Jericho Sailing Centre

Sunday Racing Series 2026
2026-05-24 12:30 - 16:30, 2026-05-31 12:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-21 12:30 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6R 4L9, Canada
Informal racing series for Jericho style sail powered craft in English Bay. First signal at 1230H. Free of charge to members. Guests pay the JSCA day launch fee of $10/day. Only registered competitors will be scored therefore competitors are encouraged to register. Registration and scoring are available at jracing.org.
For those sailors using club boats and are unsure of their sail number before racing begins, registration can happen both before and after the event.
Notice of Race here
Sailing Instructions here
Starting practice
We will be running starting practices on four Sundays this season. On May 10, June 14, July 5 and August 2. Albatross will be in position at noon (1200H) and will run practice start sequences using a unique “practice” class flag continuously from noon.
First signal on May 3 and June 28 will be at 1300H due to marathon style running events that will limit access to the facility in the morning.

Tuesday Nite Racing Series 2026
2026-05-26 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-06-02 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-06-09 18:15 - 21:00, 2026-06-16 18:15 - 21:00
Informal racing series for Jericho style sail powered craft in English Bay. First signal at 1815H. Free of charge to members. Guests pay the JSCA day launch fee of $10/day. Registration and scoring are available at jracing.org. Only registered boats will be scored. Competitors are encouraged to register. For those sailors using club boats and are unsure of their sail number before racing begins, registration can happen both before and after the event.
Notice of Race here
Sailing Instructions here
Registration at jracing.org

JBK - Women on Water Series
2026-05-26 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-02 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-09 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-16 18:30 - 20:30
Women on Water is a wonderful event on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer where women* who are 16+ of all paddling abilities come together for a relaxed, semi-guided paddle. This is a great opportunity to connect with other paddlers, socialize, make new friends and just go for a paddle together.
*”Women on Water” is inclusive and welcomes (but is not limited to): cis-gender women, nonbinary folks, transgender women, 2-spirited folks, those who are exploring or do not conform to gender identity, and those who feel safe and included in our space
Registration opens each Wednesday morning at 10am for the following week.
Book Here
Rates
Default Rate: $45, but sliding scale pricing is available.
You must be registered in order to join the group. Unfortunately, if WOW is full, you cannot rent a kayak from JBK or bring your own boat and just join the group on the water. (This is for everyone’s safety. It allows us to maintain the industry standard ratio of one guide for every six guests, and helps the guides to ensure they bring back the same number of guests as they took out!)

Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Race Series 2026
2026-05-28 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00
The series will run every Thursday from April 30th to August 27th off the beaches at the Jericho Sailing Centre. The races are open to all level of paddlers in outrigger, SUP, surfski, prone, sea kayak, canoe, rowing shell. Courses vary depending on conditions, each race night has a short and a long course.
Check-in starts at 1800H, race starts at 1900H. No Registration on Site Pre-register only at Webscorer.com. Each week the link to the race registration will be posted on the WaveChaser Facebook page as of midnight (0001 H) on Friday.
Racers Must Check-in On-site Before the Race Check-in will be set up outside the JSCA compound on the beach between the ramps #2 and #3. When you arrive, you need to check-in, give the race directors your boat/bib number and review the race course. The course map is on a whiteboard hanging on the fence by Gate #3. It is critical for the safety crew to know how many racers are on the water. If you pre-register but don’t check-in, you will not be counted. Race Fees Race entry is $5 for Jericho Sailing Centre members and $10 for non-members.
You can buy a series pass for the summer and save a few $$! There are 18 races, so the series pass will give you 4 free races plus you only pay the processing fee ($1.40) once, instead of every time you register. PFD’s and leashes are mandatory Paddlers racing without these vital pieces of safety gear will get an automatic DSQ. No exceptions.

JBK - Jericho Social Paddle
2026-05-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-06-19 18:30 - 20:30
Do you want to paddle together with others? Connect with other paddlers? Exchange ideas, experience, tips and tricks? Socialize and make new friends?
Join us each Friday evening for our Jericho Social Paddle.
Anybody (16+) and all genders are welcome. Most paddlers have some experience but newcomers are very welcome.
We offer discounted kayak rentals for those participating or you can join the group with your own kayak for a further discounted rate! Please register when joining us with your own kayak.
Registration opens each Saturday at 10am for the following week.
You must be registered for the Social Paddle in order to join the group. Unfortunately, if the Social Paddle is full, you cannot rent a kayak from us or bring your own boat and just join the group on the water. (This is for everyone’s safety. It allows us to maintain the industry standard ratio of one guide for every six guests, and helps the guides to ensure they bring back the same number of guests as they took out!)
Book Here
Rates
Default Rate: $45, but sliding scale pricing is available.

Rookie Laser Fleet Training Clinics
2026-05-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00
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 – Rigging, Boat Setup, Race Theory – Shore session only. Lead – Greg Speakman
Saturday May 9 – Starts and Mark Rounding – On the Water. Lead – Bob Ennenberg
Saturday May 30 – Downwind Speed – On the Water. Lead – Tony Martin
Saturday June 13 – Upwind Speed – On the Water. Lead – David G

To register contact the ILCA fleet at jscailcafleet@gmail.com

English Bay Safety Seminar
2026-06-01 19:00 - 21:30
The English Bay Safety Seminar was developed for users of the Jericho Sailing Centre to help keep them safe at play while 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 45+ years.
Why make your own mistakes when you can learn from the mistakes of others? Don’t challenge Darwin’s theory, make sure your water safety knowledge is the fittest it can be. Your survival may well depend upon it. Find the missing links and fill in the gaps in your water safety knowledge by attending a FREE English Bay Safety Seminar. JSCA membership not required!
RSVP by email to book your spot info@jsca.bc.ca

HotJazzJam Live at Jericho
2026-06-05 19:30 - 22:00
HotJazzJam Live at Jericho

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JUNE 5th Friday, Join @vancityhotjazz to celebrate live HOT jazz & super FUN dancing at Jericho!
THREE’S A PLENTY
Featuring Strauss Whiteside on Keys, Kayden Gorden on Trumpet, and multi-instrumentalist Ben MacRae on Tuba, Clarinet, Saxophone & Vocals to get you moving and dancing! Expect a mixture of energetic swinging tunes & hot NOLA jazz LIVE to delight your ears & satisfy your dancing feet!
HotJazzJam Live at Jericho:
📍Jericho Sailing Centre (Surf & Turf Room on the 2nd floor)
1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC.
📅 Friday, JUNE 5
⏰ Doors at 7:30pm. Live music at 8pm
💃 Complimentary dance lessons included
🎟️ $20-22 Adv | $25 Door
🔗 Get Your Tickets Here → https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hotjazzjam-live-at-jericho-threes-a-plenty

Jericho Classic / Catamaran Classic Regatta 2026
2026-06-06 10:30 - 17:00, 2026-06-07 10:30 - 17:00
Two-day regatta for Jericho style dinghies and catamarans.

Entry fees: $25 single handed, $35 double handed
These fees include all racing fees , temporary storage for visiting boats , and prizes. Payment can be made by Interac money transfer to: accounts@jsca.bc.ca (please include a note with the competitor’s name, class of boat, and sail number) or in person by cash on the Saturday morning of the regatta.

Saturday June 6
0900–1100 hrs: last chance to register online & pay in person
1100 hrs: competitors meeting
1200 hrs: first signal
1630hrs (approx): no-host gathering on the Saturday evening after racing.

Sunday June 7
1100 hrs: first signal
1530 hrs: last possible warning signal
1630 hrs (approx): results announced ashore
Amendment 1 – modified Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions here
Registration at Jracing.org

JBK - BIPOC Paddle
2026-06-10 19:00 - 21:00
We are proud to provide a safe and accessible space for BIPOC folks to come paddling.
Join JBK and other BIPOC-identifying folks for a relaxed 2h paddle from Jericho Beach and enjoy the sunset from the water.
There is no previous kayaking experience required. Our guides will make sure everybody is comfortable in their kayaks and on the water. We are looking forward to having a fun time as a community.
Who: Anybody who identifies as BIPOC
Rates
Default Rate: $50, but sliding scale pricing is available.
Book Here
Sliding Scale Pricing:
The idea behind sliding scale pricing is that there are multiple price points available to participate in this activity. This is to make the program more accessible and to help reduce financial barriers for people with different levels of income.
If you have the financial means please pay our ‘default’ pricing. If you do not have the means you can choose to pay a lower price ($30 or $40). If you have extra means available please consider selecting the “generous” option ($60) so we can continue to offer the heavily subsidized options for those who need it.

Sunday Racing Series 2026
2026-06-14 12:00 - 16:30
Informal racing series for Jericho style sail powered craft in English Bay. First signal at 1230H. Free of charge to members. Guests pay the JSCA day launch fee of $10/day. Only registered competitors will be scored therefore competitors are encouraged to register. Registration and scoring are available at jracing.org.
For those sailors using club boats and are unsure of their sail number before racing begins, registration can happen both before and after the event.
Notice of Race here
Sailing Instructions here
Starting practice
We will be running starting practices on four Sundays this season. On May 10, June 14, July 5 and August 2. Albatross will be in position at noon (1200H) and will run practice start sequences using a unique “practice” class flag continuously from noon.

JBK - Pride Paddling
2026-06-15 19:15 - 21:15
We are proud to provide a safe and accessible space for the LGBTQ2SAI+ to come paddling and join any of our programs.
To celebrate our queer community we are holding two dedicated community paddles for LGBTQ2SAI+ identifying folks.
2026 Pride Paddle!
Celebrate Pride with us!
JBK is hosting two Pride Paddles this year! One at the end of June to celebrate Pride Month (in memory of the Stonewall Uprisings) and one in early August for Vancouver Pride Week!
Join us and other LGBTQ2SAI+ identifying folks for a relaxed 2h evening (and sunset!) paddle from Jericho Beach. There is no previous kayaking experience required. Our guides will make sure everybody is comfortable in their kayaks and on the water. We are looking forward to having a fun time as a community.
Who: Anybody who identifies as LGBTQ2SAI+
When:
June 15, 7:15-9:15pm (for Pride month)
July 30, 7:15-9:15pm (for Vancouver Pride)
Cost: Sliding Scale: $30-$60 per person
Book Here
Celebrate: Feel free to dress up, show your colours, or bring decorations for your kayak if you want to.

Kayak & Surfski Demo Day
2026-06-20 10:00 - 14:00
Join Coast Outdoors and Jericho Beach Kayak for a hands-on chance to paddle the latest kayaks & surfskis from top-tier brands like Delta, P&H, Think, and Epic!
Whether you’re upgrading your gear or just curious about the differences, this is the day to find your perfect boat.

Registration required.

https://www.coastoutdoors.ca/blogs/events/demo-day-june-20-jericho-beach-kayak/

Rookie Racing Seminar – demystifying sail boat racing 2026
2026-06-20 19:00 - 20:30
Always wanted race but are confused by all the flags, horns, marks and the rules? This seminar will go over all of this for you and give you enough information to get out on the start line at one of our regular series. Generally held Saturday evenings so that you can get out on the race course during Sunday Racing the following day. This seminar is free for JSCA members but registration is still required. Please call or email the JSCA office to register.
