With over 80 boats, kayaks and boards, you're sure to find the right watercraft to match your needs!
Our club has 35 sailboats across 9 types, from single-handed Lasers to thrilling and fast F18 catamarans. Whether you are new to sailing or a seasoned racer, our fleet offers the right boats for you to enjoy the wind and water, or challenge your skills. | Kayaking can be relaxing on a no-wind day, or a workout. Paddling is a fantastic way to explore the shoreline of Vancouver and beyond, be it for a few hours or an overnight trip. Our club has 16 kayaks - singles, doubles, fiberglass, plastic - you're sure to find one that suits your needs. | Aiming to end up *in* the water more often? Want more hands-on control of your sail? Looking to challenge your balance? Windsurf it is for you then. Our club has 31 boards, from 225L stable beginner boards to 80L high-wind ones. and 19 rigged sails, plus 30 high-wind sails that you can take on a trip. More on windsurfers | No wind? Need a core workout? Take a SUP for a spin. We have 5 of them. Enjoy a relaxing paddle on calm waters or have fun catching a wave on a breezy day. More on stand-up paddleboards |
Taken from section 5 of the UBC Sailing Club Rules and Policies:
|
Vessel |
Skipper Required Certification |
Minimum Crew Required (besides Skipper) |
Maximum Crew Allowed (besides Skipper)1 |
Crew Minimum Certification Recommended1 |
Fleet Grounded Wind Speed, in knots |
|
RS Quest3,4 |
Beginner, |
1 |
4 |
Beginner |
> 25 |
|
Laser |
Intermediate |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
> 25 |
|
Vanguard |
Intermediate |
1 |
1 |
Beginner |
> 22 |
|
RS5005 |
Advanced I5 |
1 |
1 |
Intermediate |
> 20 |
|
RS8004 |
Advanced III |
1 |
1 |
Advanced II |
>20 |
|
Hobie 16 |
Cat I |
1 |
3 |
None |
>25 |
|
Nacra F18 |
Cat II |
1 |
3 |
Cat I |
>30 |
|
Nacra F18 Infusion |
Cat III |
1 |
3 |
Cat I |
>30 |
|
Kayak (single) |
Kayak I |
n/a |
0 |
n/a |
> 18 |
|
Kayak (double) |
Kayak I |
1 |
1 |
None |
> 18 |
|
SUP |
SUP |
0 |
0 |
None |
> 15 |
|
Windsurf L1 |
Windsurf L1 |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
> 20 |
|
Windsurf L2 |
Windsurf L2 |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
> 35 |
|
Windsurf HW |
Windsurf HW |
0 |
0 |
n/a |
> 60 |
|
Motorized Inflatables |
Instructor |
0 |
3 |
None |
> 30 |
1 - Skippers are expected to have 20+ hours of sailing experience on the vessel in various wind and wave conditions before taking crew that does not meet the recommendation
2 - As reported in Environment Canada’s Strait of Georgia - south of Nanaimo reported wind speed
3 - The skipper must learn how to properly rig the boat through Mentorship or Lessons if certification was obtained on other fleets such as the FJ
4 - A1 or C1 certification required to use trapeze and A2 or C2 certification required to use a spinnaker
5 -Advanced II certification required to use a spinnaker