The Local Sport Relief Fund has been developed to provide one-time financial relief for non-profit, community level sport organizations, clubs and associations at risk of collapse or insolvency due to the impacts of COVID-19. The fund is supported by the Province of B.C. and administered through viaSport British Columbia. The goal of the funding is […]

  We are kicking off National Coaches Week!  Each year, thousands of people across Canada take part in National Coaches Week to say #ThanksCoach for their time, effort and generosity. 5 Ways You Can Take Part 1. Explore the Participation Guide: The National Coaches Week Participation Guide contains everything you need to make National Coaches Week a success […]

Are you looking to coach this Fall? CFSA is hiring!  

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced that the BC sport sector is now moving to Phase 3. For sports in  “Group A” (Individual sports that can maintain physical distancing or Sports done in pairs or small teams (up to 10) where there is no contact with those outside your pair/team). Competition is […]

The Club Superintendent, under the direction of the Club Executive, will primarily be responsible for the planning, management, and maintenance of all club buildings, docks, breakwater, club-owned boats, and grounds.  Wherever practicable, the incumbent will undertake to complete the day-to-day repairs, maintenance, and new projects himself/herself, and/or with assistance from work party volunteers, typically on […]

Dear members, the board of directors and committees, Effective June 2020 Rick Nickelchok has left the role of Executive Director of BC Sailing.  The Board of Directors wishes to thank Rick for his hard work and dedication on behalf of BC Sailing for the last two years.  In particular the Board wishes to acknowledge Rick’s […]

We are looking for full time senior sailing instructors for our adult & youth sailing programs. The ideal candidate will hold the following qualifications – Trained or Certified CANSail instructor with 3 or more years seasonal experience.; CANSail instructor membership in good standing for 2020; Pleasure Craft Operator Card; Standard First Aid with CPR C. You should be comfortable […]

The Board of Directors of BC Sailing have approved  BCSA Covid 19 keelboat sailing best practices for the current phase 2. BC Sailing COVID-19 keelboat sailing best practices

Dear BC Sailing Members, Further to our letter of May 15th, we are pleased to advise that ViaSport today released to the public the Provincial Return to Sport Document which we are now allowed to release to you at this link Return to Sport Guidelines for B.C.  These guidelines are a result of the contributions […]

Nanaimo Yacht Club (NYC) Sailing School is a not for profit organization that promotes competitive and recreational sailing. We provide CANSail dinghy and International Yacht Training Power & Sail Yachting Courses for ages 5 through adult. The school is active throughout the spring, summer and fall. April through October we provide internationally recognised sailing certifications, […]