WE ARE COVID AWARE. EVERY PRECAUTION IS BEING TAKEN TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR CHILD SAFE.
*Youth Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
*Before and after care is available at $5/day weekly (1 hour before/1 hour after) and can be added on during the checkout process.
*Equipment and life jackets are supplied by the Calgary Yacht Club.
*Please ensure your camper comes prepared with weather appropriate clothing, lunch, snacks, bug spray, and sunscreen. *Fridays are theme days.
This program is designed for adults with little or no previous sailing experience. The CanSail 1 and/or CanSail 2 curriculum will be taught aboard the Club 420 dinghies. Course runs Monday to Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm for one week.
This program is designed for adults who have demonstrated the CanSail 1 skill set and have achieved this level. The CanSail 2 and/or CanSail 3 curriculum will be taught aboard the Club 420 dinghies. Course runs Monday to Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm for one week.
The Laser is a highly popular dinghy designed to be sailed single handed. The Laser is robust and simple to rig and sail, often for competitive racing. The prerequisite for this course is a minimum CanSail 1. This course runs Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 6 pm to 9 pm for 5 sessions.
This program is designed to introduce and familiarize young children with the water environment. The course is taught using our sturdy and stable fleet of Optimist Prams. In addition to time with these boats, onshore games and crafts will round out the day. This program is a full day and is one week in duration.
This program is designed for those children with previous sailing experience and those who have completed Opti Basic and successfully achieved their CanSail 1. The syllabus includes: crewing, skipping skills, sailing terminology, sail theory, upwind sailing. This program is a full day and one week in duration
For sailors aged 10-13 who have completed the Opti Advanced course and achieved their CANSail 2. This course focuses on beginner and intermediate racing skills such as accelerating off a start line, tactical mark roundings, and strategy for getting around the race course. This course is ideal for sailors who are independent, want to learn the competitive side of sailing, and who wish to attain their CANSail 3 level. After successfully completing Opti FAST, sailors can repeat the course to refine their racing skills in the Optimist dinghy.
The Laser is a highly popular dinghy designed to be sailed single handed. The Laser is robust and simple to rig and sail, often for competitive racing. To be eligible for this course, you must have completed a 420 Basic course or have achieved your CanSail 2 level.
This program is designed for older children who have successfully completed and passed the CanSail 2 course. This course continues to build upon the Laser Basic program. Those children taking this course are encouraged to participate in our Thursday night race team practice. This program is a full day and one week in duration.
This program is designed for older children with or without sailing experience. Students will build confidence while learning to safely rig, launch and sail their boat under the close supervision and guidance of their instructors. Participants will sail double handed in the Club 420 Dinghies. This is a mixed class and either CanSail 1 or CanSail 2/3 curriculum will be taught based on the sailors' skill level. The more advanced sailors are encouraged to participate in our weekly club racing on Thursdays. This program is a full day and is one week in duration.
Introduces sailors age 14+ to the high performance 29er skiff. Sailors have the opportunity to try out both the skipper and crew positions. The 29er is an ideal next step for an experienced 420 sailor. Sailors will learn the intricacies of sailing a more challenging and faster boat, how to make improvements in rigging and control systems, splicing and whipping, and rudimentary boat maintenance and sail care skills.
This program is designed for older children who have successfully completed and passed the CanSail 1 course. This course covers CanSail 2 and 3 curriculums. CanSail 3 progressively builds and develops the skills learned in CanSail 1 and 2 with the focus on keeping the young sailor engaged with stage appropriate challenges and learning. Those children taking this course are encouraged to participate in our Thursday night race team practice. This program is a full day and one week in duration.
Private lessons are available on an hourly basis between July 3rd and August 31st upon request and pending scheduling. Please be sure to confirm availability prior to booking online. The hourly rate is $75.00 per hour per boat. Lessons are available on the 420, Laser, and Opti.
Ages 8 to 14 - Program runs from May through Labour Day. Registration fee includes 3 training camps, coaching 2 nights per week and at 5 in province regattas. Team sweatshirt included.
Registration fee also includes $45.00 charge for use of Club boat. If a youth on the youth race team is sailing a personally owned boat, a discount of $45 will be applied as well as free parking on Club property.
Ages 13 and up - Program runs from May through Labour Day. Registration fee includes 3 training camps, coaching 2 nights per week and at 5 in province regattas. Team sweatshirt included.
Registration fee also includes $45.00 charge for use of Club boat. If a youth on the youth race team is sailing a personally owned boat, a discount of $45 will be applied as well as free parking on Club property.
Ages 13 and up - Program runs from May through Labour Day. Registration fee includes 3 training camps, coaching 2 nights per week and at 5 in province regattas. (you must include your partners name in your registration). Team sweatshirt included.
Registration fee also includes $45.00 charge for use of Club boat. If a youth on the youth race team is sailing a personally owned boat, a discount of $45 will be applied as well as free parking on Club property.
Ages 13 and up - Program runs from May through Labour Day. Registration fee includes 3 training camps, coaching 2 nights per week and at 5 in province regattas. (you must include your partners name in your registration). Team sweatshirt included.
Registration fee also includes $45.00 charge for use of Club boat. If a youth on the youth race team is sailing a personally owned boat, a discount of $45 will be applied as well as free parking on Club property.
email: manager@cyc.ab.ca
phone: 403-272-3300
WE ARE COVID AWARE. EVERY PRECAUTION IS BEING TAKEN TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR CHILD SAFE.
*Youth Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm.
*Before and after care is available at $5/day weekly (1 hour before/1 hour after) and can be added on during the checkout process.
*Equipment and life jackets are supplied by the Calgary Yacht Club.
*Please ensure your camper comes prepared with weather appropriate clothing, lunch, snacks, bug spray, and sunscreen. *Fridays are theme days.