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The Mobile Optimist Sailing School wrapped up another successful summer, introducing more than 95 young sailors to sailing in communities across BC. This year, our mobile program travelled to Fort St. James, Revelstoke, Nakusp and Osoyoos, bringing introductory sailing opportunities to communities where access to the sport can be limited.   It was a challenging summer, with wildfire activity, poor air quality and changing conditions affecting several...

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The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club hosted the 2026 Canadian Optimist Dinghy Championship August 17th-23rd in partnership with the Canadian Optimist Dinghy Association. A total of 145 athletes took part in a full week of fleet and team racing on Vancouver’s waters.   The championship featured qualifying and final fleet racing, as well as team racing, with 66 sailors competing in the Gold Fleet. Congratulations to Will Keilty...

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The 2026 BC Summer Games brought together young sailors from across the province for four days of competition in Kelowna, with sailing hosted by the Central Okanagan Sailing Association (COSA). Sailors competed in Optimist, ILCA 6 and 420 fleets as representatives of their BC Games zones, gaining valuable experience competing in a provincial multi-sport environment.   The sailing competition featured close racing and a strong showing from...

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Position Overview The Sailing Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Club's sailing and boating programs. Reporting to the General Manager, the Sailing Director will be responsible for operational delivery, continuous improvement, and ongoing innovation in programs that introduce people to sailing and support member participation in recreational boating, competitive sailing, and ongoing education across the spectrum of the Sail Canada LTD Framework. They...

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Position Title: CANSail Instructor The Kitsilano Yacht Club is seeking CANSail Instructors to work with our Learn to Sail programs for the 2026 fall season. Our training fleet includes Club 420s, Martin 242s, RS Fevas, Hobie Waves, Lasers, and Optimists; in which we run a variety of courses for youth and adults in both group and private lessons. Start and end dates can be flexible.   At KYC,...

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The Rocky Point Sailing Association is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Race Team Coach for the Fall 2026 season. In this leadership role, you will oversee the development of our regional race team while mentoring a team of 1–2 assistant race coaches. Our training fleet includes Club 420s, ILCA (Laser) dinghies, and Optimists, with athletes training toward local and regional competition.   The team competes at...

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