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Through classroom-based learning, kids and teens will be introduced to theoretical content from CANSail 3, 4 and 5. There is no on-water portion. They will learn: upwind and downwind gybing hiking techniques racing theory tactics and sail controls Prerequisite: CANSail 2 Please bring: Pen, notebook, lunch, snack, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sail Canada and Checklick
Time
9:00 AM
Saturday • 6 hours
Venue
Glenmore Sailing School
8003 14 ST SW
Sunday, March 22, 2026 • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Through classroom-based learning, kids and teens will be introduced to theoretical content from CANSail 3, 4 and 5. There is no on-water portion. They will learn: upwind and downwind gybing hiking techniques racing theory tactics and sail controls Prerequisite: CANSail 2 Please bring: Pen, notebook, lunch, snack, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sail Canada and Checklick
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Saturday, June 6, 2026 • 12:30 AM - 1:30 AM
Learn more about the history of the area as you are sailed around the Glenmore reservoir on our 22-foot Katalina. No sailing experience is required. You will learn about: history of the sailing school large sailboat safety how the site was used before the reservoir was created Prerequisite: None Please bring: Clothes that can get wet, sunscreen, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sail Canada and Checklick
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Sunday, June 7, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Kids and teens will learn intermediate sailing skills in a 420 dinghy, They will: sail in winds up to 40 km/hr sail in open water with a partner learn basic racing knowledge refine their propulsion, direction and balance skills Prerequisite: CANSail 2 or CANSail 2 Opti, 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
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Campers who have previous sailing experience will increase their sailing knowledge on the water in a 420 dinghy and during in-class learning. During this two-week day camp, campers will work on: sailing in winds 40 km/hr and above team work and racing skills advanced sailing curriculum spinnaker and trapeze skills Prerequisite: CANSail 5 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 s...
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Friday, July 24, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
In this beginner two-week sailing camp, campers will learn how to sail in a 420 dinghy, while also working on their teamwork skills. Campers will work on: sailing in winds up to 30 km/hr learning how to propel a boat direction and steering balancing the sailboat Prerequisite: No previous experience required and must weigh more than 85 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...
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 • 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Sail in a Laser class sailboat to improve your sailing skills. You will: sail in winds up to 40 km/hr sail solo in open water refine skills in racing specific environments Prerequisite: CANSail 3 Please bring: Weather appropriate clothing, change of clothes, non-slip closed-toed shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sailing Lessons - Adult and Sail Canada and Checklick
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Continue to refine basic sailing skills while in a 420 dinghy. You will work on improving: sailing in winds up to 35 km/hr sailing in open water with a partner propulsion direction balance Prerequisite: CANSail 1 Please bring: Weather appropriate clothing, change of clothes, non-slip closed-toed shoes, water bottle Forms/waivers: Sailing Lessons - Adult and Sail Canada and Checklick
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School
Sunday, May 10, 2026 • 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
In a 420 dinghy, kids and teens will continue to grow and refine their sailing skills like: sailing in winds up to 35 km/hr sailing in open water with a partner propulsion direction balance Prerequisite: CANSail 1 or CANSail 1 Opti, 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
Venue: Glenmore Sailing School