CANSail 1 - kids & teens (9 - 17 years)

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Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PMGlenmore Sailing School

About this event

Kids and teens new to sailing will be introduced to basic techniques and skills. In a 420 dinghy, they will learn: how to sail in winds up to 30 km/hr sailing in open water with a partner propulsion direction balance Prerequisite: Must weigh more than 85 lbs. Please bring: Weather appropriate clothing, change of clothes, non-slip closed-toed shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sailing Lessons - Child and Sail Canada and Checklick

Kids and teens new to sailing will be introduced to basic techniques and skills. In a 420 dinghy, they will learn: how to sail in winds up to 30 km/hr sailing in open water with a partner propulsion direction balance Prerequisite: Must weigh more than 85 lbs. Please bring: Weather appropriate clothing, change of clothes, non-slip closed-toed shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sailing Lessons - Child and Sail Canada and Checklick

Time

9:00 AM

Saturday • 6 hours

Venue

Glenmore Sailing School

8003 14 ST SW

Event details & source links

$220

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