Club Locarno upcoming events

Rowing Checkout - OarBoard (07 Apr 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for fleet members with with at least Level 1 Privileges (i.e., Echo boats) who want to use the OarBoard.

The CheckOut is also a prerequisite for renting the OarBoard for off-site use. As such, you must show understanding and care when assembling and disassembling the OarBoard unit and mounting/dismounting it to/from the SUP.

If you are a new fleet member and only want to use the OarBoard, and no other rowing boats, you must demonstrate a successful Self-Rescue to pass the CheckOut.

You will be getting on the water and rowing briefly, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Assembly and disassembly of the OarBoard unit
Securing and removing the Oarboard unit to and from the SUP
Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing
If you have completed a successful Self-Rescue on any of our other rowing craft, you do not need to repeat it, though we (very) strongly recommend that you know how to remount this craft.

The self-rescue is done at the end of the Checkout. It typically involves spending about two-three minutes in the water, so we recommend you bring either a wetsuit or something to warm you up after you land, as you'll need to de-rig and disassemble the OarBoard unit and return the SUP to its rack.

If you do not pass the CheckOut, you may be asked to take an Beginner Lesson.

Rowing Checkout - Echo (09 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for new members with previous rowing experience who want to use the fleet, and is a prerequisite to using the Echo boats.

This Checkout is also recommended for existing fleet members who haven't been on the water in a while and wish to refresh their general knowledge of handling these boats. In this case, you will not be required to perform the self-rescue.

You will be getting on the water and rowing briefly, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Overview of the Echo fleet
Policies and practices
Signing out and use of logbooks
Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing
Distance rowing: where to go, tides, wind/waves, currents, hazards (very brief)
Self-rescue: i.e. getting back into the boat from deep water

New members must demonstrate a successful self-rescue to pass the Checkout. Therefore, depending on the outcome of the Checkout, you may be asked to take an Introductory Lesson.

Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout (confirmed) (09 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 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.

Spring Work Party - Kayak & Surfski Fleet (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Spring work party to carry out repairs, maintenance and prepare the SUPs, kayaks, surfskis and related gear for the summer. Some things we can do:

wash and clean all the boats
- clean out sand from cockpits
- clean out sand from skeg boxes
- inspect rudders & skegs
check and repair (neoprene) hatch covers
check and repair deck lines and bungees
check condition of hulls & gel coat
Spray skirts
- check and repair spray skirts
Organize all kayak equipment in the kayak shed
- paddles
- hatches
- PFDs

Great opportunity to get together with other club members and plan for outings and trips.

Please register if you'd like to come and help keep the fleet in good repair.

Weather permitting - if it's miserable we will postpone - check the Kayaking Slack Chat channel for last minute updates.

P.S. We have a food budget: If someone would like to help organize a social and food after the work party, let me know. MarkS

SUP Spring Work Party - with Kayak Fleet (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

Spring work party to carry out repairs, maintenance and prepare the SUPs and related gear for the summer. We’ll be working together with the Kayak fleet so if you are a member of both fleets, you’ll be fulfilling two volunteer duties at once! Some things we can do:

wash and clean all the SUPs/ boats
- inspect SUPs to see if repairs needed
- make a plan for SUP storage shed repairs
Organize all SUP equipment in the kayak shed
- paddles
- leashes
- PFDs

Great opportunity to get together with other club members and plan for outings and trips.

Please register if you'd like to come and help keep the fleets in good repair.

Weather permitting - if it's miserable we will postpone - check the Kayaking and SUP Slack Chat channel for last minute updates.

P.S. We have a food budget: If someone would like to help organize a social and food after the work party, let me Mark or Gay know.

SUP Checkout (11 Apr 2026)

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Level 1 SUP Checkout

This is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use the SUP fleet who have not already completed a Club Locarno SUP checkout.

Please come 10 minutes early ready to go with wet suit/swim gear on!

Checkout starts on time.

Be prepared to have fun and get wet - everyone must complete a mandatory self-rescue :) No prior SUP experience is required for the level 1 checkout.

*Wetsuits suggested for cooler spring weather.
*Please bring your Jericho/Club ID.

This free one-hour checkout is all members need to start paddling our SUP boards.

Checkouts primarily cover board care (e.g. boards should never be put down on hard ground, and must never be beached - step off the board well before hitting the beach). You will also need to show you can rescue yourself if you fall in the water (just climb back onto the board).

No prior experience is required for the level 1 checkout. Please find more info on what we will be covered: https://www.clublocarno.com/SUP-Checkout-Level-1

Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout (12 Apr 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 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

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.

Rowing Fleet - Work Party (12 Apr 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

No previous experience required! We'll be cleaning (and waxing, weather permitting) 13 boats, so it will be ideal if we have at least that many people.

This is a great opportunity to put some Club Locarno Volunteer Hours into your Karma Jar and get answers to questions such as "Where are parts are stored?", "What parts do we have?", "If I want to fix/replace something, what do I need/do?", "Who do I contact?", "How can I join the Rowing Fleet?", etc.

Please bring a pair of gloves to use for washing. We'll proceed rain or shine - uness it is, torrentially miserable - so dress appropriately.

As usual, "Management" will provide direction and encouragement. They have also been known to pitch in.

Discover Club Locarno (12 Apr 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

We’re fortunate to live in this gorgeous west coast landscape so let’s get out to enjoy playing on the ocean! Club Locarno, a non-profit club, offers boat sharing with benefits in our sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, rowing and stand-up paddle boarding fleets.

Join us for a no-obligation in-person session that includes a presentation and a tour of our craft at the Jericho Sailing Centre. The session starts at 11:00 am sharp and finishes at 1:00pm. There will be time at the end of the session for questions and answers.

Kayak Rental: One Single (14 Apr 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 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.

Rowing Checkout - LiteRace 1x (14 Apr 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for fleet members who want to row the LiteRace 1x.

To pass this Checkout, you must have passed the Regular Checkout, and are able to demonstrate sufficient ability to row the LiteRace in a safe and controlled manner.

If you are unsure, a rough guideline is having the equivalent of two or more years of rowing experience, and/or more than twenty rowing sessions on the water with Club Locarno.

A self-rescue is not part of this Checkout, but we strongly recommend that you practise a few at some point in time during the season, preferably sooner than later.

You will be getting on the water and rowing, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing

Lastly, if you do not pass, don't despair: we offer excellent Advanced Lessons that will help you attain the required level of proficiency to row these sturdy boats.

SUP Checkout (14 Apr 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Level 1 SUP Checkout

This is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use the SUP fleet who have not already completed a Club Locarno SUP checkout.

Please come 10 minutes early ready to go with wet suit/swim gear on!

Checkout starts on time.

Be prepared to have fun and get wet - everyone must complete a mandatory self-rescue :) No prior SUP experience is required for the level 1 checkout.

*Wetsuits suggested for cooler spring weather.
*Please bring your Jericho/Club ID.

This free one-hour checkout is all members need to start paddling our SUP boards.

No prior experience is required for the level 1 checkout. Please find more info on what we will be covered: https://www.clublocarno.com/SUP-Checkout-Level-1

Kayak Trip Planning Meeting (14 Apr 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Kayak Trip Planning Meeting

THIS WILL BE AN IN PERSON MEETING AT JSCA (JSCA Club Room).

This trip planning meeting for all kayak members who would like to participate in or lead club trips this season.

We'll start the meeting with a couple of short presentations on a couple of previous trips. We will look at both day and overnight destinations. We’ll also be discussing various levels of trips (catering to differing abilities of members) and club protocols for preparation and trip roll-out.

We'll summarize what you need to do to sponsor a trip. There are two roles on a trip:

the trip organizer
on-the-water trip leader.

So if you want to sponsor a trip, but feel you lack the on-the-water experience, then you can include a second leader.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and getting back into summer tripping!

Pizza will be served.

Kayak Rental: BCMT Gerald Island invasive species removal (16 Apr 2026)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Gerald Island Invasive Species Removal. This is the only time you can camp on Gerald Island. Kayaks can be rented for a nominal fee for this BCMT event. You are responsible for transportation of the kayak to a suitable launching point to cross to Gerald Island. You must register for the event with BCMT. Let the Kayak Director know via Club Locarno Slack that you'd like to rent and for which days.

All trip planning and coordination will be done on the Club Locarno Slack channel - #kayak_bcmt_gerald_island

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.

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.

Rowing Checkout - LiteRace 2x (16 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for fleet members who would like to row our LiteRace Double.

To pass this Checkout, you must demonstrate safe land and water handling, working with your partner. The main focus is on launching and landing, as these are the most challenging procedures for this craft.

You will be getting on the water and rowing, so please dress appropriately. A self-rescue is not mandatory.

The Checkout covers:

Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing

Stepping Up: Beach Start & Water Start Simulation (Leader confirmed) (16 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Status: Leader confirmed.

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

A leader, to teach the clinic
A attendee to learn
An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Stepping Up: Beach Start & Water Start Simulation, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note

In the event of no wind, we will do on land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Rowing Checkout - Maas Aero (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for members who want to row the Maas Aero 1x.

Prior to this Checkout, you must have passed the Regular Checkout (Level 1), and are able to demonstrate sufficient ability to row the Maas Aero in a safe and controlled.

If you are unsure, a rough guideline is having the equivalent of two or more years of rowing experience, and/or more than twenty rowing sessions on the water with Club Locarno.

The Checkout covers:

Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing

While a self-rescue is not part of this Checkout, we strongly recommend that you practise a few at some point during the season, preferably sooner than later.

You will be getting on the water and rowing, so please dress appropriately.

Lastly, if you do not pass, don't despair: we offer excellent Advanced Lessons that will help you attain the required level of proficiency to row these beautiful boats.

LASER Clubroom Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Parts 1 & 2 - dry checkout ) RC1 (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

About the Boat

The most popular single-handed race boat in the world, the Laser is enjoyed by everyone from club racers to Olympians. The Laser rewards practice and good sailing technique, keeping even the most seasoned racer engaged.

A three rig system allows the Laser to be enjoyed by sailors of any size and skill.

There are three different sail sizes available on Lasers. The largest one is the Full Rig (also sometimes called Standard Rig) which is 76sq feet. The next size down is the Radial Rig at 62sq ft. The smallest size sail is the 4.7 Rig at ~49sq ft. The different sail sizes roughly correspond to the weight of the sailor, but can also be used to compensate for different wind conditions.

About the event

This Rigging Clinic is for experienced sailors who want to be cleared to use a new fleet; it is also a great refresher for those who are already checked out and want to practice rigging before your first sails of the season.

Members should be very comfortable sailing the Quests and Vanguards before attempting this boat checkout.

This clinic includes Part 1 and Part 2 of the checkout, and is "dry" as it takes place onshore.

Part 1 of the checkout is the clubroom orientation to the sailing fleet and club room, checkout log system and location of foils and spars.

During Part 2 of the checkout, you will see the Rigging Clinic. Then you will have to demonstrate you can independently rig and de-rig the boat, so you are ready for Part 3 of the Checkout. (Part 3 of the Checkout is on the water, is not included in the Rigging Clinic and requires a separate registration.)

Details of our checkout clinics can be found at Sailing Orientations and Checkout Clinics.

Prerequisites

All checkout participants must know how to sail and have experience on a Laser or a similar boat class, ideally not less than 20 hours.

Check out the Laser Rigging and Sailing Guide, and the rigging videos at Laser Rigging and Sailing Guides and videos
https://www.clublocarno.com/Sailing-Documents-and-Links

Location

Registration

Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.

Kayak Checkout (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 17:30:00 GMT

All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

wet exit
a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
an assisted rescue

Also, we ask members to use a floating launch and landing to reduce wear and tear on the kayaks. If you don't already have these skills, or haven't been in a kayak for a while and feel a bit rusty, we recommend that you sign up for one of our beginner/refresher lessons instead.

Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound.

Please read through the Kayak/Surfski guide before attending the checkout: Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

LASER On-water skills CHECKOUT (Part 3 of 3) CH1 (18 Apr 2026)

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The on-water skills checkout consists in the demonstration of rigging, launching, safety sailing including capsize recovery as well as landing, de-rigging and storing after sailing.

An experienced club member and LASER sailor will be on hand to review capsize procedures, and to assess your competency in launching, landing, on-water handling, and capsize recovery.

Members are expected to complete Parts 1 and 2 prior to attending this skills checkout. Part 1 is the Club room orientation and Part 2 is the Rigging Clinic, both dry.

Members should be very comfortable sailing the Quests and Vanguards before attempting this boat checkout.

Prerequisite:

Sailing Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Part 1 & 2) for the same vessel.

Tasks

Find the foils and rig
Transport craft to water
Controlled launch (install centerboard, deploy and lock rudder(s) while maintaining some semblance of course control and stability)
Stay near shore, maintain a heading
Tack, Gybe
Capsize and recover
Controlled landing (low speed, retract board(s), unlock rudder(s), boat into irons in standing depth, no boat contact with bottom or shore
Return craft to de-rig location
De-rig and store

Review the Laser Rigging and Sailing Guide, and the rigging videos at Laser Rigging and Sailing Guides and videos

Location

Registration

Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (19 Apr 2026)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:00:00 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.

TASAR Clubroom Orientation & RIGGING CLINIC (Parts 1 & 2 - dry checkout) RC1 (19 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

About the boat

The Tasar was designed in the early 1970s as a boat for couples. A very light (150 pounds) and sophisticated double-handed boat (think rotating mast, whisker pole, to begin with). The class took off in Australia, where 50 years later it is still one of the most popular dinghies. Strong fleets eventually developed in Japan and England, and also in the Pacific Northwest, where good fleets grew in Seattle, Portland and Vancouver.

About the event

This clinic includes Part 1 and Part 2 of the checkout. It is for experienced sailors who want to be cleared to use a new fleet; it is also a great refresher. For those who are doing their first checkout, it will include an orientation to the sailing fleet and club room.

You will also require an on-water checkout (Part 3); this is a separate registration. Details of our checkout clinics can be found at Sailing Orientations and Checkout Clinics.

Prerequisites

Members should be very comfortable sailing the Quests and Vanguards before attempting this boat checkout. We recommend you take a look at the Rigging instructions and the Tasar Manual to have an idea of what to expect beforehand.

Location

Registration

Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.

TASAR On-water skills CHECKOUT (Part 3 of 3) CH1 (19 Apr 2026)

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

The on-water skills checkout consists in the demonstration of independent rigging, safety launching, sailing including capsize recovery, landing, and de-rigging.

An experienced Tasar sailor will be on hand to review capsize procedures, and to assess your competency in launching, landing, on-water handling, and capsize recovery. Members are expected to complete Parts 1 and 2 prior to attending this skills checkout.

Prerequisite:

Members should be very comfortable sailing the Quests and Vanguards before attempting this boat checkout.

Club room Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Part 1 & 2) for the same vessel.

Tasks

Rig.
Transport craft to water
Controlled launch (install centerboard, deploy and lock rudder(s) while maintaining some semblance of course control and stability)
Stay near shore, maintain a heading
Tack, Gybe, Figure 8, Man over board rescue.
Capsize and recover
Controlled landing (low speed, retract board(s), unlock rudder(s), boat into irons in standing depth, no boat contact with bottom or shore
Return craft to de-rig location.
De-rig and store.

Registration

Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.

Kayakers Getting Wet - Self Rescue Practice (21 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:30:00 GMT

This is a practice session for those members who feel rusty with their self rescue and assisted rescue skills OR new members who want to rehearse a self rescue before doing a checkout.

All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats. You must demonstrate basic kayak skills:

wet exit
a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
an assisted rescue

You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for this session. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound.

Rowing Checkout - Echo (23 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for new members with previous rowing experience who want to use the fleet, and is a prerequisite to using the Echo boats.

You will be getting on the water and rowing briefly, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Overview of the Echo fleet
Policies and practices
Signing out and use of logbooks
Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing
Distance rowing: where to go, tides, wind/waves, currents, hazards (very brief)
Self-rescue: i.e. getting back into the boat from deep water

New members must demonstrate a successful self-rescue to pass the Checkout. Therefore, depending on the outcome of the Checkout, you may be asked to take an Introductory Lesson.

SUP Checkout (23 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Level 1 SUP Checkout

This is mandatory for ALL members wishing to use the SUP fleet who have not already completed a Club Locarno SUP checkout.

Please come 10 minutes early ready to go with wet suit/swim gear on!

Checkout starts on time.

Be prepared to have fun and get wet - everyone must complete a mandatory self-rescue :) No prior SUP experience is required for the level 1 checkout.

*Wetsuits suggested for cooler spring weather.
*Please bring your Jericho/Club ID.

This free one-hour checkout is all members need to start paddling our SUP boards.

No prior experience is required for the level 1 checkout. Please find more info on what we will be covered: https://www.clublocarno.com/SUP-Checkout-Level-1

Basic Freestyle: Fast-Tack, Heli-Tack, and Pivot-Gybe (Leader confirmed) (23 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Status: Leader confirmed

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

A leader, to teach the clinic
A attendee to learn
An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Basic Freestyle: Fast-Tack, Heli-Tack, and More, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note

In the event of no wind, there will be land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Kayak Trip Planning Workshop (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Kayak Trip Planning Workshop

THIS WILL BE AN IN PERSON MEETING AT JSCA (JSCA North East Room & outside).

This trip planning workshop is aimed at beginner kayak campers: kayak members who would like to plan or participate in trips. The workshop covers the rudiments of navigating, tides & currents. There will be some time in a classroom and some time outdoors.

The workshop is aimed at those planning shorter, long weekend trips.

We will cover:

Introduction to navigating
Introduction to tides and currents
Kayaks on cars - how to lash a kayak on a car and a kayak cart
Packing for Purpose - packing for a trip

Looking forward to seeing everyone and getting back into summer tripping!

Workshop will be 4-5hrs.

More in depth Trip Planning courses are available through SKABC or Jericho Beach Kayak

VANGUARD Club Orientation and Rigging Clinic (Checkout Parts 1&2 - dry checkout ) RC1 (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Rigging Clinics are an opportunity for members with existing sailing skills to become familiar with the club room and the rigging intricacies, as well as to demonstrate their basic sailing competency.

About the event

It is for experienced sailors who want to be cleared to use a new fleet; it is also a great refresher.

Part 1 will include an orientation to the sailing fleet and club room. During Part 2 of the checkout, you will see the Rigging Clinic. You will also require an on-water checkout (Part 3); this is a separate registration.

Prerequisites

All rigging clinics participants must know how to sail and preferably have experience on or an a similar boat class. We recommend you take a look at the Rigging instructions and the Vanguard Manual to have an idea of what to expect beforehand.

Review before the clinic the rigging and sailing instructions in the Vanguard Manual that can be found on Club Locarno website under Sailing Club Documents.

Location

Registration

Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.

Nacra 500 (Level 1 Recreational Catamaran) - Rigging clinic and DRY CHECKOUT (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

About the boat

The Nacra 500 Fun is perfect for recreational sailing but can also be used for local club racing. At the Nacra family we also call this boat the ‘pocket rocket’. It’s a simple but really quick catamaran and easy to maneuver in different kind of waves with the large buoyant hulls. Launching from the beach is easy with the kick-up rudders and the skeg hulls. All working gear is from Harken, just like the other Nacra leisure boats.

Next to all the features of the Nacra 500 Fun, the Sport edition has a larger battened MNX jib which reaches down to the spinnaker pole. Giving the boat more power lower down, more drive and less heel. The Nacra 500 Sport also comes without dagger boards and a simpler hull construction which saves weight and gains more speed. The 17 square nylon spinnaker packs in a cloth chute with glass fibre entry, making it easy to launch and recover. All in all, the Naca 500 Sport is in perfect balance and enables you to drive fast upwind and downwind.

About the event

The on-water checkout (Part 3); will require a separate registration. Details of our checkout clinics can be found at Sailing Orientations and Checkout Clinics.

Prerequisites

All checkout participants must know how to sail and preferably have experience on cats or an a similar boat class. It is important that all participants review the online rigging instructions and videos. In particular, know how the hooks on jib and main function and how to release them. (Start your browsing here on the Sailing Docs & Link)

Location

Discover Club Locarno (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

VANGUARD Sailing on-water skills checkout (Part 3 of 3) CH1 (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The on-water skills checkout consists in the demonstration of rigging, launching, safety sailing including capsize recovery as well as landing, de-rigging and storing after sailing.

An experienced Vanguard sailor will be on hand to review capsize procedures, and to assess your competency in launching, landing, on-water handling, and capsize recovery.

Members are expected to complete Parts 1 and 2 prior to attending this skills checkout. Part 1 is the Club room orientation and Part 2 is the Rigging Clinic, both dry.

Prerequisite:

Sailing Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Part 1 & 2) for the same vessel.

Tasks

Transport craft to water
Controlled launch (install centerboard, deploy and lock rudder(s) while maintaining some semblance of course control and stability)
Stay near shore
Maintain a heading
Tack
Gybe
Man over board rescue
Capsize and recover
Controlled landing (low speed, retract board(s), unlock rudder(s), boat into irons in standing depth, no boat contact with bottom or shore
Return craft to de-rig location
De-rig and hang sails.

Check out the rigging and sailing instructions in the Vanguard Manual that can be found on Club Locarno website under Sailing Club Documents.

Registration

Registration closes 24 hours before the clinic. The clinic will be cancelled if no one has registered by that time.

Cancellations must be done at least 24 hours before the clinic on the Locarno website.

Nacra 500 (Level 1 Recreational Catamaran) - ON-WATER SKILLS CHECKOUT (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:00 GMT

The on-water skills checkout consists in the demonstration of safety sailing and capsize recovery.

Rupert Slight, our Catamaran Captain, or other experienced Locarno member will be there to review capsize procedures, and assess your competency in launching, landing, on-water handling, and capsize recovery.

Prerequisite:

Clubroom Orientation & Rigging Clinic (Part 1 & 2) for the same vessels.
Members are expected to complete Parts 1 and 2 prior to attending this skills checkout, or having been cleared out after attending Intro to Catamaran for Beginner lessons sailing Locarno boats Nacra 500 and/or 570.

Tasks

Transport craft to water
Controlled launch (install centerboard, deploy and lock rudder(s) while maintaining some semblance of course control and stability)
Stay near shore
Maintain a heading
Tack
Gybe
Figure 8
Man over board rescue
Heave to
Capsize and recover
Controlled landing (low speed, retract board(s), unlock rudder(s), boat into irons in standing depth, no boat contact with bottom or shore
Return craft to derig location

Make sure you review beforehand the Catamaran Rigging videos and documents on our website, located under Sailing Documents and links:

https://www.clublocarno.com/Sailing-Documents-and-Links

Advanced Coastal Rowing (1 RA-26) (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Rowing Checkout - Maas Aero (26 Apr 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for members who want to row the Maas Aero 1x.

Prior to this Checkout, you must have passed the Regular Checkout (Level 1), and are able to demonstrate sufficient ability to row the Maas Aero in a safe and controlled.

If you are unsure, a rough guideline is having the equivalent of two or more years of rowing experience, and/or more than twenty rowing sessions on the water with Club Locarno.

The Checkout covers:

Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing

While a self-rescue is not part of this Checkout, we strongly recommend that you practise a few at some point during the season, preferably sooner than later.

You will be getting on the water and rowing, so please dress appropriately.

Lastly, if you do not pass, don't despair: we offer excellent Advanced Lessons that will help you attain the required level of proficiency to row these beautiful boats.

Introduction to Foiling Clinic, Orientation and Checkout (26 Apr 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 16:00:00 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

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.

Advanced Coastal Rowing (1 RA-26) (26 Apr 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (1 RI-26) (27 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

This course, open to anyone, Club Locarno member or not, with or without rowing experience, will introduce you to the joys , challenges, and rewards of Coastal Rowing. Four, two-hour sessions of instruction will get you to the point where you can safely launch, land, and row on your own. If you are not a Club Locarno Member, but at the end of the course would like to join, part of the course cost will be deducted from your membership fee.

Course Goals

To learn to row in Coastal waters, efficiently, safely, in a variety of conditions (though under 8 knots of wind), and confidently perform a self-rescue. You'll learn the basics of the stroke, body mechanics, form, steering, balancing, safety, and more.

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your boat on the water, be able to self-rescue, and perform the land-based tasks relating to cleaning, rigging, etc.

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Rowing Checkout - LiteRace 1x (28 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for fleet members who want to row the LiteRace 1x.

To pass this Checkout, you must have passed the Regular Checkout, and are able to demonstrate sufficient ability to row the LiteRace in a safe and controlled manner.

If you are unsure, a rough guideline is having the equivalent of two or more years of rowing experience, and/or more than twenty rowing sessions on the water with Club Locarno.

A self-rescue is not part of this Checkout, but we strongly recommend that you practise a few at some point in time during the season, preferably sooner than later.

You will be getting on the water and rowing, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing

Lastly, if you do not pass, don't despair: we offer excellent Advanced Lessons that will help you attain the required level of proficiency to row these sturdy boats.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (1 RI-26) (28 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Surfski Checkout (28 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Come and checkout on the surfski fleet and try out the fastest kayaks on the water!

This is a requirement for anyone who wants to use the surfski fleet. It is not a lesson and you should have previous experience on surfskis or be an experienced kayaker with good balance. This not suitable for kayaking beginners.

The check out is done in two parts. A dry land section where we discuss storage and care of the gear (will also review the rescues) and the in-water self-rescues.

Arrive promptly and bring a wetsuit or drysuit - everyone swims!

Please review the following links with instructions and tips about how to remount a surfski:

https://youtu.be/Jxk126VDtNM

https://youtu.be/lhXhTVnhA58

Please read through the Kayak/Surfski guide before attending the checkout: Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (1 RI-26) (29 Apr 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Rowing Checkout - OarBoard (30 Apr 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

This Checkout is for fleet members with with at least Level 1 Privileges (i.e., Echo boats) who want to use the OarBoard.

If you are a new fleet member and only want to use the OarBoard, and no other rowing boats, you must demonstrate a successful Self-Rescue to pass the CheckOut.

You will be getting on the water and rowing briefly, so please dress appropriately.

The Checkout covers:

Assembly and disassembly of the OarBoard unit
Securing and removing the Oarboard unit to and from the SUP
Rigging and de-rigging
Launching and landing
If you have completed a successful Self-Rescue on any of our other rowing craft, you do not need to repeat it, though we (very) strongly recommend that you know how to remount this craft.

If you do not pass the CheckOut, you may be asked to take an Beginner Lesson.

Beginner Windsurf Lessons (7 days, all month) (01 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Club Locarno have partnered with Windsure Adventure Watersports to offer introductory to Windsurfing lessons at Jericho Sailing Centre as 'buy 1 get 1 free'.

Club Locarno member must have completed these courses, or equivalent, to be eligible to access the Windsurfing fleet.

Two 3-hour sessions:

Discover Windsurfing I - $158
Discover Windsurfing II - FREE*

* Discovery Windsurfing II is free subject to paying and completing Discover Windsurfing I.

Prices are per person, before tax and booking fee. You first signup with this registration form to access the coupon code for this special offer.

When:

March & April - call Windsure for possible early season lesson options.
May 1st to September 30th, most days (weekdays & weekends), per Windsure's schedule and availability.

Content:

You will receive both on land and on water instruction. Skills taught include understanding the wind (points of sail), how to launch and land safely, basic maneuvers (tack) and how to self rescue. You will also be taught the correct handling of the gear including how to safely carry, clean and store the boards and sails.

All windsurf equipment provided as well as personal flotation device (PFD) and wetsuit.

Conditions:

You must be a Club Locarno Windsurfing member to access the coupon code.
You must also be a Jericho Sailing Centre member

Registration Process:

Complete the Club Locarno Registration form. You will receive an email with a coupon code.
Do not share this coupon code with others. This is important.
Go to the booking site of Windsure: https://www.windsure.com/, or call Windsure (+1 604-224-0615) to avoid the online booking charge.
You will register for Discover Windsurfing I and Discover Windsurfing II.
The coupon makes Discover Windsurfing II free (but you must first book Discover Windsurfing I).
You can schedule your first and second lesson independently and as you like.
You must bring your Jericho members card to the lesson as proof of membership.

After the lessons

After you have completed your lessons you must do a Level 1 checkout so we can show you the gear checkout procedures. You can contact the windsurfing director or a fleet captain to see if this can be scheduled on one of your lesson days. We want to get you out on the water as soon as possible. :-)

If you have any feedback regarding the quality of the lessons or the experience, positive or negative, please let the windsurfing director know.

You can reach your Locarno windsurfing director at: windsurfing@clublocarno.com

Beginner Wing Lessons (7 days, all month) (01 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Club Locarno have partnered with Windsure Adventure Watersports to offer professional Winging lessons at Jericho Sailing Centre for 50% discounted price.

Lessons:

Discover Wing Surfing - 3.5-hour professional training

When:

March & April - call Windsure for possible early season lesson options.
May 1st to September 30th, most days (weekdays & weekends), per Windsure's schedule and availability.

Cost: $117 each lesson per person after discount (plus booking fee and taxes). You first signup with this registration form to access the discount coupon code.

Content:

Equipment knowledge, points of wing/wind theory, steering, tacking, water and marine environment safety. You will spend time both on land and on the water.

All Wing equipment provided as well as personal flotation device (PFD) and wetsuit.

Note, due to light winds at Jericho, getting above the water using the wing-foil can be very challenging and may not be feasible during the lesson and may require lots of practice.

Conditions:

You must be a Club Locarno Windsurfing member to access the coupon code.
You must also be a Jericho Sailing Centre member

Registration Process:

Complete the Club Locarno Registration form. You will receive an email with a coupon code.
Do not share this coupon code with others. This is important.
Go to the booking site of Windsure: https://www.windsure.com/, or call Windsure (+1 604-224-0615) to avoid the online booking charge.
You will register for Discover Wing Surfing
Use the coupon code to receive a 50% discount.
You can schedule your first and second lesson independently and as you like.
You must bring your Jericho members card to the lesson as proof of membership.

After the lessons

After the lesson, please arrange a fleet checkout to access the Wing or foiling equipment.

If you have any feedback regarding the quality of the lessons or the experience, positive or negative, please let the windsurfing director know.

You can reach your Locarno windsurfing director at: windsurfing@clublocarno.com

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (1 RI-26) (01 May 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (2 RI-26) (03 May 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Advanced Coastal Rowing (2 RA-26) (03 May 2026)

Sun, 03 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (3 RI-26) (04 May 2026)

Mon, 04 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (3 RI-26) (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Kayak Checkout (05 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

wet exit
a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
an assisted rescue

Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound.

Please read through the Kayak/Surfski guide before attending the checkout: Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (3 RI-26) (06 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (06 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:00:00 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.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (2 RI-26) (06 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (3 RI-26) (07 May 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (2 RI-26) (08 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Kayaking Lesson: Fundamentals+ (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

This weekend course will teach all of the skills required to get on the water and more. This course is ideal for beginners or lapsed paddlers who need a refresher. Amongst things you will learn are different paddle strokes, how to do a wet exit & self-rescue, day trip planning and local trip options. It will be delivered by a certified Paddle Canada instructor.

This class also doubles up as your checkout for the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet, so on successful completion of this class you'll be able start paddling.

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.

Please read the attached Kayak Fleet Guidelines before attending the lesson. Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

Club Locarno kayak lessons are available to club members only.

Course Goal

To be able to move the kayak efficiently and effectively in all directions, and confidently do a paddle-float re-entry and assisted re-entry*, in calm water.

Suitable for:

beginners
experienced kayakers who are rusty
experienced kayakers who want to learn to be more efficient and avoid injury

There will be a lot of personal feedback, so whatever your level, you will be challenged and learn ways to refine your skills.

Skills

The goal is to have every stroke effective, efficient, and safe, so that the kayak moves exactly where you want it to go, quickly, with a minimum amount of effort, and without risking injury or long-term strain. We will focus on body mechanics, to always be in a strong, safe position.

Strokes: forward, reverse, forward sweep, reverse sweep, pivot turn, stopping, pulling draw, sculling draw. Depending on the time and interest, we may start looking at rudder strokes.

Safety skills: wet exit, solo (paddle float) and assisted re-entries. If there's time and interest we may try a cowboy scramble or other rescue skills

Other skills: Introduction to edging and bracing

Trip planning: Intro to risk assessment, assessing the current conditions, marine weather, tides and currents, planning a day paddle, potential hazards, local knowledge of English Bay.

Assessment

Pass: We want to know that you can be safe on the water, so you will need to demonstrate a basic ability to control your kayak with paddle strokes, be able to do a wet exit, and do a paddle float re-entry. In order to get guest privileges, you need to demonstrate an ability to do an assisted rescue.

If you pass, this lesson will also act as your Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Checkout and you will be free to take out the fleet kayaks and bring a guest.

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.

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. Prior to 3 days you can register for a difference course.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (2 RI-26) (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Advanced Coastal Rowing (2 RA-26) (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 22:30:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (4 RI-26) (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (4 RI-26) (10 May 2026)

Sun, 10 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Advanced Coastal Rowing (3 RA-26) (11 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Kayak Checkout (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

wet exit
a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
an assisted rescue

Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound.

Please read through the Kayak/Surfski guide before attending the checkout: Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

Advanced Coastal Rowing (3 RA-26) (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Surfski Checkout (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 02:00:00 GMT

Come and checkout on the surfski fleet and try out the fastest kayaks on the water!

The check out is done in two parts. A dry land section where we discuss storage and care of the gear (will also review the rescues) and the in-water self-rescues.

Arrive promptly and bring a wetsuit or drysuit - everyone swims!

Please review the following links with instructions and tips about how to remount a surfski:

https://youtu.be/Jxk126VDtNM

https://youtu.be/lhXhTVnhA58

Please read through the Kayak/Surfski guide before attending the checkout: Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (5 RI-26) (13 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Get up to Speed: Early planing with Harness, Footstraps, Tuning, and Mast-Foot Pressure (14 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:00:00 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

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Get up to Speed: Early planing with Harness, Footstraps, and Mast-foot Pressure
, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note:

In the event of no wind, there will be land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (5 RI-26) (14 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (5 RI-26) (15 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (4 RI-26) (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (4 RI-26) (16 May 2026)

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (5 RI-26) (16 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 16:00:00 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.

Advanced Coastal Rowing (4 RA-26) (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 21:00:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Advanced Coastal Rowing (4 RA-26) (17 May 2026)

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

For Club Locarno Members who wish to improve their technique.

Two sessions of two hours each, during which you will learn more about:

Drills, skills - and thrills! - of the catch, drive, finish, and recovery, as well as the balance, coordination, and timing required to improve your confidence on the water. Few things are better than rowing in a perfectly-balanced boat, spot-on catches, getting all your power out onto the blades, the boat moving under you, and your mind in rhythmic sync with your body. Your Inner Buddha will thank you.
Adapting to rough water. After all, when the going gets rough ... well, the going is going to be rough. Expect to be challenged. 'Nuff said!
Training and fitness techniques, tips, and tricks.
Feel free to discuss what you'd like to learn or improve with the Instructor.

Reach for the Chief: Waterstarting in High Wind (Squamish) (17 May 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 01:00:00 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

This clinic is free, however, there is a $30 offsite fee for Club Locarno gear for attendees, waived for leaders. Fees will be charged closer to the time, when the trip is confirmed. Fees are not required for own gear or for holders of the Annual Offsite Pass.

Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Reach for the Chief: Waterstarting in High Wind (Squamish), and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note:

In the event of no wind, we will do on land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (6 RI-26) (20 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Stepping Up: Beach Start & Water Start Simulation (21 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:00:00 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

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

A leader, to teach the clinic
A attendee to learn
An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Stepping Up: Beach Start & Water Start Simulation, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note

In the event of no wind, we will do on land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (6 RI-26) (21 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Discover Club Locarno (23 May 2026)

Sat, 23 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (6 RI-26) (25 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (6 RI-26) (26 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (7 RI-26) (27 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (7 RI-26) (28 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (7 RI-26) (29 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Kayak Checkout (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:30:00 GMT

All new members of the kayak fleet are required to take a kayak lesson, or demonstrate their existing skills in a Kayak Checkout, before they can sign out club boats.

This checkout is for paddlers who can demonstrate basic kayak skills:

wet exit
a competent solo recovery or self rescue with a paddle float
an assisted rescue

Please register as space is limited, and so we can email you more details.

Checkout sessions take approximately 3hrs and is a great way to meet other new members of the Club Locarno Kayak Fleet.

You must wear a wetsuit or dry suit for the checkout. Wetsuits can be rented at Windsure, also on the JSCA compound.

Please read through the Kayak/Surfski guide before attending the checkout: Club Locarno Kayak Fleet Guide.pdf

Introduction to Coastal Rowing (7 RI-26) (30 May 2026)

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:30:00 GMT

Course Goals

You will also learn how to unrack, prep, rig, launch, land, clean, de-rig and stow the boat.

Take this course if ...

you are not a member of Club Locarno and want to learn to row;
you are a Club Locarno Member and want to learn to row;
regardless of membership, you have rowed before but want to refresh bygone skills, resurrect long-forgotten calluses, or learn why Coastal Rowing is such fun ; or,
you have been asked to do so as a result of a Rowing Checkout.

Assessment

Your instructor will choose the session for the self-rescue.

You may wish to being a wetsuit for this. If you don't have a wetsuit, wear layers that can get wet but will keep you relatively warm. Also bring a towel and a change of clothes, unless you don't mind being wet until you get home.

If you pass and decide to join Club Locarno, this course will serve as your Rowing Checkout for our Echo Classic boats, so you will be free to use them immediately.

What to Bring

We have a thorough discussion of rowing "fashion" on our website. But briefly:

Footwear: Bare feet are okay, but we recommend some form of water shoes. It's not always possible to avoid, let alone see, small sharp objects on the Jericho Sailing Centre grounds and beaches.

Clothing: Keep in mind that pants or shorts will likely get wet as we always do "wet" launches and landings .. no grounding the boats like a Viking Raid.

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

Food: Please bring some on-water snacks. This is a physical course, so it's important to stay fueled and hydrated.

Enthusiasm and a Willingness to Learn: Mandatory!

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (02 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 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.

Basic Freestyle: Fast-Tack, Heli-Tack, and Pivot-Gybe (04 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:00:00 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

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

A leader, to teach the clinic
A attendee to learn
An assistant leader (optional), who's helping or shadowing the leader

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Basic Freestyle: Fast-Tack, Heli-Tack, and More, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note

In the event of no wind, there will be land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (14 Jun 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 16:00:00 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.

Board Repair Clinic (18 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up and there are boards to repair

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

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

Learn how to repair a board! Use fiberglass and epoxy to make a broken board work like new. An essential skill for running the club, and advanced windsurfers. Board repair skills also translate well to repair of other glass-fibre and carbon craft, such as kayaks and boats.

After the first session we can determine additional sessions together. Depending on the complexity it takes 2-4 separate sessions to repair a board.

We will work on board(s) that are in need of repair, so this is a practical clinic. Before we start we will go over board design and the principles and tools involved. We will inspect the damage, decide on a course of action, and then perform the first steps for the repair. Repair is done in steps to allow the layers of foam and epoxy to cure.

To prepare, please have a look at this page and the rest of the site:

https://boardlady.com/anatomy.htm

More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note:

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.

Kayak Rental: Two Singles (26 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 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.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (30 Jun 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:00 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.

Fast Tack (Leader Confirmed) (05 Jul 2026)

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

This clinic is for all Windsurfing levels and will teach you how to Fast Tack. A great technique for tacking, feeling more stable and progressing to smaller boards..

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

Please note:

In the event of no wind, we will do on land practice / simulation.
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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Kayak & SUP Trip - Saysutshun (Newcastle) Island Marine Provincial Park (10 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Club trip to Saysutshun (Newcastle Island) Marine Provincial Park just of Naniamo. We have booked group site #4.

This is a joint adventure with SUP fleet. SUP fleet participants can also register here. Guest campers who are not paddlers are also welcome providing there is room.

We have a group campsite for two nights (Friday, Saturday).

Costs: Club Locarno trip fee, ferry, share of camping fee, share of parking fee at Horseshoe Bay.

For SUP: probably need some cars to travel on the ferry to carry the SUPs. But some may be able to walk on carrying camping gear and take the bus/taxi to the Saysutshun ferry.

This trip is open to all in the SUP fleet and ideal for beginner campers. The SUP fleet will plan daily morning or afternoon paddling trips to the surrounding area depending on weather conditions.

For kayakers: this is a roll-on roll-off camping trip. We will transport the kayaks to Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (and gain experience lashing kayaks onto cars). We will roll onto the ferry, roll-off at Discovery Bay, walk the kayaks to the launching site and paddle to Saysutshun.

This trip is aimed at kayakers who are beginner campers but others are welcome to join us if there is room. Priority will be given to those who want to gain camping experience and test their skills rolling on & off BC Ferries. We'll take up to twelve kayaks (14 people assuming couples in doubles). We also need cars and drivers to transport kayaks to Horseshoe Bay.

For kayakers: the longest day will be up to 20 km of paddling depending on weather conditions and group skills. Depending on numbers, we may split into two groups for day excursions. Day trip destinations will depend on the weather:

Hudsons Rocks / Pipers Lagoon Park
Gabriola (East Coast)
Descanso Bay / Park
Nanaimo River

This is an explorer trip: paddling will be more aimed at exploring the coastline and islands.

Pre-requisite experience: Level 1 skills. Some experience paddling in wind and chop. Ability to paddle at 3-4 km/h for 4-5 hours or 15-20km (with breaks). Competent in self-rescues and assisted rescue.

We will be limited to 14 campers with kayaks, so if more apply to join we will select names based on experience or at random. There will be a trip planning meeting with all participants the week before the trip.

Transportation: we will need cars for transporting kayaks to Horseshoe Bay. We'll book as walk-on passengers (with kayaks) with BC Ferries.

Friday - ferry probably around 12:00pm ferry
Saturday - day trip
Sunday - morning trip
Return - ferry probably around 4pm

Any questions about the trip, please contact Mark at kayaking@clublocarno.com or Gay sup@clublocarno.com

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

Non-Planing Gybe (Leader Confirmed) (12 Jul 2026)

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

This is a clinic geared towards Level 1 and Level 2 windsurfers. It will teach you how to do an efficient low-wind non-planing gybe. Having these low-wind skills will set you up for gybes and tacks at higher windspeeds, and also reduce the number of times you have to uphaul.

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

Please note:

In the event of no wind, we will do on land practice / simulation.
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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Rigging & Transport (Leader confirmed) (16 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Status: Leader confirmed.

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Rigging & Transport, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note:

In the event of no wind, we will do on land practice / simulation.
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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind, we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (19 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:00:00 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.

Windsurf Trip - Nitinaht Aug'26 (THE BIG TRIP) (31 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Open to L2 & L3 - Windsurfers and Wingers. Limited number of foils will be taken this year.

Destination: Nitinaht Lake, BC

This trip is awesome for intermediate and advanced sailors. Beautiful Nitinaht Lake typically has no wind in the morning and high wind at the end of the day. A great opportunity to progress.

Level 2 sailors can enjoy consistent strong winds to nail water starts, get into harness lines and foot straps and get planing, and get foiling. Level 3 will enjoy blasting, bump & jump and lots of runs to perfect their carve gybe.

The trip details:

Dates are: Friday, July 31st to Monday, August 3rd (August long weekend).
Open to Level 2 and 3 windsurf members.
You will organize your own transport, tents & food etc. (Often members share transport)
The club will rent a van to transport most club gear. Ideally some members will also take gear on roof racks.

Prices & charges:

Club arranged camping is $55 per adult (3 nights)
Kids under 17 are free (limits apply)
Club Locarno gear is an additional trip fee of $35 (members only)

Guests & kids:

Partners, kids and other guests are welcome.
Maximum 1 adult guest
Maximum 4 kids under 17 years old
Members with a guest should try to share a tent so as to keep space available for other members
In the reservation form, DO NOT include kids in the number of guests, instead indicate the number of kids in specific drop-down box.

Important Notes:

Do not register another Locarno windsurf member as a guest - have them register separately.
Windsurf members with their own camping arranged are welcome to join and use the club equipment for the $35 fee.
The road to Nitinaht includes 45 km of (mostly good) gravel logging road.
We will sort out details for tents, sites and transport at the planning meetings.
Due to summer demand, book ferries for vehicles ASAP

Key Dates:

ASAP - Reserve your ferry!
Monday, July 14th (7:30 pm): Online planning meeting (early transport, etc.)
Tuesday, July 28th: Final online planning meeting (transport, camping, etc.)
Thursday, July 30th at 5 PM to load the van!
Friday, July 31st: Leave
Monday, August 3rd: Return
Tuesday, August 5th: Post-Trip Cleanup & BBQ (TBC)

Participation and volunteering

The trip is member run. To share the load, members are expected to:

Help with loading the van & post-trip clean up
Rigging and carrying gear

A rigging and transportation clinic will be organized in July.

Registration survey:

Please complete the survey as best as possible to aid trip planning. Planning considerations include windsurf gear, transport and Nitinaht campsite occupancy limits for adults, kids and number of tents. Survey results will be reviewed and reconfirmed at the planning meeting, in case there are changes.

Addition information:

Members can organize their own camping at the Nitinaht Campsite. If there is no availability, check again closer to the time as there are often last minute cancellations.
For members taking a vehicle, book a BC Ferry ASAP
A U-Haul van is booked for gear transport and will be on the 8:35 AM ferry on Friday and back on the 8:30 PM ferry on Monday.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (06 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 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.

Get up to Speed: Early planing with Harness, Footstraps, Tuning, and Mast-Foot Pressure (13 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 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

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

As preparation, please refer to:

Detailed clinic notes, links and videos: Get up to Speed: Early planing with Harness, Footstraps, and Mast-foot Pressure
, and
More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note:

In the event of no wind, there will be land practice / simulation.
This clinic 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 personal safety and care of equipment.
In the event of unusually high wind we may decide to reschedule the clinic take advantage and just go windsurfing.

Kayak Rental: Five Singles (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 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.

Windsurf & Wing Orientation & Checkout (16 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 16:00:00 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.

Board Repair Clinic (27 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Status: Date & time subject to confirmation once a leader is signed up and there are boards to repair

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

This clinic is free. Please use the registration form to register as either:

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

After the first session we can determine additional sessions together. Depending on the complexity it takes 2-4 separate sessions to repair a board.

To prepare, please have a look at this page and the rest of the site:

https://boardlady.com/anatomy.htm

More instructional videos on the fleet YouTube channel

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

Please note:

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.

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

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:00 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

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.

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.

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.