Glenmore Sailing Club - True North Warrior Sailing (free for active military and veterans)

True North Warrior Sailing

Teamwork, unit cohesion, self-reliance and fun.

Learn to crew and helm a sailboat.

Basic Training Camp

Challenge yourself to learn the fundamentals of sailing through this inclusive course for active military and veterans.

Over this weekend course you will develop the fundamental keelboat crew sailing skills to sail in moderate daytime conditions through both ashore and on-the-water instruction. We sail the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.

(photo of the first cohort of Warrior Sailors & onboard coaches, 2019)

Each sailboat has an experienced sailor as your personal onboard coach working with three military community participants. Participants sail the boat, and the coach is with you to guide you through applying sailing theory and seamanship skills.

By the end of the weekend, you will have learned and applied the fundamental sailing theory to successfully crew and manage a sailboat on the water.

This is an inclusive program open to all genders, ages, and abilities.

Questions? We have answers.

What is the cost of the Basic Training camp?

It's Free. There is no cost for active military and veterans. We provide qualified coaches and instructors, the training facility, all the equipment, sailboats, and meals.

I'm not available all three days of the Basic Training Camp.

Participants should plan to participate in the full weekend program. This is an ongoing program, there will be other times that will fit into your schedule.

Can I bring my dog?

Service animals are welcome at the Basic Training Camp. Dogs are not allowed on the docks / boats. Feel free to bring a person to watch your dog while we are on the water.

Is sailing safe?

Yes. And it's fun.
Camp sailboats will have 3 participants and an on-board coach. The SanJuan 21 keelboat is a great boat to learn on.

Can the sailboats accommodate people with disabilities?

Yes.
The Disable Sailing Association of Alberta has a Sonar keelboat which is adapted to accommodate people with disabilities.

If I enjoy sailing, how can I continue sailing after the Camp?

We add you to the Crew List (no obligation to participate) and let you know when there are available crew spots to go racing with Club members.
Take a Start Keelboat Sailing course and then the Keelboat Spinnaker course (discount lesson fees for Basic Training Camp participants).
The Glenmore Sailing Club has a fleet of Co-op Sailboats available for members.

Questions? Call 403-238-2044.

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