Club Locarno upcoming events

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

Sunday SUP Social Paddles and Yoga in the Park (16 Aug 2026)

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Join us for a Sunday morning SUP social paddle followed by yoga in the park! Open to beginner yogis and led by instructor and SUP captain Stefanie. We’ll combine ocean paddling with stretching and movement in the park.

Please bring clothes to paddle and move in. A spare change of clothes may be helpful if we get wet paddling. And please bring a yoga mat/beach towel/blanket!

We will plan to launch by 08:45 so please arrive at 08:30 to prepare your boards.

*This event is weather dependent and we will let you know in the SUP slack channel if we need to cancel in the event of rain or wind*

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.

Spinnaker Lessons (Group SP1) (17 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to fly downwind!

The objective of this course is to develop the basic skills that can be used on either mono-hulls or cats when sailing a Spinnaker.

This course consists of 9 hours of lessons in 3 days:

- Monday 1700 - 2000

- Thursday 1700 - 2000

- Monday 1700 - 2000

You will be learning on the RS Quest and the lessons will be led by a Cansail-certified instructor from MacSailing, who will focus on safety and efficient sailing.

Requisites to register

To be able to take and make the most of this course, you should have CANSail 2, CYA Bronze or equivalent experience, and at least 20 hours as skipper in a mono-hull .

The class will meet in the Locarno sailing club room. Please try to arrive early and ready, so lessons can start on time.

Remember to bring a wetsuit and towel! Have a great class!

SUP Checkout (17 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 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 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

VANGUARD - Club Orientation and Rigging Clinic (Checkout Parts 1&2 - dry checkout ) RC6 (17 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:00:00 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 sailors who want to be cleared to use the Vanguard 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 Rigging Guide 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.

VANGUARD Sailing on-water skills checkout (Part 3 of 3) CH6 (17 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 02:00:00 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 stowing 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
Stay near shore
Maintain a heading
Tack
Gybe
Man over board rescue
Capsize and recover
Controlled landing (low speed, retract board, unlock rudder, boat into irons in standing depth, no boat contact with bottom or shore)
Return craft to unrig location
Unrig and stow. Hang sails.

Check out the rigging and sailing instructions in the Vanguard Rigging Guide 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.

Tuesday Social Sailing/Racing (18 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays Social Sailing/Racing.

This is a member run, weekly sailing together. It's the best environment to practice your sailing skills, push your limits, and meet other sailors.

We’ll match more and less experienced sailors in Quests, Vanguards & Tasars. Some boats will participate in the Jericho Tuesday races while other boats will just sail.

We’ll have some social time afterwards to connect and share the stories and lessons of the day.

We'll meet at 5pm at the Locarno boats’ aisle for a 5:45 launch.

New sailors are most welcome. More experienced members are invited to mentor you and facilitate your sailing learning curve.

Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it.

Check the #sailing-locarno Slack channel for updates.

Weather permitting - we'll cancel the sailing if winds are higher than 20 knots, but we’ll practice the rigging and unrigging of the boat. Sailors will sail the boats they are currently checked out.

Social Kayak (18 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions. The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous. The group will stay together for the social.

Guests & new members: NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)! Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).

Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company. Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

RS 500 Rigging Clinic (On Land Checkout Part 1 & 2) RC2 (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

About RS500

Fast and exciting single trapeze double-hander with a fantastic European racing circuit and an awesome social scene. The RS500’s infectious popularity has created a growing International Class with World Championships in fabulous venues every year. The RS500 has un-matched asymmetric skiff style performance, one-design competition, plus a youth and adult age range.

About the event

This on land part of the checkout includes a visit to the Club room to see where RS 500 boat sails and parts are stored (Part 1) and a rigging clinic (Part 2). It is for experienced sailors who want to be cleared to use a new fleet; it is also a great refresher.

You will also require an on-water checkout (Part 3); which is 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 and sail comfortably the other monohull boats of the club.

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.

RS 500 - On-water skills CHECKOUT (Part 3 of 3) CH2 (19 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:00:00 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 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 on the water skills checkout.

Prerequisite:

Members should be very comfortable sailing the other club monohulls 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, tack, gybe, figure 8.
Capsize and recover
Controlled landing
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.

SUP Rental for Admin (20 Aug 2026)

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Inflatable SUPs must be rented in order to use them as a day rental or on overnight trips. A board can be rented for up to four days, and rentals are limited to two inflatables per member. 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 when planning your trip. Boards cannot be removed from Jericho ahead of time so you should plan on picking up the inflatable SUP(s) either at dusk of the evening prior to rental or early morning on the day of the rental.

When you pickup your rental SUP, you must sign out the boat under "Club Trip" on the Craft Signout including the date and estimated time of return.

You will need to enter a rental code (emailed to you) to complete this booking process online.

Spinnaker Lessons (Group SP1) (20 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to fly downwind!

The objective of this course is to develop the basic skills that can be used on either mono-hulls or cats when sailing a Spinnaker.

This course consists of 9 hours of lessons in 3 days:

- Monday 1700 - 2000

- Thursday 1700 - 2000

- Monday 1700 - 2000

You will be learning on the RS Quest and the lessons will be led by a Cansail-certified instructor from MacSailing, who will focus on safety and efficient sailing.

Requisites to register

To be able to take and make the most of this course, you should have CANSail 2, CYA Bronze or equivalent experience, and at least 20 hours as skipper in a mono-hull .

The class will meet in the Locarno sailing club room. Please try to arrive early and ready, so lessons can start on time.

Remember to bring a wetsuit and towel! Have a great class!

Spinnaker Lessons (Group SP1) (24 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to fly downwind!

The objective of this course is to develop the basic skills that can be used on either mono-hulls or cats when sailing a Spinnaker.

This course consists of 9 hours of lessons in 3 days:

- Monday 1700 - 2000

- Thursday 1700 - 2000

- Monday 1700 - 2000

You will be learning on the RS Quest and the lessons will be led by a Cansail-certified instructor from MacSailing, who will focus on safety and efficient sailing.

Requisites to register

To be able to take and make the most of this course, you should have CANSail 2, CYA Bronze or equivalent experience, and at least 20 hours as skipper in a mono-hull .

The class will meet in the Locarno sailing club room. Please try to arrive early and ready, so lessons can start on time.

Remember to bring a wetsuit and towel! Have a great class!

Tuesday Social Sailing/Racing (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays Social Sailing/Racing.

This is a member run, weekly sailing together. It's the best environment to practice your sailing skills, push your limits, and meet other sailors.

We’ll match more and less experienced sailors in Quests, Vanguards & Tasars. Some boats will participate in the Jericho Tuesday races while other boats will just sail.

We’ll have some social time afterwards to connect and share the stories and lessons of the day.

We'll meet at 5pm at the Locarno boats’ aisle for a 5:45 launch.

New sailors are most welcome. More experienced members are invited to mentor you and facilitate your sailing learning curve.

Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it.

Check the #sailing-locarno Slack channel for updates.

Social Kayak (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

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.

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.

Nacra 500 (Level 1 Recreational Catamaran) - Rigging clinic and DRY CHECKOUT - RC5 (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 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

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.

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

Nacra 500 (Level 1 Recreational Catamaran) - ON-WATER SKILLS CHECKOUT - CH5 (29 Aug 2026)

Sat, 29 Aug 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

Kayak Rental: Four Singles (31 Aug 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tuesday Social Sailing/Racing (01 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Tuesdays Social Sailing/Racing.

This is a member run, weekly sailing together. It's the best environment to practice your sailing skills, push your limits, and meet other sailors.

We’ll match more and less experienced sailors in Quests, Vanguards & Tasars. Some boats will participate in the Jericho Tuesday races while other boats will just sail.

We’ll have some social time afterwards to connect and share the stories and lessons of the day.

We'll meet at 5pm at the Locarno boats’ aisle for a 5:45 launch.

New sailors are most welcome. More experienced members are invited to mentor you and facilitate your sailing learning curve.

Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it.

Check the #sailing-locarno Slack channel for updates.

Social Kayak (01 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

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

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

Note:

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

The trip details:

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

Cost:

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

Guests & kids:

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

Conditions/Level:

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

Key Dates:

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

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

Accommodation:

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

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

Transportation:

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

Important (T&Cs)!

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

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

Sat, 05 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

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

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

Cost: $175

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

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

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

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

What to Bring

Mandatory:

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

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

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

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

Recommended:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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.

Canoe Checkout (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Canoe checkout

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

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

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

Youth Waiver (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

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

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

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

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

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

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