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. Here are some key rules which every Jericho member must know and practice.
0.5 IT IS EVERYONE'S RESPONSIBILITY TO AVOID A COLLISION
1. Always wear your P.F.D. on the water.
2. Sail powered craft have the right of way over power craft, paddle and rowing powered craft.
3. All non-commercial vessels shall keep well clear of commercial vessels.
4. It is illegal and extremely dangerous to pass between a tug and it's tow.
5. A port tack sailing vessel shall keep clear of a starboard tack vessel.
6. A windward vessel shall keep clear of a leeward vessel.
7. A vessel clear astern shall keep clear of a vessel ahead.
8. Any vessel overtaking another shall keep clear.
9. A vessel tacking or gybing shall keep clear of a vessel on a tack.
10.The area south of the orange can buoys is for training or transiting only.
11.Swimming or wading on the beach in front of the Centre is prohibited and is particularly dangerous for small children.
12.It is unsafe to loiter or let children play near the bottom of launching ramps.
13. Stay well clear of the end of the Jericho Pier as fishers cast lines as far as possible
14. Be cautious of pathway traffic when launching/retrieving
15. Do not leave your craft on the shoreline for extended periods of time
Common sense goes a long way toward maintaining a safe environment. Membership in the Jericho Sailing Centre Association is contingent on members knowing and observing the Safe Ocean Sailing rules.
Here is what's "in the wind"; coming events and items of interest at the Jericho Sailing Centre, Vancouver's Ocean Community Centre, for August 6, 2014 and beyond:
Thanks to Jan Chavarie for sending us these photos of the July 31 Jericho Wavechaser Paddle Series event. The event is growing with 29 boats participating last week. If you enjoy paddling with your fellow enthusiasts plan to join us for the next one August 14. Free for JSCA members; $5 for guests; everyone welcome.
Thousands of people enjoyed fabulous weather on Vancouver's largest playground during BC Day 2014. Photos by Sea Otter.
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Get ready for some fun, action packed stand up paddle racing off of beautiful Jericho Beach in picturesque Vancouver. Challenge yourself against the top riders in the 14ft or 12ft6in category or enter the any board/anybody OPEN division. Next watch all the up and coming young stars in the KIDS RACE!
the relay. Yes the surf tunes will be playing, the BBQ will be awesome and you will meet someone cool you did not know. Remember if you are not here you're somewhere else!
Dinghy Sailing, Windsurfing/SUP and Ocean Kayaking Schools at the Jericho Sailing Centre are busy filling their lesson schedules. For full Season Pass, Rental or Lesson information and registration click the link below:
One of the best ways to enjoy recreational ocean access on Vancouver's largest playground is to join one of the community based clubs stationed at the Jericho Sailing Centre. These low cost, not for profit, volunteer driven organizations provide a wide variety of boat access and training programs for dinghy sailing, paddling, windsurfing, SUP and rowing programs as well as social opportunities. 
For those rowers who would like to expand their Coastal Rowing experience! For any of these, don't worry about experience, just if you have an interest - let's figure something out!