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KITSILANO
YACHT CLUB
Sailors racing on English Bay with a KYC support boat nearby

About Us

90 Years of Community Sailing in Vancouver

Since 1934, Kitsilano Yacht Club has welcomed Vancouver to the water. Generations have learned, raced, and made friends here. Today, our nonprofit, volunteer-powered club keeps that spirit alive.

Members enjoy a friendly, welcoming social scene; a community hub for paddling — outrigger, kayak, and SUP; active one-design sailboat racing in the Star, 5O5, Martin 242, Lightning, and Cal 20 fleets; and accessible ways to get on the water without owning a boat through our co-op program. We are proud to offer inclusive learn-to-sail programs for youth and adults (no membership required!)

With a focus on inclusivity, community, and a passion for the water, we welcome all sailors and paddlers—new and experienced alike

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Upcoming Events
Young sailors preparing an Optimist dinghy with an instructor on English Bay

Youth sailing

Summer Sailing Camps

Spend the summer on English Bay. Our full-day sailing camps give kids and teens hands-on time to build skills, make friends, and grow more confident on the water. There are options for first-time sailors and those ready to progress. No club membership is required.

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Young sailors racing Optimist dinghies around a mark on English Bay

The next step

Youth Sailing Team

Ready to try racing? The KYC Youth Sailing Team helps young sailors build boat speed, control, and confidence through coached training in Optimist dinghies. Sailors learn together and can take part in club events and regattas as they progress.

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Adults sailing a keelboat together on English Bay

Learn to sail

Adult Sailing Courses

Start sailing or build on the skills you already have. Our hands-on adult courses offer two ways to learn on English Bay: responsive dinghies or small keelboats sailed as a crew. Beginners are welcome, and you do not need a boat or club membership.

Dinghy courses Keelboat courses
Sailboats racing on English Bay at Kitsilano Yacht Club

On the starting line

Racing at KYC

Get out for close racing on English Bay and stay for the people afterward. KYC brings sailors together for Thursday Night Racing and a season of regattas, with opportunities for experienced racers and those looking to get started.

Thursday Night Racing
Members and guests gathered at Kitsilano Yacht Club at sunset

The club community

Become a Member

Make KYC your place on the waterfront. Membership brings together sailing, paddling, racing, volunteering, and a full calendar of social events. Join a community-powered club where there are plenty of ways to take part, whether or not you own a boat.

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KYC Co-op members in front of boats at Kitsilano Yacht Club

More time on the water

KYC Co-op Program

Want to sail or paddle more often without owning the equipment? KYC members can add the Co-op for access to club sailboats, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards on your own schedule.

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An orange Pacific Reach outrigger canoe on a beach

Outrigger Paddling at KYC

KYC is the Home of Pacific Reach Paddling

Pacific Reach was founded in 2001 with the vision of establishing competitive race crews within a vibrant social club. The club brings together distance and sprint paddlers and race teams, with a focus on fitness and training in outrigger OC6, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP), marathon canoe, and surfski.

Pacific Reach promotes the sport of paddling in the Vancouver community and wherever its teams travel to race. Its activities align with the mandates of the Canadian Outrigger Racing Association, Dragon Boat Canada, and Kitsilano Yacht Club.

Competitive paddling and a vibrant social club, based at KYC.

Learn more

Kitsilano Yacht Club
2401 Point Grey Rd, Vancouver, BC V6K 1A1
(604) 730-1646