if you can. First signal for Sunday racing will be postponed until 1300H as a result.
English Bay Safety Seminar – in Person May 4 at 1900H
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.
RSVP with the JSCA office to attend our first in-person seminar of the season May 4 at 1900H or Sail the Slideshow on our Website
For more Safe Boating information check out Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide
Rookie Laser Fleet Training Clinics
The Jericho ILCA Fleet is hosting Laser race training clinics this season to help everyone in the fleet get faster, build confidence around the racecourse and get to know each other better.
Casual, free, and led by experienced local sailors. Sailors of all levels are welcome — whether you’re new to racing or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll pick up something.
Thursday May 7, 1700H-1930H – Rigging, Boat Setup, Race Theory – Shore session only. Lead – Greg Speakman
Saturday May 9, 1000H-1500H – Starts and Mark Rounding – On the Water. Lead – Bob Ennenberg
Saturday May 30, 1000H-1500H – Downwind Speed – On the Water. Lead – Tony Martin
Saturday June 13, 1000H-1500H – Upwind Speed – On the Water. Lead – David G
To register contact the ILCA fleet at jscailcafleet@gmail.com
HotJazzJam at Jericho, May 8 at 1930H: Belleville Swing
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!
May 8 – Belleville Swing
Featuring Forest Borch on violin & vocals, Hamish Nicolson on guitar, and Michael Wagler on upright bass. Expect Django inspired driving rhythms and “Hot Club” swinging tunes LIVE for your listening pleasure & dancing fun!
💃 Complimentary dance lesson during set break.
🎟️ $22 Advance | $25 Door | $20 JSCA Member/Student
Our inaugural concert ended up selling out! Don’t delay and get your tickets here
Boat and Locker Storage Available
The Jericho Sailing Centre currently has 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.
Galley Patio and Grill – Now Open Seven Days a Week
Open to the public, The Galley restaurant is now serving seven days a week and will be open until 2000H starting Friday (weather depending). Come see the off season improvements and enjoy a meal on the patio with the best view of Vancouver in Vancouver.
Jericho Sailing Centre Open House – May 23, 1200H-1600H
Launch your summer with an unforgettable afternoon of ocean adventure!
Bring your family, friends, co-workers, and neighbours to discover the wide range of naturally powered ocean recreation available at Jericho. Explore our facilities, programs, and services for: Kayaks, Canoes, Stand Up Paddleboards, Surf Skis, Outriggers, Windsurfers, Wing Surfers, Foiling Craft, and Sailing Dinghies.
Meet our partner schools, clubs, and fleets, who will be on-site with: ocean sport demos, informational displays and sign-up opportunities for all skill levels
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
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.
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.