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2023 BC Sailing Association Annual Summit Jericho Sailing Centre November 25th, 2023 10:00AM-3:30PM Registration Required   The BC Sailing Association would like to invite it's members and stakeholders to register for our Annual Summit. We are excited to return to an in-person Summit. A summary of the event will be made available upon request for those who cannot attend. If you have any questions, please email delani@bcsailing.bc.ca.   Registration Link Here!...

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The West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) held its annual 2-weekend Regatta this month (Opti weekend 1 and Double-handed/ILCA weekend 2), hosting over 240 sailors from BC, Alberta, and Washington.   Both weekends were a success with every fleet completing 8-10 races. Weekend 1 had light to moderate conditions. Weekend two brought intermediate conditions with waves which both challenged racers as well as created opportunities to excel. The...

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Registration Open Online!   Fundamental Clinic - Online Delivery September 28: 6:00PM-9:00PM PST Online September 29: 6:00PM-9:00PM PST Online September 30: 9:00AM-6:00PM PST Online October 1: 9:00AM-6:00PM PST Online   Coach Boat Safety Clinic - Blended Delivery Rocky Point Sailing Association October 27: 6:00PM-9:00PM PST Online October 28: 9:00AM-6:00PM PST In-person   CANSail 1-4 Technical Clinic - Blended Delivery Rocky Point Sailing Association November 9: 6:00PM-9:00PM PST Online November 10: 6:00PM-9:00PM PST In-person November 11: 9:00AM-6:00PM PST In-person November 12: 9:00AM-6:00PM PST In-person   CANSail 5/6 Technical Clinic -...

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The West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) proudly and successfully hosted the 2023 Canadian Opti National Championships, bringing over 90 skilled sailors from across Canada representing their provinces and 14 yacht clubs.   This event highlighted Canada's largest one-design fleet, nurturing young racers aged up to 15. Beyond competition, it forged lifelong friendships and shaped Team Canada representation (Opti Class) for 2024 global regattas. The week featured exciting fleet...

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John McRoberts of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and Scott Lutes (Mahone Bay, N.S. – LYC) won a bronze medal in the RS Venture Connect parasailing class today at the 2023 Sailing World Championships held until Sunday in The Hague, Netherlands.   It was the first time in history that para sailing events were held at the Sailing World Championships, a competition held every four years since 2003 by World...

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After successful completion of a CANSail Technical clinic, instructors achieve a "Trained" status that is valid for 2 years. "Trained" CANSail Instructors are required to complete an Evaluation to achieve their "Certified" status within 2 years after successful completion of a Technical Clinic. Once an instructor has achieved their "Certified" status following a successful evaluation, their "Certified" status is valid for 4 years post clinic.   Please note...

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6 BC Sailors competed in 2 foiling Wazp regattas in Kingston Ontario, the Wazp Americas Regatta followed by the Wazp Canadian Championships. Matthew Stranaghan led the way with a 3rd place in the Wazp Americas Regatta.   Wazp Americas - 32 boats Matthew Stranaghan 3rd Alex Coleman 10th Grace Poole 12th Ben Sweeny 24th Matt Young 25th Sarah Isaak 31st   Wazp Canadian Championships - 19 boats Matthew Stranaghan 6th Grace Poole 11th Ben Sweeny 15th Matt Young 25th Sarah...

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