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    • September 22, 2026
    • 19:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • September 24, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • September 25, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • September 26, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • September 26, 2026
    • September 27, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 3
    Register

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two consecutive 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    • September 27, 2026
    • October 18, 2026
    • 4 sessions
    • Glenmore Sailing Club
    • October 02, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • October 03, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • October 03, 2026
    • October 04, 2026
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 2
    Register

    Keelboat 2 (Keelboat Skipper) expands your sailing knowledge and experience, and adds the skills required to be a successful lake sailor in Calgary - including sailing away from and to the dock and trailering skills (see note A).

    During this course, you are put in charge of the sailboat and crew during all sailing manoeuvers.

    Successful completion requires consistent demonstration of abilities on the water.

    • Course prerequisite: Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing).
    • This course is required to skipper the Club's co-op keelboats.
    • These are the Performance Objectives covered in Keelboat 2 (Keelboat Skipper).
    For students panning to continue their education with Keelboat 3, all Basic Cruising Standard Performance Objectives are covered in both the Keelboat 2 and Keelboat 3 courses.  

    Basic Cruising Skills Book

    The Basic Cruising Skills book is required reading for this course.

    Students who don't have this book from their Keelboat 1 course can purchase it at a discounted price.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.



    Course Information:

    Questions? Email us.

    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

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    Note A: Trailering Skills Note
    Students whose vehicle is capable of towing 2,500+ pounds and who have a 2" hitch ball on a hitch insert with a top of ball height of approx. 17" will be coached on trailering skills. This is not mandatory for this course, but is highly recommended for individuals planning to join the co-op boat program and sail the co-op keelboats. 

    • October 10, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • October 16, 2026
    • May 16, 2027
    • 7 sessions


    • October 31, 2026
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • November 17, 2026
    • 18:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • May 15, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • June 05, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

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    • June 11, 2027
    • June 13, 2027
    • 3 sessions
    • GSC at Glenmore Reservior

    2025 Driftwood Regatta


    SCHEDULE

    Friday, June 13 - Social

    17:00 - 19:00 On Site Registration at GSC Clubhouse

    18:00 - 22:00 Social, Appies, cash bar, entertainment at GSC Clubhouse


    Saturday, June 14  ALL CLASSES RACING

    07:30-08:30 Commodore’s Breakfast at GSC Clubhouse

    08:00-09:00 On-Site Registration at GSC Clubhouse

    09:15 Skippers’ meeting at GSC Clubhouse

    10:30 Warning signal, first race of the day

    12:00 Lunch ashore at GSC Clubhouse

    18:00 Dinner & Social at GSC Clubhouse with Live Music

    NOTE: If you are coming for the party and did not order a dinner ticket, there will be appies available for purchase at the cash bar.  Dinner and Live Music tickets can be purchased as a bundle or individually.  Please email social@glenmoresailingclub.com if you have any questions.

    19:00 40 LOVE BAND:

    40-Love is a six-piece band that was formed under social distancing rules in the clubhouse at the Calgary Tennis Club during Covid times. Featuring two players that have played on numerous recordings, and another who has played with symphonies as well as toured with major artists, 40-Love presents a good variety of predominantly classic rock tunes, with a hint of country and blues. Playing recognizable, danceable, and enjoyable music, 40-Love puts an emphasis on fun in their musical selection and performance.

    Sunday, June 15 ALL CLASSES RACING

    8:30-09:30 Commodore’s Breakfast

    10:00 Warning signal, first race of the day

    14:00 No further races will be started

    16:00 Awards at GSC Clubhouse

    DOWNLOAD THE 2025 NOR & SI ON THE DRIFTWOOD EVENT PAGE

    Sailing Instructions will be available online at the Event Page above by June 1, 2025, or at the clubhouse on the evening of the 13th and the morning of the 14th.

    If you would like to charter one of our boats for this event and/or are coming in from out of town and would like to have more information with regards to accommodations, please reach out to Chris L @ fleet.captain@glenmoresailingclub.com and Kian R @ social@glenmoresailingclub.com for accommodations.



    • June 19, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • June 20, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • June 25, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • June 26, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • June 27, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • July 03, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • July 10, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • July 17, 2027
    • 07:00 - 16:00
    • GSC at Glenmore Reservior

    2025 Midsummer Regatta

    SCHEDULE


    Saturday July 19th All classes racing

    07:30 - 09:00 - Commodore's Breakfast
    08:00-09:00 On-Site Registration at GSC Clubhouse
    09:15 Skippers’ meeting at GSC Clubhouse
    10:30 Warning signal, first race of the day

    Lunch Afloat - Bring your Own

    15:30 No further races will be started
    18:00 Results and Awards at GSC Clubhouse.

    Food and drinks available for purchase after racing

    Download NOR and Sailing Instructions on Event Page


    • July 24, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • July 25, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • July 31, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • August 01, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • August 08, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • August 14, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • August 15, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • August 21, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • August 28, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • September 04, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • September 17, 2027
    • September 19, 2027
    • 3 sessions
    • Glenmore Sailing Club

    Two days of racing to wrap up the regatta season at the Glenmore Sailing Club.

    Saturday, 11 All classes racing 

    08:00-09:00 On-Site Included Commodore's breakfast at GSC Clubhouse
    08:00-09:00 On-Site Registration at GSC Clubhouse

    09:15 Skippers’ meeting at GSC Clubhouse
    10:30 Warning signal, first race of the day
    16:00 No further races will be started
    16:30 Food and drinks for purchase at GSC Clubhouse
    18:00 Results


    Sunday, 12 All classes racing 

    08:00-09:00 On-Site Included Commodor's breakfast at GSC Clubhouse
    10:00 Warning signal, first race of the day

    15:00 No further races will be started
    16:00 Food and drinks for purchase at GSC Clubhouse
    16:30 Results and Awards at GSC Clubhouse



    2021 NOR Frostbite Regatta

    • September 25, 2027
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • June 24, 2028
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

    • July 29, 2028
    • 08:00 - 23:30

    The Club is closed today for a Private Event.

    We rent the Glenmore Sailing Club for awesome events in a private setting overlooking the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Connect with us to talk about hosting your event.

Club Location:
8601 24 St SW, Calgary, AB T2V 5H9
(South Glenmore Park) - view map

The Club is fully wheelchair accessible.

Mailing Address:
Box 72107, Glenmore Landing PO
Calgary, Alberta T2V 5H9

Phone: (403) 238-2044

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Racing fleets at the club:
SanJuan 21s (website and Facebook)
Fireballs (Fireball Alberta)

     

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Our youth sailing program  charitable donations are generously managed by
Parks Foundation Calgary.

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Our thanks for their support!


Thank you for the grant to purchase boats and equipment for our youth sailing programs.





Thank you for the Amateur Sport Grant to purchase boats and equipment for our youth sailing programs. 




Thank you to the Community Initiatives Program for funding to purchase boats and equipment for our youth sailing programs.


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