In the Wind: July 22, 2026
Upcoming Events
Peter and Zelie mix it up in the prestart on a Tuesday night. Photo: @wingedwondererphotography, Martin Gregorian.
Wednesday July 22
Windsure Sunrise SUP Paddle – 0630H-0730H Start your day on the water with a guided stand-up paddleboard session at sunrise. Designed for paddlers with previous SUP experience who want to enjoy an active morning on English Bay
Thursday July 23
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 July 24
Jericho Beach Kayak Social Paddle – 1830H, connect with other paddlers during this group paddle.
Sunday July 26
Sunday Racing – Sail racing for Jericho style craft. First signal at 1230H.Registration is at jracing.org
Tuesday July 28
Tuesday Nite Racing Series – 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 including is available on the Jericho website events page.
Safety Notice – Low Water Level Hazard
Users of the Jericho Sailing Centre should be aware of hazardous wharf remnants protruding from the seabed in the areas shown below in red between ramps 2 and 3. At 0′ tide they are just under the sea surface. Any time the water level is below 4′ users should proceed through this area with extreme caution.
At tide levels below 4 feet (1.22 m), several hazards become exposed between Ramps 3 and 4, including a concrete wall emerging from the sand near Ramp 3 and remnants of old creosote-treated wooden walls and pilings. These deteriorating structures can have sharp edges and should be avoided.
Upcoming Low Water Levels (<4′) of concern:
Date / Time / Level
July 25 / 0945H / 3.8ft 1.153M
July 26 / 1029H / 3.4ft 1.036M
July 27 / 1109H / 3.0ft 0.922M
July 28 / 1146H / 2.7ft 0.833M
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.
Message from the President: Welcoming the T100 Triathlon World Tour to Jericho Aug 15 – 16, 2026
Competitors on the swim course during the 2025 edition of the Vancouver T100 event. Photo: Sea Otter
This August, the Jericho Sailing Centre will have the privilege of serving as one of the host venues for the T100 Vancouver Triathlon, part of the Professional Triathletes Organisation’s international T100 World Tour. Bringing together many of the world’s top professional triathletes alongside age-group competitors, this promises to be one of Vancouver’s premier sporting events of the summer.
We are genuinely excited that the Jericho Sailing Centre has been selected as the heart of the waterfront activities. Our spectacular location, vibrant paddling and sailing community, and reputation as one of Canada’s premier non-profit watersports centres make Jericho a natural home for an event of this calibre. It is a wonderful opportunity to showcase our facility—and the incredible community that calls it home—to visitors from around the world.
Of course, with an event of this scale, comes some temporary changes to our normal operations.
Throughout event week (Aug 10-17), members should expect that vehicle access, parking, and traffic patterns around the Centre may be adjusted from time to time as event infrastructure is installed and competition activities take place. Access to the compound will remain available, but we encourage everyone to allow a little extra travel time and to follow the direction of event staff and JSCA personnel.
There will also be scheduled periods during race activities when athlete swim starts and beach operations may temporarily affect access to portions of the beach, launch ramps, or immediate waterfront areas. These interruptions will be carefully coordinated and are expected to be brief. Additional information, including anticipated schedules and access details, will be shared with members as they become available.
While these temporary adjustments will require a little flexibility from all of us, they also present a unique opportunity. There are very few occasions when our members can watch the world’s best endurance athletes compete from what may well be the best seat in the house. Whether you’re launching your own boat, enjoying the beach, or simply relaxing on the deck with friends, we encourage everyone to take a few moments to cheer on the competitors and experience the excitement of this truly international event.
On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank our members, partner clubs, volunteers, and staff in advance for your patience and cooperation. Your flexibility will help ensure that both our regular operations and this world-class event are successful.
We look forward to welcoming athletes and visitors from around the globe to Jericho this August, while proudly showcasing the outstanding community we have built together.
See you on the waterfront!
Chris Stairs,
JSCA President
Water Restrictions – Stage 2 will be back in effect July 16
Thanks to everyone for helping us navigate the fluctuating water restrictions. Your cooperation is making a real difference. Under Stage 2 water restrictions boat washing with automatic shut off nozzles will once again be allowed.
Starting on July 16th, our staff will begin re-instating our hose stations. For the time being, water barrels will remain in place as an efficient way to rinse your gear.
Metro Vancouver continues to be under water restrictions – with the majority of the summer still ahead of us 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. Thank you for doing your part to conserve water and keeping our community compliant. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and cooperation and will provide updates as restrictions evolve.
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. Remember 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. Crab traps and nearly invisible monofilament fishing lines can easily snag an unsuspecting sailor, paddler, foiler or their gear.
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.
New UV Shirts and Neck Gaiters Available at the JSCA Office
Stay stylish and limit your exposure to UV with our new Jericho branded long sleeved UV shirts (available in light blue, platinum and safety yellow) and neck gaiters. The shirt features a selection of our verbs and corresponding icons, and the gaiters are two sided and feature many Jericho style craft against the Vancouver skyline. Both are available for purchase today at the JSCA office.
Beach Alert Jr. Lifeguard Camp
The Vancouver Lifeguard Association is pleased to bring back the Beach Alert Program!
Lifesaving and First Aid training combined with Paddle Board and Kayak experience
Children 8-15 years old who can swim 50m will see their swimming and fitness improve combined with lifesaving and water safety training.
For details and registration please contact:
Programs@VancouverLifeguards.com and info@vancouverlifeguards.com 604-970-6860
Camps, Lessons and Rentals to the Public Available Now
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
Youth and adult dinghy learn-to-sail lessons and youth camps as well as canoeing, rentals, beach sports and ecological education programmes. 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. Surf on over to Windsure’s website for more information.
Water Restrictions – Stage 2 in effect
Thanks to everyone for helping us navigate the fluctuating water restrictions. Your cooperation is making a real difference. Under Stage 2 water restrictions boat washing with automatic shut off nozzles is allowed.
Hose stations are functioning as per the norm. For the time being, water barrels will remain in place as an efficient way to rinse your gear.
Metro Vancouver continues to be under water restrictions – with the majority of the summer still ahead of us 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.
Thank you for doing your part to conserve water and keeping our community compliant. We appreciate everyone’s flexibility and cooperation and will provide updates as restrictions evolve
Transport Canada Interim Order for the Protection of the Southern Resident Killer Whale 2026
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.
Galley Patio and Grill – Open Seven Days a Week
Open to the public, The Galley restaurant is now serving seven days a week until 2030H–2100H. Come see the off season improvements (bigger ice cream selection!) and enjoy a salad, burger or fish tacos and a refreshing beverage 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.Check out the photos from this past weekend’s Women’s 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 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 next in-person seminar on Monday August 3 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.