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16 Sep

MOSS Made Waves Across BC This Summer!

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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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16 Sep

2026 Opti Canadian Championship!

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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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16 Sep

2026 BC Summer Games at COSA!

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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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13 Apr

2026 Mobile Optimist Sailing School Registration is Open!

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*Please note that only our Mainland Trailer is operational this summer. We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope to secure new funding and have both trailers up and running in 2027! Interested in sponsoring the Mobile Optimist Sailing School? Email Delani@bcsailing.bc.ca!   Mainland Dates & Locations: MOSS – Cottonwood Marina/Fort St. James: June 29–July 3, 2026 MOSS – Cottonwood Marina/Fort St. James: July 6–10, 2026 MOSS – Martha Creek /...

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13 Apr

Cascadia Sailing & Wild About Sailing receive Sailing for All Grant: 2SLGBTQIA+ Community Engagement!

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Photo credit 📸: Thomas Hawer   We're pleased to share that Cascadia Sailing and Wild About Sailing received a grant to provide subsidized introductory sailing days for members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on South Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond.   Please help us spread the word. With Sail Canada's support, we're offering a full-day introduction to sailing aboard Westerly, Cascadia Sailing's high-performance Melges 37. For $100 (or no...

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13 Apr

COSA to Host 2026 BC Summer Games!

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This summer, the Central Okanagan Sailing Association (COSA) will proudly host the sailing competition for the 2026 BC Summer Games in Kelowna, welcoming top young sailors from across the province to compete on the waters of Okanagan Lake. With a long and distinguished history of hosting high-quality regattas and championship-level events, COSA is well positioned to deliver an exceptional competition environment that reflects both the...

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03 Mar

Join the Lightning Class in the Pacific Northwest!

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Competitive & Affordable One of the world’s largest one design centerboard classes 1,700+ active members across 100+ fleets Growing Pacific Northwest presence with fleets in Eugene OR, Vancouver WA, and Vancouver BC Renewed energy from top competitors and past national level athletes Three person teams, male, mixed, or all female. Optimal crew weight 440 to 520 lbs   Accessible & Affordable to Join Easy to own, simple...

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03 Mar

2026 MOSS Host Applications Now Open!

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BC Sailing is now accepting host applications for the 2026 Mobile Optimist Sailing School (MOSS). MOSS delivers week long introductory sailing camps in communities across British Columbia that do not have established sailing programs, helping to expand access to the sport for youth in underserved and remote areas.   Hosting a MOSS camp brings certified instructors, fully equipped sailing resources, and program support directly to your community....

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03 Mar

2026 Commodores’ Forum Recap!

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The 2026 Commodores Forum was a tremendous success, welcoming 55 commodores & club leaders from across British Columbia for a full day focused on Sustainability & Engagement. The conversations were thoughtful, practical, and forward looking, with strong participation in discussions on asset and capital planning, membership recruitment and retention, and strengthening connections within our communities. The energy in the room reflected a shared commitment to...

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17 Nov

2025 BC Sailing Annual & Awards!

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Featuring keynote speakers, breakout sessions, a networking lunch, and the BC Sailing Awards. 2025 BC Sailing Association Annual Summit.   Jericho Sailing Centre: 1300 Discovery St, Vancouver, BC V6R 4L9 November 22nd, 2025 9:30AM-3:15PM Registration Required In lieu of a registration fee, we are encouraging attendees to make a minimum online donation of $10 in support of BC Sailing’s Mobile Optimist Sailing School (MOSS).   Your contribution will directly help us deliver the...

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