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Accessible Sailing with ASABC
ASABC sails from the Jericho Sailing Centre, located at 1300 Discovery Street in Vancouver, BC, using a fleet of adaptive Martin 16 sailboats.
These boats are designed for sailors of all abilities, offering joystick controls and sip ‘n’ puff technology. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced racer, you’ll find a welcoming environment. Advanced sailors can even join the Race Club, representing ASABC in local regattas and national competitions.
Sailing experiences are available to children aged 8 and up.
ASABC also provides an electric hoist to assist sailors who need help transferring into and out of the Martin 16 sailboats. The hoist is compatible with standard and custom slings, ensuring safety and comfort for all participants.
Here’s How It Works:
The 2025 sailing season runs from Wednesday, May 21st to Thursday, August 28th, with key program details below:
- Training Week: Monday, May 12th to Friday, May 16th (for staff and volunteers).
- Soft Opening: Wednesday, May 21st and Thursday, May 22nd (limited operations).
- Full Program Launch: Starting Sunday, May 25th, with regular sailing days from Sunday to Thursday, 10 am – 6 pm.
You can book a sailing session directly online by clicking the button below or contact us by phone at our summer office.
Booking Process:
Sailing times book up quickly. To help more people get on the water, we are using a staggered booking system:
- May & June bookings open on May 15th.
- July bookings open on June 20th at 9:00 AM.
- August bookings open on July 21st at 9:00 AM.
Participants can book up to three sailing sessions at a time. After completing your third sailing session, you may book additional sessions.
Kids aged 8+ sail for free.
We hope this new booking format makes it easier for you to reserve a sailing time that fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing you out on the water!
If you have any questions about the booking system, please email Sunny at sailing@asabc.org.
Important Notes:
- We offer one-hour sailing experiences, with boats launched every half hour between 11 am and 5 pm, Sunday through Thursday.
- Individuals can book up to three sails at one time. Groups of three or more can only book one outing at a time.
- Registration is required before your first sail — allow at least 20 minutes for registration. Save time by downloading and completing the registration form ahead of your first sail.
- Cancellation Policy: We require 4 hours’ notice from individual sailors or 24 hours’ notice from groups. Missed sails without sufficient notice will incur the session fee.
- Participants who sail more than four times are encouraged to purchase a Jericho Sailing Centre membership to help support program costs.
- Learn More About Our COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Cost:
Annual ASABC enrolment $10
(Includes introductory sail for first-time sailors only)
Individual sails for adults $10
Individual sails for children ages
8+ FREE
We encourage you to be prepared for a variety of temperature extremes when going sailing. It’s a good idea to bring:
- Light sweater, waterproof jacket/rain gear, wind jacket
(we have waterproof pants if needed) - Sun hat, toque, gloves
- Sun lotion, sunglasses, towel
Parking
Pay parking is available adjacent to the ASABC office.
Meet Annie!
The ‘Annie’ is a 4.8 inflatable zodiac powerboat that provides assistance to ASABC’s Martin 16s for emergency rescues, on-water boat repairs, towing, and assistance to solo sailors on the water.
During regattas, ‘Annie’ functions as a coach boat, allowing the instructors to provide racing advice and tune boats between races.
The Disability Foundation and its affiliated societies comply with COVID-19 protocols as determined by the provincial health authorities (e.g., BC: https://www.worksafebc.com/en/covid-19). Our workers and volunteers will follow such protocols and must be vaccinated to work with and within our organizations (offices, program locations, and home visits), unless a medical exemption is in place. To protect our workers and volunteers, we expect our clients and partners to comply with COVID-19 health and safety regulations which means fully vaccinated unless there is a medical exemption.
Thank you for making everyone’s health and safety the top priority.