Jericho Sailing Centre

JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Dinner
2024-10-20 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) | Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6R 4L9, Canada
The annual JSCA Racing Awards and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner is Sunday, October 20 at 1700H. Tickets are $28 per person, available in the JSCA office up until Friday, October 18.
There will be a slideshow presentation and awards bestowed upon our notable racers and volunteers. As our way of showing appreciation for our volunteers, they receive complementary tickets.

Penguin Cup
2024-10-20 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-13 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-10-06 12:30 - 16:00
Shoulder season sail racing open to all JSCA members in Jericho style wind powered craft. First signal is at 1230H. Don’t forget to register at jracing.org.
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions

CORA Time Trials
2024-10-19 09:00 - 15:00
Time trials for paddlers to qualify to race in the World Outrigger Distance races in Brazil next summer.
Schedule:
Women’s pre-race meeting: 9 am – Women’s start: 10 am
Men’s pre-race meeting: 11:30 am – Men’s start: 12:30 pm
Plans are to have a long course of about 18 km with options of heading East to and around the red and green False Creek entrance buoys, back to Jericho and repeat. The short course is one lap.
If the winds are Westerly, head West to the red bell buoy, back to Jericho, West to 2nd dolphin and back. Short course is just red bell buoy and back.

UBC Rec – Day of the Longboat
2024-09-29, 2024-09-28, 2024-09-22, 2024-09-21
Multiple teams of 8 to 10 race against each other in voyageur canoes. Teams can compete in just-for-fun or competitive heats. Just-for-fun teams compete in one race. Competitive teams race against other boats in an initial heat, fighting for a place in the semi-finals and finals. Teams in the finals compete for a coveted Day of the LongBoat trophy and UBC Intramurals championship shirt.
The event also includes a festival of games, a live and roaming MC, DJs, and prize giveaways at the Jericho Sailing Centre.
More information is available at: recreation.ubc.ca

Jericho Social Paddle – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-09-27 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-20 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-13 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-06 17:30 - 19:30, 2024-08-30 18:00 - 20:00
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.
This is a paid event put on by Jericho Beach Kayak Centre and is open to the public. The Social Paddle fills up quickly so we recommend registering right when it opens. You must be registered for the Social Paddle in order to join the group. Renters cannot join the group on the water.
Discounted kayak rental rates are in effect for these events. BYO kayak rates also available. All participants must register.
Registration opens on a rolling basis on Sundays at 10am for the following Friday.
More info and registration here.

Women On Water – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-09-24 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-17 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-10 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-03 17:30 - 20:30, 2024-08-27 18:00 - 21:00
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.
Sliding scale pricing is available for this programme.
Double Kayak discount and BYO Kayak
With the introduction of our sliding scale pricing, we have discontinued the discount for using a double kayak.
However, if you would like to paddle a double kayak with your paddling partner you are very welcome to select the “accessible” price option for each of you.
If you would like to participate with your own kayak you are also welcome to choose the “accessible” price option. This will help us pay our instructors and for the logistic of organizing this wonderful event.
*”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 8am for the following week.

End of Summer Regatta
2024-09-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-14 10:00 - 17:00
Two-day regatta for all Jericho sailing fleets. The British Columbia Fireball Championships will be included as part of this event. An informal regatta meal on the Saturday evening is included in the price of registration. Registration at jracing.org.
Notice of race CLICK HERE
Sailing Instructions CLICK HERE

Cascadia Rowing Beach Sprints
2024-09-14 08:00 - 12:30
An ocean rowing beach sprint event where land and rowing sprints are combined in a head to head format. More information including registration will be available at www.cascadiaregatta.ca

BIPOC Paddle – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-09-11 17:45 - 19:45
Our kayaking school, Jericho Beach Kayak, is proud to provide a safe and accessible space for BIPOC folks to come paddling.
Join us 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.
Note that sliding scale pricing is available for those who need it. Use the link below to book.

North American Tasar Championships
2024-09-08 13:00 - 16:30, 2024-09-07 11:00 - 17:00
A two day regatta for Tasar sailors to decide the North American Champions. Registration is at jracing.org or in person on Saturday Sept 7.
Notice of Race CLICK HERE
Sailing Instructions CLICK HERE

Tuesday Nite Racing Series
2024-09-03 18:15 - 21:00, 2024-08-27 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
Sailing Instructions

Sunday Racing Series
2024-09-01 12:30 - 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.
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
Sailing Instructions

Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Race Series
2024-08-29 18:00 - 21:00
The series will run every Thursday from May 2nd to August 29th 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 6 pm, race starts at 7 pm.
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 (12:01 AM) 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.

Sunrise Paddle Club – Windsure Adventure Watersports
2024-08-28 06:30 - 07:30
Get active at sunrise with a guided paddleboard at Jericho!
The Paddle Club program is designed for those who have experience paddleboarding but are looking for a community to get out on the water with, in an organized way. Once a week one of our experienced paddleboarding instructors will guide the group out onto the ocean as the rays of the sun bounce off the water at dawn. Tips and tricks will be shared, but confident paddling experience is required.
Our Sunrise Paddle Club runs all summer every Wednesday 6:30-7:30am, June 12th to August 27th, 2024.
Click here to book your Sunrise Paddle today!
