Sunshine Coast Yacht Club
... come sail with us
Fun, Fair and Safe!
...sailboat racing for the fun of it
Welcome to the Sunshine Coast Yacht Club, a member of World Sailing, Sail Canada and BC Sailing.
​The Sunshine Coast Yacht Club is a sailboat racing club operating from Gibsons on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of B.C.
Our purpose is to facilitate regular keelboat races and special events for sailors of all levels and of all expertise.
While we sail in a spirit of friendly competition, our number one objective is for skippers and crew to enjoy being out there!
​​​Membership is affordable - see the Membership page.
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Join the Skipper's meeting in front of the Gibsons Marina office at 10:15
Sunday. Races start at 11:15 am. (Although we race most every Sunday, check the calendar to ensure that we are racing that day)​​
News
Amendment #5 to the SCYC NoR and Amendment #5 to the Sailing Instructions are now posted.
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As the SCYC continues to evolve we will soon host the 2026 Martin Nationals.
We have also been approached by the Bowen Island Yacht Club requesting that they join some of our series and ad-hoc races. It is also possible for the SCYC members to join any of the BIYC races in the Tankard series.
To accommodate the BIYC, it was necessary to amend the NoR and SIs to enable on-line registration.
On-line registration is required for all skippers.
On-line registration is identical for what was done on the regatta and it permits individuals to see what boats are registered.
This is a major change for the SCYC members.
This is an annual requirement for members and is required and applicable for each skipper of multi-partnered vessels.
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Please complete the on-line registration as soon as possible.
Multiple owner vessels are reminded that each person in charge as per RRS 46 is required to complete the on-line registration.
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Thank you all for your patience.
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Gary White Memorial Regatta is completed with 15 boats participating. See our Regatta page for complete results.
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Top boats were Too Wicked, Coho and Fast Lane.​​​​​​​
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Summer Series Completed.
Beercan Cup goes to new home!
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Congratulations Hara II (sorry for the poor picture. Will update)​
Crew of Topless presenting the Beer Can Trophy to Hara II​​​​​​​​
Sunday races
Sailboat racing is fun, safe and fair.
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Sunday races are a great way to get out in your boat.
if you don't have a boat and want to crew, check out our Membership and Crewing page.
We handicap our race in accordance with the Performance Handicapping Racing Formula (PHRF) for mixed fleet racing.
Check the calendar of events for Sundays mixed fleet racing of all types and sizes year round.
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Our July regatta will also be host to the 2026 Martin National. See the regatta page for more information.
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Have a boat and want to learn how to race it?
Don't have a boat, or want to crew first?
Come down to the marina and be at the dock for the skippers meeting 10:15 on race days get started.
Check the calendar to ensure that there is a race schedule​.
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Click on the "Club Race Results" for race results and further information of our programs.
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​​​​​If you are an experienced racer you will find good competition and interesting and scenic courses to sail.
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SCYC to host Martin nationals in conjunction with the Gary White Memorial Regatta/
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Thank you to David Guy who did a great presentation on sail trim at our September 10th pub night.
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Next pub night is Wednesday November 12, 2026.
Blackfish Pub, 5:30 PM for Meet, Great and Eat
The evening discussion led by Mark Evans will start with a short presentation regarding Mark Room.
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Check out the official Notice Board for up to date racing information, Events and racing Calendar, NoR, SI, etc.
Sunshine on the downwind leg with Fast Lane surfing on their wake. ​Thank you John Sverre for the video.​
Click here to view the video​
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SCYC to host Martin 242 National Races July 18, 19 2026
Volunteers needed, please contact us for further information !