UBC Sailing Club upcoming events

Beginner Windsurfing L1 (U) (Weekend) (26 Sep 2026)

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

The aim of this class is to get you out on the water ASAP. Learn basic handling of equipment, self-rescue and the mechanics of moving across the water on a board. Get ready to get wet, swim, carry, launch and maneuver equipment in the water while you learn:

How to read conditions
Safety precautions and obstacles
Launch and land safely
Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment
Uphauling and getting going
Steering, points of sail, right of way
Turning (tacking)
Self-rescue

For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:

Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner
Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.
Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.
Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.

We have a tight schedule and a lot of great information to cover over the 3 days. Arriving fully ready before the start time will ensure you get the absolute most out of your lessons! If you unable to attend in one of the day, you may want to sign up another class that fit your schedule. Actual lesson starting time may be adjusted subject to Wind condition and availability.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Beginner Windsurfing L1 (U) (Weekend) (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

How to read conditions
Safety precautions and obstacles
Launch and land safely
Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment
Uphauling and getting going
Steering, points of sail, right of way
Turning (tacking)
Self-rescue

For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:

Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner
Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.
Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.
Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Beginner Windsurfing L1 (U) (Weekend) (30 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

How to read conditions
Safety precautions and obstacles
Launch and land safely
Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment
Uphauling and getting going
Steering, points of sail, right of way
Turning (tacking)
Self-rescue

For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:

Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner
Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.
Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.
Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Toolbox Thursday (1 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Whether you're an expert shipwright or you've never even held a hammer, all are welcome at Toolbox Thursday! Come help us maintain our fleet and learn new skills in a fun environment! No prior experience needed. Pizza will be served!

Beginner Kayak (5 Oct 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

Note: If this class is full, you are welcome to join our waitlist on Discord. If the class does not reach the minimum required number of registrants, we will cancel the class to avoid running it at a financial loss to the club. You will be notified of a canceled class about 24 hours before the start of the first session.

This introduction to kayaking is meant for first timers or inexperienced paddlers. No previous experience is required! The lessons consist of dry land instruction prior to the on-water component and will teach you how to kayak safely, have lots of fun on the water and gain a better understanding of kayaking as a sport.

Theory

Introduction to the club facilities
Boat design and boat outfitting
Safety equipment, gear selection and clothing
Equipment care and maintenance

Paddling skills

Transporting the kayak
Entering and exiting your kayak from beach/docks
Rudder usage
Forward and reverse paddling
Forward and reverse sweep strokes
Draw stroke

Rescue and safety skills

Low brace
Wet exit (yes you will be getting wet)
Assisted rescue
Self rescue
Rafting

Paddlers will gain experience in both single and double kayaks depending on group size. This pretty much covers the basic paddling of paddle Canada "Basic Kayak" even if no proper certification is delivered.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head instructor at headinstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Beginner Kayak (6 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

Theory

Introduction to the club facilities
Boat design and boat outfitting
Safety equipment, gear selection and clothing
Equipment care and maintenance

Paddling skills

Transporting the kayak
Entering and exiting your kayak from beach/docks
Rudder usage
Forward and reverse paddling
Forward and reverse sweep strokes
Draw stroke

Rescue and safety skills

Low brace
Wet exit (yes you will be getting wet)
Assisted rescue
Self rescue
Rafting

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head instructor at headinstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Toolbox Thursday (8 Oct 2026)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Beginner Windsurfing L1 (V) (Weekend) (10 Oct 2026)

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

How to read conditions
Safety precautions and obstacles
Launch and land safely
Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment
Uphauling and getting going
Steering, points of sail, right of way
Turning (tacking)
Self-rescue

For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:

Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner
Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.
Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.
Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Beginner Windsurfing L1 (V) (Weekend) (12 Oct 2026)

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

How to read conditions
Safety precautions and obstacles
Launch and land safely
Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment
Uphauling and getting going
Steering, points of sail, right of way
Turning (tacking)
Self-rescue

For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:

Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner
Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.
Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.
Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Toolbox Thursday (15 Oct 2026)

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Beginner Windsurfing L1 (V) (Weekend) (17 Oct 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

registered as a JSCA member for the current season
registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
able to swim
wetsuit

How to read conditions
Safety precautions and obstacles
Launch and land safely
Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment
Uphauling and getting going
Steering, points of sail, right of way
Turning (tacking)
Self-rescue

For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:

Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner
Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.
Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.
Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.

If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Toolbox Thursday (22 Oct 2026)

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Intermediate Kayak Overnighter (23 Oct 2026)

Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Prerequisites:

Registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season
Certified as Intermediate Kayaker, or Beginner-certified with experience equivalent to intermediate (please confirm with thomas@ubcsailing.org if this is the case for you)
Experience paddling on half- or full-day trips
Wetsuit or drysuit
Can make the pre-trip meeting on October 20, 7pm. Reach out to Tom if this is an issue.

We are planning a 2-day, one-night kayak camping trip for intermediate paddlers. We will select the destination based on participants and weather conditions, somewhere in the lower mainland. Potential options include: Bowen Island, Howe Sound, or Indian Arm. You do not need to have previous experience with overnight kayak trips, but experience camping will be helpful. You should have previous experience paddling on half- or full-day trips.

Expect to paddle for 6-8 hours on each day. In October, it may be wet and cold! This will be compensated for by a beautiful camp location with fewer people than in summer, the satisfaction of getting from A to B under your own paddle power, and (hopefully) some yummy treats shared by your fellow participants in a dessert/snack potluck.

There is no registration fee, but participants will need to share any costs incurred on the trip, e.g. gas, parking fees (if applicable).

We will carry our camping gear in our kayaks - participants will need to source their own backcountry camping gear but you may be able to share tents/stoves among the group.

We may have to limit group size for a number of factors (space at possible camp sites, car space to carry kayaks, manageability on the water) but we would like to gauge interest first and see if we can design a trip that can accommodate as many as we can. Please continue to use the wait-list if the event fills up.

What should you wear? Please look at this page.

Toolbox Thursday (29 Oct 2026)

Fri, 30 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT