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

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.

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.

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.