Squamish Yacht Club - Public Page

06/18/2026

Hey skippers!

Final race day is this Sunday — and it’s a pursuit race!

No worries if you haven’t been out yet — family cruisers and one-time racers are welcome! A single race is $25. If you’ve already paid $100 for the series, or raced 4 nights at $25 each, there are no additional fees.

A pursuit race means no hectic start line — every boat gets its own start time. The finish could be a little busier though 😄
(Planning for a race to Defense and back for a SOAR home team practice! 😉)

Registration is mandatory so we can calculate your start time. First boat starts at 12:30 PM, with start times published by course. Please visit the Club Racing page to register and get the SI amendments.

After the race, join us for a wind-up party on the docks — crew, family, members, and non-members are all welcome.

BYOB: Bring Your Own BBQ & Refreshments
Bring:

- Something to BBQ
- Something to share
- Your bevie of choice

We’ll have plates, cutlery, etc. Brad hopes boats will be in around 1500h, and we’ll find space for non-club boats during the party.

Questions about how the pursuit-style race works? Email [email protected]

See you Sunday for a beautiful day on the water!

06/12/2026

SOAR registration is now open!!!!!!!

Some say that it is the best kept secret on the West Coast, but it is definitely the regatta with the most consistent winds, most spectacular venue, and voted the best party in the Pacific Northwest.

04/18/2026

SYC Spring Series is almost here!

Kick the season off with our Sunday shake-out race on May 3, then join us for Tuesday evening club racing through May and June.

Whether you’re a regular, a new skipper, or looking to crew, this is the perfect way to get on the water, sharpen up, and be part of the Squamish sailing scene.
Good racing, good people, and a great excuse to get out sailing.

Dates:
Sunday May 3
Tuesdays: May 12, 19, 26 + June 2, 9
Final Pursuit Race: Sunday June 21

Info and registration opening soon!:
https://squamishyachtclub.com/club-racing/

04/14/2026

Construction and commissioning of the operable pedestrian bridge over the Mamquam Blind Channel are ongoing. These works may temporarily restrict navigation through the designated channel. The bridge includes operable spans across the navigation corridor and may be either open (navigation permitted) or lowered (restricted for tall vessels).

Outside of working hours, the bridge will generally remain in the open position. During construction hours, the bridge may be lowered without notice to facilitate work. Marine users should plan transit accordingly and always proceed with caution within the work zone. Vessels unable to safely pass beneath the bridge in the lowered position must request an opening in advance.

Contact Methods for Bridge Access and Opening Requests:
Verbal or signalled communication with the construction crew at the bridge site
VHF Channel 13 (Primary – monitored during working hours)
Construction Manager / Bridge Operator: 250-241-0886
Superintendent / Secondary Operator: 604-312-2324

Bridge openings will be completed as soon as reasonably practicable, subject to safety constraints.

Navigation Guidance
Vessels with sufficient clearance may pass under the bridge at their own discretion. All vessels shall proceed at safe speed, maintain continuous lookout and be prepared to yield to construction operations. Delays should be expected during working hours (typically 7:30 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday to Saturday).

All marine users must exercise extreme caution when navigating through the construction area and comply with posted signage and instructions from site personnel.

Please distribute this notice to anyone that may be affected by this work.

Thanks,

--
Russell Clark
Project Director
M: 604-690-7453

04/14/2026

Learn to sail summer program registration is now open!

​Introduction to Sailing & Kayaking: This program is for youth 7 to 10 years old. It is a five day introduction to sailing and kayaking. Tuition is $450 for the one week and enrolment is limited to 12 students each session; Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. Register now

04/02/2026

Southern Straits is here — and Squamish is on the line. Great kick off to the new season!

Best of luck to all Squamish sailors racing this weekend aboard Longboard, Songbird, Incisor, Arietta, Shadow, but especially Pacific High on her return to Straits!

Sail fast, have fun!
Go SYC!

02/27/2026

Summer Job Opportunity! SYC seeks head sailing instructor, details here:

The Squamish Yacht Club is seeking a Head Sailing Instructor to lead our Learn to Sail program from June to August 2026. Spend your summer coaching on the water in Squamish!

02/12/2026

For those wanting to help out more at SYC with club racing! ARO and CRO courses offered by BCSailing. Goto BC Sailing for more courses offered.

02/12/2026

SYC member Scott Shaw-MacLaren continuing to support coastal and offshore yacht racing as long time SAS instructor.

BC Sailing's Safety at Sea instructors from this weekend's courses held at Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and University of British Columbia's pool. From left: Andrew Liebmann, Peter Salusbury, David Sutcliffe, Vern Burkhardt, Stewart Jones, Jason Bowman, Scott Shaw-MacLaren - all who volunteer to teach and enhance sailor's safety knowledge, and all have deep offshore sailing experience, including many Vic-Maui, Van Isle 360 and Pacific NW Offshore races under their collective belts. When you see them, extend your thanks 🙏 they do this for the love of the sport.

Andrew Liebmann's camera

02/03/2026

First VARC event of the year! SYC's SOAR is part of this fantastic race circuit. SYC also has several members who race in Strait's every year on several different boats - Excited to see Pac High as an SYC entry this year! ⛵️

Have you registered yet to receive 25% off the registration fee?! Do so before February 1st and join the 16 boats who already have!

We have 6 boats registered on the Entrance Island Course (including two double handlers), 1 boat on each the Halibut Bank and Inshore Courses and 8 boats on the Sisters Islets Course ORC!

We wanted to hi-light the return of our Halibut Bank Course for those sailors not wanting to commit to crossing the Strait but want more of a challenge than our Inshore Course:

➡️ it’s a 36 NM Course for PHRF divisions which will also include Double Handed scoring and awards, OSR Category 4 safety regulations, and a Friday sunset time limit

➡️ Last year, we had 12 boats registered on this course, let’s beat that! With an earlier start time than last year for all boats (30 minutes) and a reverse start order (Halibut goes first), as well as a later sunset time, we’re confident that you’ll be able to get that great finish you’re looking for!

For all boats in the Classic Courses who register early, they will be entered to win an early bird prize.

Sound enticing? Head over to southernstraits.ca and register today!