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.
Racers, whatever your class, the annual Fleet Planning Meeting is where we lay out the first draft of the 2017 JSCA Event Schedule. Over this past year the Jericho Sailing Centre Association was involved in 85 on water event days and the planning started at this meeting last November. If you have an idea for a 2017 event, or how we can make Jericho racing programs better, come to this meeting, share your ideas and help us plan for a successful 2017.
Last month the JSCA held the annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to thank all of the volunteers involved in delivering low cost, highly accessible ocean recreation facilities, programs and services to the people of Vancouver. At the dinner, Lou Parsons was recognized as the JSCA Volunteer of the Year for 2016. From the many early mornings, prepping and launching our rescue boats, to putting them away late at night after the annual fireworks shows, to supporting most of our on water events, training Jericho Rescue Team members, and serving on committees and our Board of Director's; Lou's dedication and hard work have exemplified the Jericho community volunteer spirit and we thank him for it. 
