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Sailing camps - Glenmore Sailing School

Glenmore Sailing School Sailing camps

Our sailing day camps have been running for the past 50 years. They are friendly, fun and one of our most popular programs. Sailing day camps are available for ages 7 to 17.

How to choose the right day camp

Beginners under 100 lb enter the sailing program at Wet Feet 7-8 yrs and Wet feet 9 plus. Beginners over 100 pounds start in CANSail 1. From there, students move through the levels based upon their individual skill development and instructor recommendation.

Children age of 11 and/or under 100 pounds sail Optimists, in summer camp. After the Opti program, the boat class is determined by CANSail level. CANSail 1 and 2 use the 420s. CANSail 3 and 4 sail either Laser or race-rigged 420.

View our Youth Day camp CanSail Registration chart.

Types of sailing day camps

You can register online, in person at our Recreation facilities, or by calling
403-268-3800.

Summer registration for sailing day camps is now open.
Programs start the week of July 4, 2022.

Wet feet

In this hands-on introductory course, your junior sailor will participate in fun activities on water and on land. Using Opti boats which are specifically designed for juniors; participants will explore in groups of 2 or 3 with an emphasis on fun and participation.

Prerequisite: Participants must be under 100lbs.

Age: 7 - 14 years

Prerequisite: None

CANSail Opti 1

This course is for sailors looking to work on their CANSail 1 skills. Sail in winds up to 35 km/hr and refine basic propulsion, direction and balance skills in an Optimist class sailboat, specific to this weight class.

Age: 9 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Wet feet and weigh under 100 lbs.

CANSail Opti 2

CANSail Opti 2 supports CANSail 2 skill building. Sail in winds up to 35 km/hr and refine propulsion, direction and balance skills in an Optimist class sailboat, specific to this weight class.

Age: 9 - 17 years

Prerequisite: CANSail Opti 1 or WetFeet and weigh under 100 lbs.

CanSail 1

This course is for beginner sailors who have no previous experience. Students will work on their CANSail 1 skills and will sail in winds up to 30 km/hr and learn basic propulsion, direction and balance skills in a 420 class sailboat. Emphasis will be placed on teamwork and having fun!

Age: 9 - 17 years

Prerequisite: Weigh over 100 lbs.

CANSail 2

This course is for sailors looking to work on CANSail 2 skills. Sail in winds up to 35 km/hr and continue to refine propulsion, direction and balance skills in 420 class sailboats. Emphasis will be on teamwork, skill development and fun!

Age: 9 - 17 years

Prerequisite: CANSail 1 or CANSail Opti 1 and weigh over 100 lbs.

CANSail 3

This course is for intermediate sailors looking to work on CANSail 3 skills. Sail in winds up to 40 km/hr and learn intermediate sailing skills and basic racing knowledge. Emphasis will be on teamwork, skill development and a fun sailing environment!

Age: 11 - 17 years

Prerequisite: CANSail 2 or CANSail Opti 2 and weigh over 100 lbs.

CANSail 4

This course is for intermediate sailors looking to work on CANSail 4 skills. Sailors will sail in wind up to 40 km/hr in a Laser class sailboat. Emphasis will be placed in skill refinement in racing specific environments.

Age: 11 - 17 years

Prerequisite: CANSail 3

CANSail 5 + Chutes & Wires

This course is for intermediate sailors looking to work on CANSail 5 skills. Sailors will sail in 40 km/hr+ winds in a safe and fun environment, while learning spinnaker and trapeze skills in a 420 class sailboat.

Age: 11 - 17 years

Prerequisite: CANSail 4

About our instructors

Our instructors are Sail Canada certified, knowledgable and active members of the sailing community. They are enthusiastic about making sure the next generation of sailors are just as passionate as they are.

What are classes like?

Campers sail every day, weather permitting. They get in class time to learn sailing theory and work on knots. They will also take part in daily sailing related games, morning Flag Circle, a field trip, and the much-beloved tradition of Pirates Day.

Come prepared

The school provides boats, lifejackets, and all safety equipment. Students are required to bring:

  • closed-toed non-slip footwear
  • a change of clothes, including underwear
  • sunscreen
  • rain gear such as a rain jacket or rain pants, according to weather
  • water bottle
  • packed lunch or a letter from a parent giving them permission to go offsite to purchase lunch

Pre-care and post-care

We are not offering pre-care and post-care for the 2022 season.

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