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...sailboat racing for the fun of it

Welcome to the Sunshine Coast Yacht Club (SCYC).

The SCYC is a member of World Sailing, Sail Canada and BC Sailing.

​The SCYC 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

 

Shadowfax wins Fall 2025 Series.

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Get the full details on the Race Results page.

 

January 1st race will be leading up to the Winter season starting in 2026.  Social to follow the race.

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Calendar is available on the Official Notice Board.

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Thank you to the members and quests who participated in the Blackfish Meet, Greet and Eat on November 12.  

A lively discussion ensued regarding "room at the mark".

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Thank you Blackfish Pub for letting us use the room.

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Looking forward to the next Meet, Greet and Eat social in 2026.

Sunshine on the downwind leg with Fast Lane surfing on their wake.  â€‹Thank you John Sverre for the video.​

Click here to view the video​

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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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