Salish Sea Regatta

04/02/2026

Best wishes to all participants in the Southern Straits Annual Yacht Race 2026 edition. Looks like a great fleet setting sail this Friday morning for this fantastic annual tradition.

04/01/2026

Wondering what the Salish Sea Regatta is about? Our friends Grace and Cedric explain the format and some of the highlights of this regatta. The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (Official) is proud to host this annual event, welcoming members and non-members to enjoy fantastic late summer racing with overnight stopovers at two of our prized outstations. Join us September 11-13, 2026 for this year's event.

01/10/2026

Where wind meets water and crews push the limit. Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (Official) presents the Salish Sea Regatta! Non-RVYC members welcome. Raw speed, wildlife, shoreside activities and full send conditions. Join us for the 2026 race!

Save the Dates! September 11-13, 2026

01/08/2026

Always a great event to look forward to for the spring!

⛵Registration for the 2026 Southern Straits Race is officially open and we're offering 25% off the regular registration fee if you register before February 1st.

⛵Similar to 2025, we are offering four course options to accommodate a broader range of sailors and boats with differing interests and experience levels!

⛵We have a Tech Talk scheduled for February 19th which will include tips from last year’s Division winners on their success, a review of key changes to be aware of for 2026, and technical presentations by the experts at North Sails and Mustang Survival.

⛵For more information and to register, visit wvyc.ca - We look forward to welcoming you to the 56th annual Southern Straits Race - April 3 - 5, 2026! Follow along with Southern Straits Annual Yacht Race

09/04/2025

Friday night plans: dockside views, cold drinks, and karaoke under the stars at Garden Bay. Don’t miss it!

09/04/2025

Duck, pizza slice, palm tree, life raft… anything goes! Floaty Party at Tug Boat Outstation Saturday. Creativity wins big.

09/03/2025

The water is calling—Saturday’s floaty party at Tug Boat Outstation is your excuse to chill, cheer, and float in style.

09/03/2025

Sing it loud, sing it proud—karaoke takes over Garden Bay Friday night. Bring your crew and your best sea shanty!

09/03/2025

The most colorful fleet hits the water Saturday. Tug Boat Outstation turns into a floaty paradise—don’t forget yours!

09/02/2025

⚔️ Bow vs. Stern Challenge ⚔️
Think you can take on your crewmate? Step onto the floating dock, grab a foam sword, and battle it out—last sailor standing wins! The rest of the fleet will be cheering (and laughing) from their floaties. Who’s ready to prove who really runs the boat?

09/02/2025

🌊 Saturday = floaty mayhem. Bring your flamingos, unicorns, and wildest inflatables to Tug Boat Outstation. Prizes for the best float!