Frequently Asked Questions
1. What should I wear for my Sailing Lesson?
2. How do I join the mailing list?
3. When are my sailing lessons?
4. What kind of boats do you sail?
5. Where is the UVic Sailing Compound?
6. How do I join the race team?
1. What should I wear for my Sailing Lesson?
- Waterproof/ Windproof Jacket
(You can pick up a UVic Sailing Club Splash Jacket for only $65 by emailing
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- Rain Pants
- Shoes that you don't mind getting wet.
- Warm cloths that can get wet if its cold.
- You will get wet.
2. How do I join the mailing list?
3. When are my sailing lessons?
- Check your reciept on the Vikes Recreation website, or check the sailing club calendar.
4. What kind of boats do you sail?
- We sail Collegiate FJ's the North America standard for competitive sailing at
universities and college. They are two person boats with two sails.
5. Where is the UVic Sailing Compound?
- The UVic Sailing Compound is in Cadboror/Gyro park, just down the hill from UVic. It is about a 5 minute walk from residence, and is right on the water!
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6. How do I join the race team?
- Send an email to
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Membership is always open, and we encourage new members to join up. All we ask is that you know how to rig and sail a boat already, and are willing to commit at least one evening a week to practices, and attend some regattas.