CANSail 1 Opti - kids & teens (9 - 14 years)

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Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • 12:00 AM - 3:00 AMGlenmore Sailing School

About this event

Kids and teens will be introduced to basic sailing skills in an Optimist class sailboat. They will learn: how to sail in winds up to 25 km/hr solo open water sailing propulsion direction balance Prerequisite: Must weigh less than 100 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 will be introduced to basic sailing skills in an Optimist class sailboat. They will learn: how to sail in winds up to 25 km/hr solo open water sailing propulsion direction balance Prerequisite: Must weigh less than 100 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

12:00 AM

Wednesday • 3 hours

Venue

Glenmore Sailing School

Glenmore Sailing School

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$230

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