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Position: Sailing Director Location: West Vancouver Yacht Club, West Vancouver, BC Canada   Are you passionate about sailing and fostering a love for the sport in others? West Vancouver Yacht Club (WVYC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sailing Director to lead our sailing programs and initiatives. Located in the picturesque setting of West Vancouver, WVYC is a vibrant community of sailing enthusiasts dedicated to promoting the sport...

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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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Opti Pumpkin Bowl Regatta West Vancouver Yacht Club October 15th & 16th, 2022 Event Page Here Pumpkin Bowl Regatta (Lasers & Doublehanded) West Vancouver Yacht Club October 22nd & 23rd, 2022 Event Page Here...

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BC's First Foiling Camp Update ⛵️   • Across two days, over 30 participants from ages 13-70; participated in BC's first foiling camp. Many sailors foiled for the first time, while those with experience learnt useful tips and tricks from Guest Coach, current Waszp World Champion; Sam Street!@_sam_street_   • The coaching was made possible by the Isabella Bertold Next Gen Legacy Fund together with BC Sailing and the...

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Southern Straits - West Vancouver Yacht Club   April 15th-17th, 2022 Register Here!   After two years since our last event, we are excited to welcome back participants to Southern Straits 2022. NOR and Registration are posted. Keep checking back for further updates....

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BC Sailors competed at the US Sailing ODP regatta at the Alimitos Bay Yacht Club.  This event was the Canadian qualifier for the World Youth Sailing Championships in The Hague, The Netherlands July 8-15 2022. Congratulations to BC Sailors who won the Canadian spot at this regatta: Kite Foil (Foiling Kiteboard) Nathan Pearce 29er Male Colin Gilley & Matt Young 29er Female  Claire Ramsey & Natasha...

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