Jericho Sailing Centre

Foiling/Slalom Saturday Race Series
2024-05-18 13:30 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Jericho Sailing Centre, 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6R 4L9, Canada
An opportunity for racers to try Sail GP style reaching starts and legs instead of just upwind and downwind racing. This style of racing may be more suited to high performance and foiling craft but is open to all Jericho style sail craft. Series runs on one Saturday in each of May, June and July. First signal is at 13:30H.
JSCA members participate with no further cost to their membership. 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 Social Paddle – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-05-17 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-10 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.
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.

Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Race Series
2024-05-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-05-02 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.

Women On Water – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-05-14 18:30 - 21:30, 2024-05-07 18:30 - 21:30
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.
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.

Tuesday Nite Racing Series
2024-05-14 18:15 - 21:00, 2024-05-07 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
2024-05-12 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 Boat Show Open House
2024-05-11 12:00 - 16:00
Come see and hear what Vancouver’s ocean community centre is all about! Meet with representatives from our clubs and schools to explore all of the sailing, kayaking, rowing, SUP, windsurfing, and paddling opportunities that thousands of Jericho Sailing Centre users already enjoy without the burden of boat ownership. Some of our clubs will even be offering short sailing experiences in their dinghies.
See our facilities and try a kayak, surfski, windsurfing, SUP, skimboarding, canoeing or sailing lesson or rental from one of our schools – no membership necessary.
Learn about our regular weekly sail and paddle racing programs, social paddles, seminars and more. Witness our rescue team perform rescue demonstrations in the waters in front of the Centre.
Members are encouraged to sail, row or paddle past our President aboard the Albatross at 1330H. The wetter you can make him the better!
Finally, enjoy hand scooped ice cream, a refreshment or even a meal on our deck in front of the best view of Vancouver in Vancouver.

BIPOC Paddle – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-05-08 19:00 - 21:00
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.

Sunday Racing Series
2024-05-05 12:30 - 16:30
Informal racing series for Jericho style sail powered craft in English Bay. First signal at 1230H (First signal on May 5 at 1300H due to the BMO Marathon). 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
Notice of Race Amendment #1
Sailing Instructions

Saturday Winter Social Paddle – Jericho Beach Kayak
2024-04-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 and 4 more dates
Do you want to continue kayaking throughout the off-season? Or want to give kayaking a try and enjoy the calm waters we get in the winter?
Join us every Saturday for a group paddle right from Jericho Beach.
English Bay is beautiful in the winter, even on rainy days, as it is beautifully calm and serene. On top of that, there are few other boats sometimes great views of our beautiful snow-capped mountains and crystal clear water.
Please make sure you are dressed for the weather and the water.
Everybody (beginners and experienced paddlers alike) is welcome with rental kayaks available! JSCA members with their own boats are also welcome to join the programme and enjoy the safety of the group and the guide.

Penguin Cup
2024-04-21 12:30 - 16:00, 2024-04-07 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

Flights of Spring Regatta
2024-04-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-04-13 10:00 - 17:00
Two-day regatta hosted by the Jericho ILCA fleet at the Jericho Sailing Centre. This will be a great warm-up regatta for both the Kitten Cup the following week and the ILCA Canadian Masters at the end of June. This regatta is open to ILCA, Tasar, F18 and X-Classes. additional fleets with five or more boats may petition the Race Committee for a separate start.
Notice of Race
Sailing Instructions
Sailing Instructions Amendment #1
Sailing Instructions Amendment #2
