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Historic sailing tour - all ages (7+ years)

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Saturday, September 5, 2026 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PMGlenmore Sailing School
Historic sailing tour - all ages (7+ years)

About this event

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

Time

1:00 PM

Saturday • 1 hour

Venue

Glenmore Sailing School

8003 14 ST SW

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