Sylvan Lake Sailing Club

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Start Keelboat Sailing

This is the first formal step in the Sail Canada keelboat qualification program.  On this course you will learn to sail safely as a crewmember on a keelboat of 6-12m, in wind conditions of 5-20 Kts, by day.  


This course includes 2.5 hours classroom, followed by a minimum of 13 hours on the water.  Instructor to student ratio is 3:1 offering lots of hands-on time.


No pre-requisites, students are expected to supply their own PFD.


Textbook, Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levies are now included in course registration cost.


https://www.sailing.ca/uploads/2020/11/Start-Keelboat-Sailing-27-February-2021-1.pdf

Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Sat/Sun 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Sat/Sun 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Sat/Sun 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Sat/Sun 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Sat/Sun 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Sat/Sun 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Fri/Sat 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Tuesday 7-9:30pm Dates to be confirmed. Online using Teams. Thur/Fri 9-5pm on the lake - Instructor - TBA

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Basic Keelboat Cruising

Ready to take command of your own vessel?  This is the next formal step in the Sail Canada keelboat qualification program.  On this course you will learn to sail safely as a skipper or crewmember on a keelboat of 6-10m, in moderate wind conditions, by day.  


This course includes 14 hours classroom, followed by a minimum of 18 hours on the water.  Instructor to student ratio is 3:1 offering lots of hands-on time.


Following your training you will write an exam to demonstrate your mastery of the required materials.


No pre-requisites however students with little boating experience may find this course challenging.  Students are expected to supply their own PFD, and basic sailing equipment.


Successful completion of this course can meet the requirements to charter a vessel abroad.


Textbook, Alberta Sailing Association and Sail Canada Course Levies are now included in course registration cost.


https://www.sailing.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Basic-Cruise-2022_04_05.pdf




Ashore session Sat / Sun 9-5pm. Remember to book the desired practical session separately.

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Ashore session Sat / Sun 9-5pm. Remember to book the desired practical session separately.

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Afloat session only (9-4pm). Ashore session should be booked as well based on your schedule. Instructor - John

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Afloat session only (9-4pm). June 7th, 8th, and 14th. Ashore session should be booked as well based on your schedule. Instructor - John

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Afloat session only (9-4pm). July 14, 15, 16th. Ashore session should be booked as well based on your schedule. Instructor - John

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Afloat session only (9-4pm). Jul 18, 19, 20th. Ashore session should be booked as well based on your schedule. Instructor - John

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Afloat session only (9-4pm). Aug 2, 3, 4th. Ashore session should be booked as well based on your schedule. Instructor - John

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Club Membership

Members applications are due by May 1st each season. 


The Sylvan Lake Sailing Club (SLSC) is a member-based organization for local sailors.


The SLSC thanks all returning and potential members for their interest – we look forward to welcoming you aboard! Please click on the application link below for more details regarding the memberships.


2025 Membership $250 plus 5% processing fee Due by May 1, 2025. After that date it will increase by $25.00

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Sailshare Membership

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The SLSC SailShare club owned boats available to share with no more than 8 other SailShare members.

How does it work :

- SailShare members must have minimum qualifications of Basic Cruising Certificate, or

acceptable experience plus a Proven Capability test .

- if you don’t have the experience the club offers lessons to get you qualified for the SailShare program

- Annual program cost is $450 (plus 5% processing fee) , plus a current membership in the Sylvan Lake Sailing Club

- Self-booking and unlimited access, subject to availability when boats are not being

used on Club events or Sailing School program events.

For more information contact SailShare@sylvansailing.ca

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