Club Locarno upcoming events

Kayak Rental: Four Singles (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Kayaks must be rented in order to use them overnight or for trips that don't originate at the JSCA. Please confirm rental availability by contacting the Kayak Director at kayaking@clublocarno.com or on the Club Locarno slack channel.

A craft can be rented for up to ten days, and rentals are limited to one per member and four boats at any one time. Double kayaks are available to one member and a guest. You take full responsibility for loss and damage when you rent gear from the club. More details on rentals can be found here.
Rentals are on a first-come, first served basis according to registration date. Lessons and other club events have priority over rentals, so please check the calendar for scheduled lessons and checkouts when planning your trip.

Boats cannot be reserved ahead of time so you should plan on picking up the boat(s) of choice either at dusk of the evening prior to rental or early on the day of the rental (particularly important if you are relying on a double). Ensure you have appropriate gear to transport the boats safely. There are some foam blocks and straps in the kayak shed. Ask if you need help with strapping kayaks on cars.

Craft signout: When you pickup your rental boat, you must sign out the boat under Rentals on the Craft Signout including the date and estimated time of return. Please do NOT sign out a rental craft until you pick it up.

Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

We encourage all kayak renters to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting. We also recommend reviewing the Respectful Recreation video produced by the Nanwakolas Council in the event you land on any unceded first nations territories.

Windsurf Trip - Hood River Labour Day Weekend (03 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Destination: Hood River, Oregon (aka 'The Gorge')

The The Columbia River Gorge is one the premium high wind locations in the Pacific North West. The town of Hood River is the epicenter of wind-sport scene in the region and offers great food, coffee and windsurf shopping.

Due to very high winds and river traffic, this trip is only open to Level 3 sailors.

Note:

This is a trip organized under the away pass system. This means that transport of gear and care of gear is your responsibility. You may be asked to pay for any damage to or loss of gear. For details see here. You do not need to have an off-site pass to join.

The trip details:

Dates are: Thursday, September 3rd to Monday, September 7th (Labour Day weekend).
Open to 3 windsurf members. If you are Level 2, but can water-start, talk to the director to advance to Level 3.
See details below regarding transport and accommodation.
This is a trip organized under the away pass system. This means that transport of gear and care of gear is your responsibility. You may be asked to pay for any damage to or loss of gear. For details see here. You do not need to have an off-site pass to join.

Cost:

A nominal Club Trip Fee is required for all members who will be using club gear on the trip, but it is waived for those who already have a High Wind Pass.

Guests & kids:

Partners, kids and other guests are welcome.
Only windsurf members can use Club Locarno gear

Conditions/Level:

This is a high wind trip open to level 3 sailors.
Sailing on the Columbia River which flows east-to-west with wind usually westerly.
The river doesn't have sharks, but it does have working barges that will not stop and which you must stay clear of at all times,
There is no rescue service.
Expect temperatures 15C to 25C, and wind speeds of 15 to 25+ knots, averaging in the 20-25 knot range depending on where you launch. Winds in excess of 30 knots are not uncommon.

Key Dates:

Sun, 23 Aug - Trip registration closes
Tue, 25 Aug - Zoom Trip Planning Session (work out transport)
Thu, 03 Sep - leave Vancouver (~ 7 hr drive)
Mon, 07 Sep - return to Vancouver

(Cars can decide to leave/return within a reasonable range of these dates.)

Accommodation:

Club Locarno members often camp near Hood River at Tucker Campground - no reservation required. There is here are many motels and AirBnb types accommodation in the area. If there is low wind, we may also move further afield to other sites in Oregon.

The drive down can be broken up by staying in one of the cheap motels along the I5 interstate or State Campgrounds.

Transportation:

Often members share transport
Journey time one way is 7hours (not including time taken to cross the border!)
Launch spots are along the Columbia Rover gorge and only feasible accessible by car.
No car?
- Modo Carshare have Kia Sedona's with roof racks and large enough to transport four people with sails and boards.
- Enquire about car pooling
In order to transport kit you must have completed a gear transport clinic. If you have not yet done so please ask for help/instruction if you need it. Do not transport gear without experience or prior instruction from a club officer.

Important (T&Cs)!

This is a trip organized under the away pass system -> gear transport and care responsibilities are place on entirely on individuals. Any and all costs due to loss or damage of equipment must be compensated fully to the club.
- For minor damage the director may let you do the repair yourself.
- The person that signed out the board for the trip is responsible.
You are going across a border: Passport is essential, a Nexus card is great.
You are assuming all responsibility for your personal safety and other water users. You must sail within you limits, be conscious of changing conditions, be able to stay clear of hazards (e.g. barges and other users) and able to self rescue.
Health insurance - "residents are strongly advised to purchase additional health insurance from a private insurer before leaving the province, whether they are going to another part of Canada or outside the country - even if they plan to be away for only a day…"
Registration is limited based on the number and type of boards that are approved for use on the trip.
Registration variations can be made for members who own their own gear, are planning to rent gear on-site (e.g., at Hood River's retail/rental shops), or are not planning to windsurf.
Guests can accompany members on trips but cannot use club gear.

Kayak Rental: One Single (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

Kayak Rental: One Single (04 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

Kayaking Lesson: Paddle Canada Level 1 (05 Sep 2026)

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Our Paddle Canada Level 1 lesson provides the skill and knowledge necessary for day-long sea kayaking trips in sheltered waters (non-wilderness areas). Successful completion of Level-1 indicates competence to paddle a sea kayak within a sheltered bay in the company of one or more paddlers with Level-1 or greater skill and knowledge. This class is delivered over a weekend:

Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 9am-5pm

Cost: $175

Successful candidates earn a Paddle Canada Level 1 skills certification. The full Paddle Canada course outline is here

Prerequisite: Paddle Canada Basic Kayak skills certification or equivalent skill and knowledge.

Requirements: We provide PFD's, you must bring a wetsuit (either your own or you can rent at Windsure) or a dry suit.

Lessons will start on the hour - please arrive a bit early. We will start on land and have an opportunity to change into wetsuits before we launch.

What to Bring

Mandatory:

Wetsuit or Drysuit: A 3mm 3/4 sleeveless wetsuit (farmer john/jane) is ideal for kayaking, with a jacket and insulation layers on top. I prefer getting it in 2 pieces - neoprene pants and a vest, it's more versatile and comfortable. If you have a full body wetsuit, it's fine for the course, but you may find it uncomfortable and too hot for regular paddling. A shorty is not acceptable - not warm enough for our ocean water temperatures. You can rent wetsuits from Jericho Kayak Centre, Mac Sailing, or Windsure. Please book it with them in advance to make sure that they're open and can accommodate you. Or use a dry suit.

Footwear: For warmth, and protection from cuts, scrapes, and blisters. A 3mm neoprene high top bootie with no zipper is ideal, but any neoprene bootie, water shoe, sport sandal, or old runners will do for the course.

Food: The Galley is too slow for our lunch break, so please bring your own food, including on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated

Water: Have a bottle that you can bring on the water with you. There is a filtered water dispenser for filling bottles on site.

Recommended:

Sunglasses: Highly recommend having a strap, and either floating sunglasses or a floating strap. Polarized is better. The sea gods of English Bay demand occasional tribute of sunglasses, so avoid bringing expensive designer glasses.

Glasses strap: If you wear prescription glasses, a floating strap is a good investment

Sunscreen: There is no shade on the water, and the sun reflects of the surface, so the sun exposure is much higher than on land. Mineral-based (zinc or titanium oxide) sunscreens are more effective and less damaging to sea life.

Dry Warm Clothes: Expect to be cold when we get off the water. You will appreciate having some dry warm clothes (and possibly a towel) waiting for you.

Phone and Case: When you bring your phone on the water, keep it in a waterproof case.

Gloves: For warmth and to prevent blisters. Fingerless gloves are best

Hat: A wide brim, floating hat with a chin strap is ideal.

The best places to get paddling gear are Coast Outdoors in North Vancouver and Western Canoe and Kayak

Notes:

We try to finish on time, but it's not guaranteed, so please don't book anything immediately following the course.
It can be a physically challenging course, so take care of yourself, and plan to get sufficient rest, sleep, and nutrition on Saturday night.

Cancellation Policy: There is no refund. Cancellation will only be accepted up to 3 days in advance of the course when you may transfer to another course if one is available.

Kayak Rental: One double (06 Sep 2026)

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout (10 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Introduction

The clinic, orientation and checkout are required for members who would like to access the appropriate foiling equipment.

The session will cover:

Correct Club Locarno procedures for storing, rigging, carrying and using foil equipment,
Confirmation of prerequisite experience, and
Skills clinic for first flights (optional for experienced foilers).

The event is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

A leader, to teach the clinic,
An attendee for wing foiling,
An attendee for windsurf foiling, or
An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader.

Prerequisites

The following is the prerequisite levels of experience:

Windsurf foiling access - Level 3 and advanced level 2 windsurfing, capable of uphauling on 135L boards and has excellent sail handling skills.
Wing foiling access - Proficient level 1 winging, capable of sailing a course and keeping upwind on a 135L board.

Preparation

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Introduction to Foiling, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

Depending on the weather we may go on the water, so come prepared.

Afterwards

Members who satisfy prerequisite experience will be granted access and can immediately use equipment.

Following the clinic, members are encouraged to go for a drink or food at the JSCA Galley.

Please note:

This event does not require wind.
This clinics is to help members progress their skills by seeking advice from a leader who is a fellow member providing suggestions on how to improve. It is not a formal lessons or coaching. The leaders are volunteers sharing personal experience and techniques.
Attendees are responsible for their own personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic to take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Kayak Trip - Sechelt Inlet — Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Sechelt Inlet — Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September - Two Nights

Register here to express interest in going on this trip.

This is primarily exploration trip with flexibility to adjust the route and campsite depending on weather and how the group is feeling.
We will mostly likely be launching from around Lambs Bay / Tuwanek Beach ; hand-railing the east side of the inlet coastline and stopping at campsites along the way for snacks / pee/ stretch breaks
We will aim for Kunechin Point for Saturday night, with Nine Mile Beach as an alternative depending on conditions and group pace.
Sunday, paddle back down the west side of the inlet, with a lunch stop at one of the beaches/campsites before crossing back to the launch side.
Maximum distance of approximately 15 km per day, with an early start to avoid stronger afternoon winds.
Tentative itinerary:

Friday: 6:05pm or 7:05pm ferry from Horseshoe Bay → drive to Porpoise Bay → camp overnight.
Saturday: Drive to Lambs Bay / Tuwanek → launch → paddle north along the east side → camp around Kunechin Point / Nine Mile Beach.
Sunday: Paddle south along the west side → lunch stop → cross back to the launch side → return for the ferry. Possible ferries at 3:35pm, 4:55pm or 5:55pm.

Sechelt Inlet is generally a relatively easy area to paddle, with no particularly strong currents. Wind can pick up in the afternoon, so we’ll aim to get on the water early. Trip is aim for Level 1 / Level 2 paddlers, comfortable paddling some distances.

Expected costs

Ferry: passenger + vehicle costs, shared
Campsite fees
Gas: shared
Parking: TBD

Trip Organizer: Betty Leader: Bogdan

Contact Betty through #kayak-trip-Sechelt-Inlet message on Club Locarno Slack

We encourage all kayak campers to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout [Template] (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up.

Would be leaders: If needed, please contact the Fleet Director to modify the date and time of the clinic.

Windsurfing Fleet Orientation & Checkout

This checkout is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use our windsurfing fleet. This is not a windsurfing lesson. To attend this checkout you are expected to have either:

- At least 15 hours of windsurfing/wing experience, or
- Completed Windsure's beginner Windsurf/Wing Lessons.

Successful completion of the checkout will qualify you to use the appropriate fleet gear.

Registration

Select the registration option that matches skills and experience you currently have and gear you wish to access.

If you are an existing fleet member and want to move up a level, such as smaller boards and foils, please contact a fleet captain or the fleet director separately.

Orientation

The orientation will:

Show you where our windsurfing equipment is stored
Go over the windsurfing craft sign out procedure
How to properly transport the gear to and from the beach
How to report damage.

Please read the Rules, Procedures and Safety Precautions page ahead of time.

Skills checkout

The skills checkout will require you to demonstrate your ability to:

Launch, sail out, tack and sail your windsurfing board safely back to the beach,
Self rescue technique.

Demonstration is waived if you recently, successfully completed Windsure's Discover Windsurfing I & II or Discover Wing Surfing lessons.

Additional skills demonstration maybe required to access more advanced equipment than L1 boards (i.e. longboard fin boards).

Please wear your wetsuit (mandatory for windsurfing) to be ready to demonstrate your on-water skills.

At the discretion of the checkout leader the on-water test may be waived.

Guest Registration (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Each guest using ClubLocarno vessels must first register here; please register EACH time that you use our facilities as a guest. If your email is recognized by the system, please go ahead use the form to submit another registration under the same email - no need to log in.

When you register, please be sure to complete the process by selecting CONFIRM and getting to the green message.

By Completing this Guest Registration and clicking on the Waiver you are agreeing to the following:

The Guest hereby voluntarily assumes all risks of accident or damage to his or her person or property and hereby agrees that neither Club Locarno nor any of its officers, volunteers or members shall be liable for any claim, liability, or demand of any kind for or on account of personal injury, damage, or loss of any kind sustained by any person. This includes claims that may arise from the negligence of Club Locarno, its officers, volunteers or members, or of any person using the facilities or boats.
The Guest agrees that, while engaging in the use of any facilities or boats of Club Locarno, his or her conduct will not present danger to him- or herself or to other persons or interfere with the enjoyment of other Members.

Thank you!

Club Locarno Gift Certificate (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

This is where you can purchase a gift certificate from Club Locarno. The person who receives this gift can apply it to their Club Locarno base membership, fleet selection and/or lessons. This gift certificate cannot be applied to their Jericho Sailing Centre Membership. Please note that all Club Locarno members MUST also be members of the Jericho Sailing Centre.

Windsurf Offsite Pass - Pre-approval Application Form (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Click Register to apply for onetime pre-approval for the High Wind Offsite Pass.

The Windsurf Director will review the application, per the Windsurf Offsite Pass, and your membership profile will be updated accordingly.

Subsequent to approval granted, members may purchase/renew the following variations of offsite pass:

Full offsite season pass (board plus rig)
Rig-only offsite season pass (less expensive, use your own board)
Single Day Rental

If you have questions about the Windsurf Offsite Pass, please email windsurfing@clublocarno.com.

Canoe Checkout (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Canoe checkout

The canoe is available for Club Locarno members who are members of, and checked-out, on SUP, Kayak/Surfski or Rowing fleets. To check out for the canoe, you must read the canoe usage guidelines and rules, and confirm that you have done so.

To checkout on the canoe - contact the Club Locarno Kayak Director at kayaking@clublocarno.com

Once you are checked for the canoe you can paddle from JSCA, or, for a nominal fee, rent the canoe for off-site use.

Youth Waiver (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Every Youth Member must have a parent or a guardian sign the Youth Waiver before that youth membership is activated and they can access or craft.

Windsurf Offsite Pass - Single Day Rental Form 2025 (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Click Register to apply for a Windsurf Offsite Pass - Single Day Rental.

All rentals are subject to the Windsurf Offsite Pass policies, including offsite pass pre-approval. To apply for one-time pre-approval, please completed the Windsurf Offsite Pass - Pre-approval Application Form

Registration requires a passcode, which has been emailed to all current Offsite Pass holders.

Windsurf Offsite Pass - Annual Pass Registration/Renewal Form 2025 (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Click Register to apply for a Windsurf Offsite Pass - Annual Pass.

Members may choose from the Full pass or the Rig-Only pass.

All annual passes are subject to the Windsurf Offsite Pass policies, including offsite pass pre-approval. To apply for one-time pre-approval, please completed the Windsurf Offsite Pass - Pre-approval Application Form

Registration requires a passcode, which has been emailed to all current Offsite Pass holders.