Glenmore Sailing Club - Collegiate Sailing

Calgary's student run competitive & recreational sailing clubs have the support, education and mentorship of the Glenmore Sailing Club.

Experience Sailing.
Experience not necessary.

Next Information Session

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Collegiate Sailing Training

Theory in the off-season (January through April) will cover: racing rules, the pre-start, starting, sailing upwind, sailing downwind, mark roundings
On the water

Other Sailing Opportunities

Recreational sailing in Calgary.
Coastal Keelboat Trip - Finish the summer sailing season with a trip to the BC coast / Gulf Islands before returning to school for the fall semester.
Iceboating! Sailing in Alberta does not end when the water freezes. We have a connection with the Ghost Lake Iceboating Club. Get out on a Iceboat and glide over the ice at up to 100km/hr.

FAQ

How long has collegiate sailing been around in Canada?

It's been around for years, and there is an association for Collegiate Sailing in Canada and another for ate sailing in the USA.
It's new in Calgary.

What is the cost of joining a collegiate sailing club?

Clubs are hoping to keep costs low, so the club remains accessible, each club will set their own membership fee (plan for under $150). There are costs and there will be fundraising.

Do I need to know how to sail?

Why is there a focus on racing?

Because it is fun and because it condenses learning... the skills required to sail recreationally and for sport are the same.

Will the boats capsize? Is sailing safe?

Sailing is safe. Dinghies can capsize, and they can easily be righted. It can be a surprise the first time it happens, but it is definitely not scary.

What boats will we be sailing?

The standard boat for collegiate sailing in North America is the 420, which is sailed by two people.
While the clubs are getting established, if you go racing on someone else's boat for Wednesday Night Racing or a regatta, it's likely to be a Fireball (dinghy) or a SanJuan 21 (keelboat).