https://ubcsailing.org/lessons/calendar UBC Sailing Club upcoming events UBC Sailing Club Wild Apricot - membership management software and more en Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:46:29 GMT Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:46:29 GMT Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></font></li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>How to read conditions</li> <li>Safety precautions and obstacles</li> <li>Launch and land safely</li> <li>Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment</li> <li>Uphauling and getting going</li> <li>Steering, points of sail, right of way</li> <li>Turning (tacking)</li> <li>Self-rescue</li> </ul> <p>For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner</li> <li>Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.</li> <li>Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.</li> <li>Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.</li> </ul> <p>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!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at <a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6835898 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6835898 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></font></li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>How to read conditions</li> <li>Safety precautions and obstacles</li> <li>Launch and land safely</li> <li>Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment</li> <li>Uphauling and getting going</li> <li>Steering, points of sail, right of way</li> <li>Turning (tacking)</li> <li>Self-rescue</li> </ul> <p>For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner</li> <li>Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.</li> <li>Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.</li> <li>Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.</li> </ul> <p>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!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at <a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6835898 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6835898 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></font></li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>How to read conditions</li> <li>Safety precautions and obstacles</li> <li>Launch and land safely</li> <li>Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment</li> <li>Uphauling and getting going</li> <li>Steering, points of sail, right of way</li> <li>Turning (tacking)</li> <li>Self-rescue</li> </ul> <p>For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner</li> <li>Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.</li> <li>Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.</li> <li>Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.</li> </ul> <p>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!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at <a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6835898 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6835898 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></li> </ul> <p><em>Note: If this class is full, you are welcome to join our waitlist on Discord.&nbsp;</em><em>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.</em></p> <p><font color="#1E1A29">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&nbsp;<font color="#1E1A29">how to kayak safely,&nbsp;<font color="#1E1A29">have lots of fun on the water and&nbsp;</font>gain a better understanding of kayaking as a sport.&nbsp;</font></font></p> <h4><font style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><font face="Raleway">Theory</font><br></strong></font></h4> <ul> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Introduction to the club facilities</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Boat design and boat outfitting</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Safety equipment, gear selection and clothing</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Equipment care and maintenance</font></li> </ul> <h4><font face="Raleway" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Paddling skills</strong></font></h4> <ul> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Transporting the kayak</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Entering and exiting your kayak from beach/docks</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Rudder usage</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Forward and reverse paddling</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Forward and reverse sweep strokes</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Draw stroke</font></li> </ul> <h4 style="line-height: 44px;"><font face="Raleway" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Rescue and safety skills</strong></font></h4> <ul> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Low brace</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Wet exit (yes you will be getting wet)</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Assisted rescue</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Self rescue</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Rafting</font></li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head instructor at headinstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at&nbsp;<a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> <p><br></p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6852012 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6852012 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></li> </ul> <p><em>Note: If this class is full, you are welcome to join our waitlist on Discord.&nbsp;</em><em>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.</em></p> <p><font color="#1E1A29">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&nbsp;<font color="#1E1A29">how to kayak safely,&nbsp;<font color="#1E1A29">have lots of fun on the water and&nbsp;</font>gain a better understanding of kayaking as a sport.&nbsp;</font></font></p> <h4><font style="font-size: 18px;"><strong><font face="Raleway">Theory</font><br></strong></font></h4> <ul> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Introduction to the club facilities</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Boat design and boat outfitting</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Safety equipment, gear selection and clothing</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Equipment care and maintenance</font></li> </ul> <h4><font face="Raleway" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Paddling skills</strong></font></h4> <ul> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Transporting the kayak</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Entering and exiting your kayak from beach/docks</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Rudder usage</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Forward and reverse paddling</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Forward and reverse sweep strokes</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Draw stroke</font></li> </ul> <h4 style="line-height: 44px;"><font face="Raleway" style="font-size: 18px;"><strong>Rescue and safety skills</strong></font></h4> <ul> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Low brace</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Wet exit (yes you will be getting wet)</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Assisted rescue</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Self rescue</font></li> <li><font face="Raleway" color="#1E1A29">Rafting</font></li> </ul> <p>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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head instructor at headinstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at&nbsp;<a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> <p><br></p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6852012 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6852012 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></font></li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>How to read conditions</li> <li>Safety precautions and obstacles</li> <li>Launch and land safely</li> <li>Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment</li> <li>Uphauling and getting going</li> <li>Steering, points of sail, right of way</li> <li>Turning (tacking)</li> <li>Self-rescue</li> </ul> <p>For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner</li> <li>Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.</li> <li>Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.</li> <li>Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.</li> </ul> <p>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!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at <a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6845678 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6845678 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></font></li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>How to read conditions</li> <li>Safety precautions and obstacles</li> <li>Launch and land safely</li> <li>Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment</li> <li>Uphauling and getting going</li> <li>Steering, points of sail, right of way</li> <li>Turning (tacking)</li> <li>Self-rescue</li> </ul> <p>For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner</li> <li>Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.</li> <li>Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.</li> <li>Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.</li> </ul> <p>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!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at <a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6845678 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6845678 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT <p><font color="#FF3503">Prerequisites:</font></p> <ul> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a JSCA member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">registered as a UBC Sailing Club member for the current season</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">able to swim</font></font></li> <li><font color="#FF3503"><font color="#FF3503">wetsuit</font></font></li> </ul> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>How to read conditions</li> <li>Safety precautions and obstacles</li> <li>Launch and land safely</li> <li>Safe storage, selection, management and care of equipment</li> <li>Uphauling and getting going</li> <li>Steering, points of sail, right of way</li> <li>Turning (tacking)</li> <li>Self-rescue</li> </ul> <p>For you to pass the course, your instructor must feel confident in your ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Take proper care of the equipment in a safe manner</li> <li>Know club procedures and policies including beginner windsurfing zone, maximum wind speeds for beginner windsurfing, and signing out and returning gear at Jericho.</li> <li>Read the wind and currents and be able to self-rescue back to shore at any point.</li> <li>Safely launch and show awareness of your surroundings on the water, avoid obstacles and stay within the 5kt zone at all times.</li> </ul> <p>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!&nbsp; 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.</p> <p>If you are unsure if this is the right class for you, feel free to contact our head windsurfing instructor at windsurfinginstructor@ubcsailing.org.</p> <p>What should you wear? Please look at <a href="https://ubcsailing.org/merchandise">this page</a>.</p> https://ubcsailing.org/event-6845678 https://ubcsailing.org/event-6845678