Explore Our Sailing Community
Our Objectives
- Welcome new members and create a pleasant environment for sailing.
- Offer fun, low-key sailing events year-round, including four race series and three race/cruise events.
- Host monthly social events, such as Pub Lunch and video nights in the winter.
- Hold the Malaspina Annual Regatta, which is open to everyone.
- Operate on a break-even basis and, when possible, donate annually to local causes in need.
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About Garden Bay Sailing Club
Weekly Races
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
We race every weekend, either Saturday or Sunday, year-round. Races may be cancelled if the weather is bad. The course details are shared before each race.
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
The Secret Cove Race and Pot Luck is an overnight event, usually in May. On Saturday, we race to Secret Cove, then enjoy a potluck dinner on the docks at Secret Cove Marine. On Sunday morning, we race back to Pender.
Malaspina Regatta
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
Van Anda Race & Potluck
The Malaspina Regatta is a distance race outside the Harbour, typically held in either July or August. After the race, there's a dinner and prize giving at the Legion. Trophies for the previous year's events are awarded during this function.
Van Anda Race & Potluck
Secret Cove Race & Potluck
Van Anda Race & Potluck
The Van Anda Race and Pot Luck is an overnight event, usually in July. On Saturday, we race to Van Anda, then enjoy a potluck dinner on the docks. On Sunday morning, we race back to Pender.
Round Nelson Race
Pender Harbour Carol Ship Parade
Pub Lunches & Movie Nights
The 'Round Nelson Race, also known as The Vendee Nelson Race, is an adventure-style event. We leave on Friday and spend the first night at Musket Cove Marine Park on Hardy Island. The second night is at Harmony Islands Marine Park, and we return to Pender on Sunday. This is an anchor-out event, adding a bit more adventure. It usually takes place in mid to late September.
Pub Lunches & Movie Nights
Pender Harbour Carol Ship Parade
Pub Lunches & Movie Nights
Movie Night at the Madeira Legion is held in the winter, on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 PM.
Pender Harbour Carol Ship Parade
Pender Harbour Carol Ship Parade
Pender Harbour Carol Ship Parade
In December, we’re invited to decorate and light up our boats for the Carol Ship Parade in Pender Harbour.
weekly race results
