Vancouver Sailing
Vancouver is blessed as an urban centre that offers sailing for all ages and levels! Its location is right on the Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded north by the Burrard Inlet, and south and southwest by the Strait of Georgia and Departure Bay. Vancouver was discovered by sailors. Sailing is an integral part of life in Vancouver. Remember: life jackets are mandatory in Vancouver BC.
If you visit Vancouver, you must sail at least once! If you live in Vancouver, it’s time to learn how to sail. The website below is a basic introduction to the services in Vancouver of sailors and potential sailors.
http://www.bcsailing.bc.ca/Content/Home.asp
Location: BC Sailing
#223-3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC
V7B 0A2
604-333-3628
Vancouver Sailing Clubs
Some are private, some are public. Most offer lessons as well. Read each website carefully for details.
Burrard Yacht Club-North Vancouver
Offers a variety of services: sail training, racing, outstations, regalia, and programs for children.
Location:
10 Gostick Place
North Vancouver, BC
V7M 3G3
604-988-0817
Eagle Harbour Yacht Club
Located in beautiful Eagle Harbour in West Vancouver. Full services including a club for juniors, a buy and sell, training and development, and racing: all in a safe fun supportive environment!
Location:
5750 Eagle Harbour Road,
West Vancouver BC
V7W 1P5
604-921-7636
Jericho Sailing Centre Association
A fun and relaxed atmosphere in Jericho Beach on the west side of Vancouver, near Point Grey. Open to all.
According to their website:
"The 'Sailing' in Jericho Sailing Centre stands for paddling kayaks, paddleboards, surf skis and outrigger canoes. It stands for rowing, windsurfing, skimboarding and yes, even sailing..."
Location:
Jericho Sailing Centre Association
1300 Discovery Street
Vancouver B.C.
V6R 4L9
604.224.4177
The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club
This is a private club. They offer a wide range of services for adults, seniors and children.
Location:
3811 Point Grey Road
Vancouver BC
V6R 1B3
604-224-1344
The Vancouver Rowing Club
Located in beautiful Stanley Park. Established in 1886. Vancouver’s oldest athletic club. Not just for rowing- they also offer field hockey, rowing, rugby, and sailing.
The facilities are also open to rent for weddings and large events- see website for deadlines.
Location:
450 Stanley Park Drive
(at the Georgia Street entrance to Stanley Park)
604-687-3400
Vancouver Sailing Charters
Blue Pacific Yacht Charters
This company specializes in bareboat sailboat charters and power boat charters.
1519 Foreshore Walk
Granville Island
Vancouver BC
Cooper Boating
A wide variety of services including celestial navigation, lessons. Charters, cruises, and a full range of courses from beginner to advanced.
Location: 1815 Mast Tower Road,
Granville Island,
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3X7
604-687-4110
Vancouver Sailing Schools
http://www.sailcraft.com/
http://www.landsend.bc.ca/
http://web.mac.com/sailvancouver/iWeb/Site/Welcome.html
http://www.disabledsailingbc.org/
http://www.vancouversailingclub.com/
Vancouver Sailing Stores
Roton Electrics
Located on Granville Island-Selling marine electronics for 35 years.
Location:
1628 Duranleau Street
Granville Island
Vancouver, B.C.
V6H 3S4
604-688-2325
Specialty Yacht Sales Ltd.
For all your sailing needs!
Location:
102-1676 Duranleau St.
Granville Island
Vancouver, BC
V6H 3S4
604-689-7491
Keel and Rudder
A store that is also a great club resource! They also have a buy and sell if you want used goods.
Pacific Winds Sailing Inc.
Location:
940 B West 15th Avenue
Vancouver, BC
V5Z 1R9
604- 318-5783
Steveston Marine
Richmond Store
Location:
3560 Moncton Street
Richmond, BC
V7E 3A2
604 277-7031
By Melissa Montgomery