Youth sailing lessons - Glenmore Sailing School
Glenmore Sailing School Youth sailing lessons
Glenmore Sailing School youth programs are geared towards sailors aged nine and up. The programs range from complete beginner to advanced.
Youth evening classes are available for sailors aged nine and up. These classes run in the evening twice a week for four weeks. The material covered in the evening classes is the same as in our day camps (for ages 7 to 17). Evening classes are offered from beginner to advanced, so no sailing experience is necessary.
Benefits of taking our youth sailing lessons
Sailing is great strength and cardiovascular workout that helps improve concentration and awareness of your surroundings. Sailing lessons build confidence, patience, leadership and improves sailing skills in a team environment.
Students learn basic boat knowledge and water safety while developing the skills to become comfortable in a sailing environment.
Spring & summer registration dates
- 6 a.m. — Online (virtual waiting room opens at 5:30 a.m.)
- 8:30 a.m. — By calling the Customer Service Centre at 403-268-3800 (option 1)
- During business hours — At any City-operated Aquatic & Recreation or Arts facility
Types of youth sailing lessons
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Kids and teens new to sailing will learn to sail in a 420 dinghy in winds up to 30 km/hr and be introduced to basic techniques.
Age: 9 - 17 years
Prerequisite: Must weigh more than 85 lbs.
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In an Optimist class sailboat, specific to this weight class, kids and teens will learn basic skills and how to sail in winds up to 25 km/hr.
Age: 9 - 14 years
Prerequisite: Must weigh less than 100 lbs.
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Kids and teens will work on their CANSail 1 skills, while also being introduced to CANSail 2 skills in a 420 dinghy.
Age: 9 - 17 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 1 or CANSail 1 Opti, must weigh more than 85 lbs.
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Kids and teens will continue to grow their sailing skills and sail in winds up to 35 km/hr in a 420 dinghy.
Age: 9 - 17 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 1 or CANSail 1 Opti, must weigh more than 85 lbs.
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Kids and teens will learn skills needed for CANSail 2 in an Optimist class sailboat.
Age: 9 - 14 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 1 Opti
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In a 420 dinghy, kids and teens will learn intermediate sailing skills and be introduced to basic racing knowledge. They will sail in winds up to 40 km/hr.
Age: 11 - 17 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 2 or CANSail 2 Opti, must weigh more than 85 lbs.
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Kids and teens will continue to develop their CANSail 3 skills while being introduced to CANSail 4 skills. They will sail in winds up to 40 km/hr in a 420 dinghy and Laser class sailboat.
Age: 11 - 17 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 2 or CANSail 2 Opti, must weigh more than 85 lbs.
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Kids and teens will sail in winds up to 40 km/hr in a Laser class sailboat to improve their CANSail 4 skills, while also being introduced to CANSail 5 skills.
Age: 11 - 17 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 3, must weigh more than 85 lbs.
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Over 16 classes, kids and teens will practice sailing skills and get to work on their checklists from previous lessons. They will sail in a 420 dinghy.
Age: 11 - 17 years
Prerequisite: CANSail 2
About our sailing instructors
All staff at the Glenmore Sailing School are trained in Intermediate First Aid and CPR. They are Sail Canada certified, knowledgeable, 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 sailing lessons like?
Expect teamwork, fun, and a safe learning experience. Personal Flotation Devices are worn at all times, both on and near the water. Additionally, Glenmore Boat Patrol is always on duty, ready to help during lessons.
All CANSail programs are run in dinghies (small one-person to three-person boats). The best way to learn is to get on the water as soon as possible, so expect to begin sailing right away. Students will spend some time at the helm and some time as crew.
Come prepared
The school provide 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
More sailing lessons
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Programs for beginners, those working on progressing their skills and advanced sailors.
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Get ready to sail around the reservoir next summer by taking our theory classes. You can learn the basics about how sailing work and the mechanics to the theory of racing and more advanced topics.
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Campers sail every day, weather permitting. They will take part in daily games, morning Flag Circle and the sailing adventure tradition of Pirate Day.