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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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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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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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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BC Sailing is deeply honoured to once again partner with the Trudy & Doug Peden Charitable Foundation to present the 2025 Trudy and Doug Peden Women in Sports Award. Trudy and Doug Peden were lifelong advocates for sport in British Columbia and across Canada. Their legacy continues through this award, which supports and celebrates young women pursuing excellence both in athletics and academics. The intention of...
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We ask that all clubs submit racing calendars to BC Sailing so that we can provide our members with a comprehensive list of regattas and events taking place throughout the province during the 2026 sailing season. Please email all regatta information and dates to Delani@bcsailing.bc.ca to have your events included in our master calendar and on our website....
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Congratulations to Valentino Blewett who qualified to be nominated to represent Canada at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships to be held December 12-20 in Vilamoura, Portugal. As stated in Sail Canada's Athlete Selection System and Requirements for the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, Valentino Blewett get the spot by being the top Canadian at the 2025 iQFoil Youth and Junior World Championship held July...
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Congratulations to Maya Wolf and Andre Deseau who qualified in ILCA 6 to be nominated to represent Canada at the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships to be held December 12-20 in Vilamoura, Portugal. As stated in Sail Canada's Athlete Selection System and Requirements for the 2025 Youth Sailing World Championships, Maya Wolf and Andre Deseau got the spot by being the top male and female...
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📸 Photo Credit: Thomas Hawker The road to the 2025 Canada Summer Games is officially underway! After months of training and two fiercely competitive regattas — the Kitten Cup at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the Victoria Spring Dinghy Championships at Royal Victoria Yacht Club — the Team BC team trials have wrapped, and the roster is now locked in. A huge thank you to the regatta...
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Congratulations to Nathan Pearce who won the gold medal in the U17 category at the 2025 IKA Youth European Championship & Formula Kite Grand Prix 2025 held June 30-July 6 in Gizzeria, Italy. Nathan Pearce finished first out of 14 U17 athletes, and was the only U17 sailor to qualify for the gold fleet. In the overall ranking, including U17, U19 and U21 athletes, Nathan Pearce took...
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