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Youth Sailing Camps

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Accessible, affordable sailing camps help youth develop skills including:

  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • Self-reliance
  • Mechanics
  • Coping with Adversity
  • Water Safety
  • Math and Science
  • Balance
  • The Power of Possibility
Our sailing camps include land-based and on-the-water education using Club-provided sailboats (Optimist or 420's). These boats are used globally as youth training sailboats for even the youngest of children. For youth under 100lbs, please register in our "Kids" programs. For youth over 100lbs, please register in our "Teen" programs. Both programs cover the same material and teach the same skills. The teen program uses larger boats that require more weight to easily sail. 

All youth sailing camps are taught by Sail Canada accredited instructors


The camp schedule for 2023 can be found in the Sailing Camp Package below. Registration will open Saturday. February 11th at 10:30 AM.

Please read the Sailing Camp Package as it contains everything you need to know about youth sailing lessons.



Please read the Sailing Camp Package as it contains everything you need to know about youth sailing lessons.


The Glenmore Sailing Club is a proud Community Sport Partner with KidSport Calgary. Read more about accessing financial assistance for your kid(s) to get or stay involved in sailing.

WetFeet (ages 5-7)

is a half-day or full day, week-long introduction class. This camp focuses on getting a fun and safe introduction to the sport of sailing with age appropriate learning for this age group.


CANSail 1 (ages 8-16)

is a full day, week long introduction class. The primary focus of this course is to provide a fun and safe introduction to the sport of sailing. There are no prerequisites for this course.



Mobile Sailing School
We're excited about the partnerships the Club has with Calgary's lake communities to bring our Mobile Sailing School to kids in their home communities. Same great fun experiencing the joy of sailing... at home! 

Auburn Bay


Mahogany






CANSail 2 (ages 8-16)

is a full day, 2 week long intermediate class. The prerequisite for this course is completion of CANSail 1.





CANSail 3+ (ages 8-16) is a full day, two week long advanced course. The prerequisite for this course is completion of CANSail 1 & 2.

During this course, content will be taken from CANSail 3 through CANSail 6. Lessons will be tailored to the sailors in the group.





Youth of all ages and experience levels wanting more sailing time, education and the thrill of racing sailboats might consider joining our Youth Team.


Upcoming events

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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)

GST #88037 2875 RT0001

Donate to Youth Sailing

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

Learn more and donate online

Our thanks for their support!


Thank you for your support



McKenzie Towne






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.


Community Sport Partner

Member of

Sail Canada
Alberta Sailing Association 

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