CANSail 1 Opti: summer day camp (9 - 14 years)

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Monday, August 17, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMGlenmore Sailing School

About this event

Campers new to sailing will increase their confidence on the water in an Optimist class sailboat and grow their teamwork skills in this two-week camp. They will work on: sailing in winds up to 25 km/hr learn how to propel a boat balancing the sailboat Prerequisite: WetFeet, and must weigh less than 100 lbs. Please bring: A healthy lunch and snack, refillable water bottle, any necessary medication, closed-toe non-slip footwear, a full change of clothes, rain gear and sunscreen. Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form available in the My Forms section of your Live and Play account , Medication Permission and Record Form Print only, Sailing Lessons - Child Print only, and Sail Canada and Checklick Print only.

Campers new to sailing will increase their confidence on the water in an Optimist class sailboat and grow their teamwork skills in this two-week camp. They will work on: sailing in winds up to 25 km/hr learn how to propel a boat balancing the sailboat Prerequisite: WetFeet, and must weigh less than 100 lbs. Please bring: A healthy lunch and snack, refillable water bottle, any necessary medication, closed-toe non-slip footwear, a full change of clothes, rain gear and sunscreen. Forms/waivers: Day Camp Participant Information Form available in the My Forms section of your Live and Play account , Medication Permission and Record Form Print only, Sailing Lessons - Child Print only, and Sail Canada and Checklick Print only.

Time

9:00 AM

Monday • 7 hours

Venue

Glenmore Sailing School

8003 14 ST SW

Event details & source links

$463.5

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