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Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing

This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.
No prerequisite.

Upcoming events

  • Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.033)

    • July 10, 2025
    • July 11, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

  • Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.025)

    • July 16, 2025
    • July 20, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Important - This course runs on Wednesday and Sunday

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

  • Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.026)

    • July 23, 2025
    • July 27, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 1
    Register

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Important - This course runs on Wednesday and Sunday

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

  • Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.028)

    • August 06, 2025
    • August 10, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 3
    Register

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Important - This course runs on Wednesday and Sunday

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

  • Womens Only - Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.035)

    • August 16, 2025
    • August 17, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 0
    Join waitlist

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two consecutive 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

  • Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.036)

    • August 18, 2025
    • August 19, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 3
    Register

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two consecutive 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

  • Keelboat 1 - Start Keelboat Sailing Course (2025.029)

    • August 20, 2025
    • August 24, 2025
    • 2 sessions
    • http://bit.ly/HeritageDocks
    • 3
    Register

    Welcome to Calgary's sailing community.

    This is the first course to take when learning to sail a keelboat as an adult.

    Keelboat 1 (Start Keelboat Sailing) develops fundamental keelboat sailing skills in moderate daytime conditions.

    Your self-study pre-course workbook can take up to 3 hours to complete. This is reviewed and marked at the reservoir with your instructor.

    This is a 15 hour course is taught over two 7.5 hour days at the Glenmore Reservoir.

    Important - This course runs on Wednesday and Sunday

    Course Information:

    • Afloat sessions for this course are aboard the Club's SanJuan 21 keelboats.
    • This course is required to crew on the Club's co-op keelboats. 
    • Student Standard for this Course this course covers all Performance Objectives of the national standard except maneuvering under power. Outboard motors can not be used on lesson sailboats on the Glenmore Reservoir. 
    • Students achieving all Performance Objectives covered during this course will receive a Certificate of Completion from the Club (not the Start Keelboat Sailing Standard).
    • Instructor Standard (qualifications of instructors for this course).
    • Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Questions? Email us.


    The Basic Cruising Skills book is optional but HIGHLY recommended. :)

    Students can purchase Basic Cruising Skills at a discounted price when registering for this course. Books will be available to pick up at the clubhouse prior to your course or your instructor will have copies for you the day of your course.

    Revised in 2019; illustrated; 208 pages covering all the skills and language of the rigging and safe operation a sailboat.


    Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levy applied during course registration.

    Show details

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)

     

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

Learn more and donate online. 

Our thanks for their support!

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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.


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