Kelowna Yacht Club

Adult Learn to Sail · Intro to Keelboat Sailing
2025-05-27 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-22 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver) and 5 more dates | On the Water
Learn to sail on a 27-foot Keelboat! Enjoy a lesson spent out on the water, learning valuable skills and experiencing the joys of sailing. No previous sailing experience is necessary, and you can learn at any age. Instructors will tailor the lesson to your skill level and abilities. Taught by a certified captain, each session has a maximum of four participants, and it is recommended to schedule two or more lessons to advance your sailing skills.
Successful completion of 4 sessions will mean a Sail Canada “Start Keelboating” Certification.
Introduction to Sailing
Age: 15 +
Dates:
· Tuesdays | April 15 – October 21
· Thursdays | June 5 – October 23
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Cost: $90 / single lesson
Have questions about this program or looking for a custom booking? Contact the KYC Sailing & Watersport Education Team directly at sailingschool@kelownayachtclub.com.
Pricing does not include GST, which will be applied to select youth offerings and all adult courses.

Blossom Time Regatta
2025-05-23 17:00 - 2025-05-25 18:00 | Grand Banquet Room
2025 Blossom Time Regatta May 23-25, 2025
Registration:
Skipper & Vessel Registration Weekend Meal Tickets Crew Registration Reciprocal Moorage Request
Race Information:
Notice of Race Sailing Instructions Appendix S Message Boards

2025 Fee Schedule:
Skipper & Vessel Registration Entry Fee:
• Regular Entry Fee: $160.00* Includes:

Friday Night Welcome Social
Two Full Days of Racing
Saturday Night Social Activities
Sunday Awards Banquet with Prizes for Winners in Each Fleet
One (1) Weekend Meal Ticket (Additional Meal Tickets Available for Purchase)

*Subject to applicable taxes & fees.
Weekend Meal Tickets: Continue on this page to purchase.
• Meal Ticket: $74.00** Includes:

Saturday Morning Hot Breakfast Buffet
Saturday Evening Dinner Buffet
Sunday Morning Hot Breakfast Buffet
Sunday Afternoon BBQ Buffet

**Subject to applicable taxes & gratuities.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, May 23
5 – 7 PM: Registration & Check-In | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)

All Skippers are asked to check-in at the Registration Desk

All participants who have purchased a weekend meal ticket are asked to check-in at the Registration Desk to receive their wristband.

5 -10 PM: Welcome Social | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)

Join your fellow sailors to kick off the regatta weekend!

Food & beverages are available for purchase.

Saturday, May 24
8:30 – 10 AM: Breakfast | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)

Available for all participants with a weekend meal ticket. Please note that no other food service will be available in the Grand Banquet Room at this time.

11 AM: First Warning Signal | On the Water
4:30 PM: Mojito Bar | Commodore’s Dock

Please bring your own cup to enjoy these delicious beverages!

5 PM: Bar Opens | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)
6 – 7:30 PM: Dinner Buffet | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)

Available for all participants with a weekend meal ticket. Please note that no other food service will be available in the Grand Banquet Room at this time.

8 – 10 PM: Live Music featuring the McKinley Band
Sunday, May 25
8 – 9:30 AM: Breakfast | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)

Available for all participants with a weekend meal ticket. Please note that no other food service will be available in the Grand Banquet Room at this time.

10:30 AM: First Warning Signal | On the Water
2 PM: BBQ Buffet (Flexible start time) | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse)

Available for all participants with a weekend meal ticket. Please note that no other food service will be available in the Grand Banquet Room at this time.

Following the BBQ: Awards Banquet & Ceremony | Grand Banquet Room (Second Floor of KYC Clubhouse) Timing is approximate and will vary depending on the time of the final race.
For more information or any questions, please contact Cary at cary@kelownayachtclub.com.
Race Results
2025 Blossomtime Regatta Results – here
Archived Results

2024 Blossomtime Regatta Results
2023 Blossomtime Regatta Results
2022 Blossomtime Regatta Results
2019 Blossomtime Regatta Results
2018 Blossomtime Regatta Results

Safe Boating Awareness Week
2025-05-17 08:00 - 2025-05-23 17:00
Join us in recognizing Safe Boating Awareness Week, a national initiative focused on promoting safe and responsible boating practices. While the Kelowna Yacht Club is not hosting an in-person event, we encourage all members and visitors to take a moment to review important boating safety guidelines before heading out on the water this season.
Learn more by visiting our Boating Safety page.
Let’s work together to keep our waterways safe for everyone.

May Long Weekend
2025-05-16 17:00 - 2025-05-19 21:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Make Kelowna Yacht Club a part of your long weekend plans and join us for dining and live entertainment programming all weekend long!
Friday, May 16
• 5:00 PM – Close: Regular Menu Service · Member Lounge

Long Weekend Feature of the Day: Fresh Fish Feature Dinner · Available from 5:00PM – Close (or until quantities last)
Enjoy ALL DAY Happy Hour drinks & daily drink features.

Saturday, May 17:
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Long Weekend Brunch Menu · Member Lounge
• 1:00 PM – Close: Long Weekend Menu · Member Lounge
Enjoy ALL DAY Happy Hour drinks & daily drink features.
Please note, regular menu service will be on pause for this date.

Sunday, May 18:
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Long Weekend Brunch Menu · Member Lounge
• 1:00 PM – Close: Long Weekend Menu · Member Lounge
Enjoy ALL DAY Happy Hour drinks & daily drink features.
Please note, regular menu service will be on pause for this date.

Monday, May 19:
• 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Long Weekend Brunch Menu · Member Lounge
• 12:00 – Close: Long Weekend Menu · Member Lounge
Long Weekend Feature of the Day: Wings & Beer Feature · Available 12:00PM-Close (or until quantities last)
Enjoy ALL DAY Happy Hour drinks & daily drink features.
Please note, regular menu service will be on pause for this date.

Mother's Day Dinner
2025-05-11 17:00 - 21:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Treat the amazing moms in your life to a delicious evening at the Kelowna Yacht Club. Join us for our Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet featuring chef-curated dishes, decadent desserts, and a stunning lakefront view. Let us do the cooking while you enjoy quality time together.
Sunday, May 11 | 5:00PM – 9:00PM
KYC Members & Guests | $44.95*
Children 6-12 | $16.95*
Children 5 & younger | Complimentary
Registration is required. Cancellations received after May 9th will be subject to the full ticket price. Please note, no-shows will be billed for the full registration amount. Should you need to cancel, book for a larger group or have any questions, please contact the us at 250-762-3310 ext. 228 or at andrea@kelownayachtclub.com.
*Prices are subject to applicable taxes & gratuity
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MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

This event is open to members and their guests at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at info@kelownayachtclub.com or by phoning 250-762-3310.

Mother’s Day Dinner Buffet Menu:
Salads and Cold Platters

Caesar salad GF
Spring spinach and strawberry salad GF + VG
Harissa roasted rainbow carrot salad GF + VG
Locally sourced charcuterie platter
International cheese board

Hot Items

Herb roasted yukon potatoes VG
Roasted broccolini, fennel roasted cauliflower, braised red cabbage VG
Grilled chicken breast with mushroom hunter sauce GF
Sockeye salmon with maple mustard beurre blanc GF

Action Stations

Assorted sushi platters
Slow roasted beef striploin with red wine demi glace and horseradish aioli

Dessert

Assortment of seasonal desserts and squares
vanilla greek yogurt panna cotta with honey granola crunch
Brandy flambeed berries over house made vanilla gelato

Mother's Day Brunch
2025-05-11 09:30 - 14:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Treat the mom in your life to a special brunch at Kelowna Yacht Club!
Join us on Mother’s Day and celebrate with a decadent display of breakfast and lunch favourites. Our Mother’s Day brunch buffet will have a wide array of options for everyone in the family, including chef-attended roast and carving stations, an eggs benedict station, sushi, salads, desserts and much, much more!
Sunday, May 11 | 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
KYC Members & Guests | $39.95*
Children 6-12 | $16.95*
Children 5 & younger | Complimentary
Registration is required. Cancellations received after May 9th will be subject to the full ticket price. Please note, no-shows will be billed for the full registration amount. Should you need to cancel, book for a larger group or have any questions, please contact the us at 250-762-3310 ext. 228 or at andrea@kelownayachtclub.com.
*Prices are subject to applicable taxes & gratuity
You may also be interested in checking out:
MOTHER’S DAY DINNER

This event is open to members and their guests at this time. If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at info@kelownayachtclub.com or by phoning 250-762-3310.

Book Club
2025-05-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
The Kelowna Yacht Club’s Book Club is a reading group that reads and discusses the latest novels and old favourites. Every month a new book is selected, based around a topic or theme. The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month.
Thursday, October 9
November · Little Bee by Chris Cleave
7:00 PM | Book Discussion – Zoom or Jib Room

Want to join the Book Club? New members are always welcome! Please contact us here, and we will connect you with the group.

Upcoming 2025 Books:

December · Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Kindly note that this experience is open to Kelowna Yacht Club members & their guests. If you are interested in Membership, more information can be found here.

Commodore's Table
2025-05-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Join Commodore Michael Newcombe and fellow Directors in the Member Lounge for an evening of open dialogue and updates at the Commodore’s Table. This is your chance to connect with Club leadership, share ideas, and hear the latest on Club initiatives. Drop in for a casual, conversational setting—all members are welcome!
Member Lounge
5:00 – 7:00 PM

Cinco de Mayo Weekend
2025-05-03 17:00 - 2025-05-05 22:00 | Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Kelowna Yacht Club all weekend long!
Transport yourself to a beautiful, sunny beach in Mexico and join us for a weekend of themed food & beverage specials, and entertainment by DJ Krucial K on Saturday night!
SATURDAY, MAY 3
Mexican Buffet · $37.95* · 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Entertainment by DJ Krucial K · 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Registration for Saturday night is required. Cancellations received after May 1st will be subject to the full ticket price. Please note, no-shows will be billed for the full registration amount. Should you need to cancel, book for a larger group or have any questions, please contact the us at 250-762-3310 ext. 228 or at andrea@kelownayachtclub.com.
SUNDAY, MAY 4 & MONDAY, MAY 5
Food & Drink Specials · 2:00 PM – Close
Reservations are highly recommended for Sunday and can be made on the Kelowna Yacht Club app, online here or by phoning the Member Lounge at (778)478-8215.
*Plus applicable taxes & gratuity.

MEXICAN BUFFET:
Salads and Cold Platters

Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad
Street Corn Salad
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail
House Pickled Vegetables
Chips and Salsa

Hot Offerings

Pulled Pork Carnitas
Pan fried Snapper – Fresh Mango Salsa
Mushroom Taquito – Salsa Roja
Arroz Rojo – Red Rice
Spice Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grilled Broccolini

Taco Bar

Pulled chicken mole, Chorizo sweet peppers, Roasted poblano, Corn tortilla
Refried beans, avocado Pico de Gallo, Salsa Verde, Pineapple salsa, cilantro, limes, pickled red onion
Crema, queso, Cholula, hot sauce

Dessert

Fried Churros, cinnamon sugar – chocolate sauce
Traditional flan, Squares and Cakes

Kelowna Boat Show
2025-04-27 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Kelowna Yacht Club, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
One of the Okanagan’s largest boating events of the year is back! The Kelowna Boat Show 2025 – hosted by Kelowna Yacht Club at its spectacular waterfront location, is set for another year. This engaging and lively event is open to the public is geared towards boating and watersport enthusiasts, and is great family fun! With over 150 new and used boats for sale, ranging from entry-level to pontoon, wakeboard and cruiser, kayaks and paddleboards, the Boat Show has something for everyone.
Find out more information at kelownaboatshow.com.

Kelowna Boat Show Volunteers
2025-04-26 09:30 - 2025-04-27 18:30
The Kelowna Boat Show is looking for volunteers for Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27.
This is the perfect opportunity to get involved at the Club and meet new members.
To volunteer, please complete the Volunteer Form found here.
If you have any questions, please give us a call at 250-762-3310. ext. 200.

Member Lounge Live Music Series
2025-04-22 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-21 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-04-15 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-04-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
This April, we are shaking things up with a special live music series in the Member Lounge! This series will feature bands and musicians not currently on our roster and we want to hear from you. Join us for these special performances, discover new sounds, and share your feedback to help shape future entertainment at the club.
April 14 ·Shalisa Duo
6:30 – 8:30 PM
April 15 · Dynamic Duo Band
April 21 · Roseanarig
April 22 · Cat Wells Blues Band
Reservations are recommended and can be made on the Kelowna Yacht Club app, online here or by phoning the Member Lounge at (778)478-8215.

Easter Brunch
2025-04-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
Spring has almost sprung, which means Easter is fast approaching!
Celebrate the holiday with friends and family at Kelowna Yacht Club’s Easter Brunch. Join us for a decadent display of breakfast and lunch favourites, including chef-attended roast and carving stations, an eggs benedict bar, salads, desserts and much, much more!
Sunday, April 20 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
KYC Members & Guests | $39.95*
Children 6-12 | $16.95*
Children 5 & younger | Complimentary
View the Brunch Menu
Registration is required. Please note the maximum seating capacity per booking is 8. For groups larger than this, more than one table registration will be required.
Please note, reservations are currently only open for KYC members & their guests.
For any questions, please contact the Member Lounge at 778-478-8215 or by emailing us here.
*Prices are subject to applicable taxes & gratuity.

Commodore's Table
2025-04-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Member Lounge, 1370 Water St, Kelowna, BC, V1Y 1J1, Canada
The Commodore’s Table returns!
Join Commodore Michael Newcombe and fellow Directors in the Member Lounge for an evening of open dialogue and updates. This is your chance to connect with Club leadership, share ideas, and hear the latest on Club initiatives. Drop in for a casual, conversational setting—all members are welcome!
Member Lounge
5:00 – 7:00 PM
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday, March 19
Wednesday, April 16
