Youth Sailing

Accessible and affordable, our Summer Sailing Camps include land-based and on-the-water education in the Optimist sailboat, one of the most popular youth sailboats. Children 5 and up can learn to sail the Optimist. Additional youth coaching available through our Youth Team.

Learn to Sail

Where would you like go sailing with your new sailing skills?

• Charter a sailboat on the west coast or the Caribbean.
• Start racing (fly a blue flag to identify yourself as a new racer... other boats will assist / coach / give you a bit more room).
• Take family and friends sailing.
• Use the Club's boats (dinghies and keelboats) to get more sailing time, the Club many boats available for members.
  

The Club's sailing lessons start out with the fundamental skills needed to enjoy sailing and go all the way up to advanced sailing techniques.  Start with the basics. Add more skills as you need them.

While you are thinking about learning to sail, this video gives you a step-by-step overview of learning to sail.

Socials

There's an active year-round social calendar... First Wednesday Socials in the off season, a burger and a beverage at the Club every Wednesday evening after racing, pre- and post-event socials. The stories and friendships last forever.

Racing

New sailors often shy away from Competition saying "it is something to do when I'm experienced." Racing sailboats can be done at all levels of experience. Racing adds structure to your "sailing around" time. 
One season of racing = years of "sailing around" time.

• Wednesday Night Racing - early May through mid-September. This is  some of the best experience you can get to improve your sailing.
• Fall Sunday Series - Sunday afternoons mid-September until the end of October. Bring your toques and gloves, the fall winds are great.
  
• Weekend Regattas - local and away, there are many opportunities to go sailing.

Youth Sailing Camps

Fun, safe and affordable sailing lessons.
We offer Sail Canada accredited CANSail learn to sail courses taught by Sail Canada accredited instructors.

Register now!

Sailing for Scouts
Details and Registration.

Register your group for a three-hour "Introduction to Sailing" course. Scouts earn their Level 1 sailing badge through this course.

Warrior Sailing

Register now for a free three-day learn to sail camp. Open to Active Military and Veterans.

Collegiate Sailing
GSC is actively supporting university students building student sailing clubs. Join other students in establishing Post-Secondary Sailing Clubs in Calgary.