CANSail - Learning to Sail
In the 2012 sailing season most schools will be replacing the 35 year old White Sail - Bronze Sail programs with CANSail programs. This will update how we teach, what we teach and will require a lot of instructor retraining and program revision. This change is driven the development of our sports Long Term Sailor Development model or framework.
Planning the crossover is in progress and more information will be published as it becomes available.
Learn to Sail Schools
Mobile Optimist Sailing School
Alberta sailing Association can bring ten Optis, four kayaks, two coaches and a coach boat to your club or organization. Kids learn to sail and have safe fun on the water with the intention building a sustainable local program. Contact Peter MacDougal 403-617-9092
Calgary Yacht Club Sailing School
Calgary Yacht Club offers CYA and CANSail certifications that lead to both recreational and the club race team. Programs from 7 up to adults. Lessons are in Optis, Bytes and 420s. CYC also supports a very active race community that supports all ages and abilities.For more information http://www.cyc.ab.ca or contact Fie Hulsker at or 403-272-3300.
Glenmore Sailing Club
Glenmore Sailing Club offers kids Learn to Sail programs the lead to both recreational sailing and participation in the club youth sailing team. They support Optis, Bytes and Radials. For information on summer programs contact (403) 238-2044,
Glenmore Sailing School
Glenmore Sailing School, located on the Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary is one of the largest sailing schools in Canada. It offers CYA White Sail through to Silver VI, basic cruising courses and summer camps to all ages. For program information and booking refer to;
http://rec-econnect.gov.calgary.ab.ca/econnect/Activities/Activities.asp or call 403-268-3800.
Northern Alberta Sailing College
NASC offers weekend and weekday programs from beginner to advanced sailors through Edmonton Yacht Club and Wabamun Sailing Clubs on Wabamun Lake. Special programs can be arranged for groups of ten or more. For more information see the web page at http://www.northernalbertasailingcollege.com or contact John Henderson at or 780-486-5688.
Old School Safety and Recreation
Old School offers Learn to sail, Learn to Cruise, Cruising Instructor certification and Instructor prerequisite certification. or 403-249-7613.
YWCA YoWoChAs Outdoor Education Centre
YoWoChAs offers youth learn to sail programs during our residential summer camp. Sailors spend their time earning CYA White sail 1, 2 or 3. They also have an opportunity to try some of our other exciting summer camp activities. See the website at http://www.ywcaofedmonton.org or phone 780-892-2660.
Learn to Cruise Schools
Ghost Lake Sailing Academy
Ghost Lake Sailing Academy offers Basic Cruising, Coastal Navigation, Restricted Radio Operators License (Marine) and Spark Start Courses on Ghost Lake 20 minutes west of Calgary. Intermediate Cruising and Advanced Cruising standards are taught year round on the west coast. Web Site: http://www.ghostlake.com eMail: Ghost Lake Sailing Academy Phone 403-861-4999
Glenmore Sailing School
Offering Learn to Cruise courses on Glenmore Reservoir in Calgary. Contact 403-268-3800
Wildrose Charters and Sailing School (1985)
Wildrose Charter and Sailing School has operated since 1985 and has over 1800 successful graduates. They offer Basic to Advanced cruising, Coastal Navigation, VHF, SPARK Start and Instructor certification courses in Calgary or Sidney BC depending on the course. Website http://www.wildrosesailing.com email or phone David Layton 403-289-5772
Instructor Information
Link to CYA instructor recourse page
Link to current CYA certified instructors
CYA Instructor Certifications
In the 2012 sailing season most schools will be replacing the 35 year old White Sail - Bronze Sail programs with CANSail programs. This will update how we teach, what we teach and will require a lot of instructor retraining and program revision. This change is driven the development of our sports Long Term Sailor Development model or framework. For candidates living outside of the Edmonton and Calgary areas, ASA may be able to assist with travel expenses while attending clinics. Application must be done before attending the clinic
To be kept informed as changes are anounced please contact the Alberta Sailing Association at or 403-617-9092
