Here are some of the active fleets and other organizations active in Alberta;
2008-08-12Optimist Dinghies are the most important learning boat in the world. Ages 6 to 15 with weights from 35 to 55 Kg. Start up fleets can be found at many clubs across Alberta. http://www.sail123.com/coda
Laser 4.7 uses the same hardware as the Radial and Laser with a shorter bottom mast section and sail. Suitable for 35 - 60 Kg. http://www.laser.org
Laser Radial is the ladies single-handed Olympic class. Competitive sailors male and female run between 55 and 73 Kg. http://www.laser.org
Laser is often the largest fleet at regattas across Alberta and around the world. Competative weights are 70 Kg. plus. http://www.laser.org
29er’s have a small but active fleet. This is boat is the training boat for the much more powerful Olympic boat, the 49er. It is very quick with a premium on agility. Total competitive crew weight generally run between 115 and 135 Kg. http://www.29ernorthamerica.org
Martin 16 is a small keelboat that holds two people but most often sailed single-handed. The boat is the core boat for training disabled sailors. http://www.martin16.com in Alberta http://www.dsaalberta.org
The Fireballs have a very long competitive history in Alberta. Two people, very competitive and more adjustments than anyone can expect to get right. Debbie Kirkby (403) 251-5335
Sea Spray is an inexpensive single-handed catamaran that can found on almost every lake in Alberta. http://www.canadianseaspray.com Fred Van Zuiden (403) 243-0631
Board Sailing both windsurfer and Kite sailing can be found at;
· Force Ten Board Sailing Club http://www.force10.ca
· Northern Alberta Windsurfing Association http://www.nawa.ca
The International 14 fleet has been growing over the last few years. This development boat attracts sailors who strive to figure out how to make the fastest boat within very limited rules. http://i14alberta.ca/
Keelboats of all kinds are found on lakes of all sizes across the province. Suggest you contact your local club to find what is popular locally. Two clubs that specifically cruising are; Foothills Association of Cruising Sailors and Alberta Offshore Sailing Association
Ice Boating is a great way to fill the off season when the water gets hard. Speeds far faster that you can achieve on water.
· Ghost Lake Ice Sailing Club http://www.ghostlakeiceboats.ca
· Northern Alberta has sailing on Chip Lake and Cooking Lake. Contact: Lowell Ross at 463-4125.
Model Boats are another great way to keep sailing. The Edmonton Remote Control Sailing Association http://www.edmontonremotecontrolsailing.com
Ghost Lake Sailing Club is a small keelboat group on the east end of Ghost Lake. http://www.ghostlakesailingclub.org
Cold Lake Sailing Club is primarily a keelboat club based at the city marina. http://www.sailcoldlake.com
Alberta Offshore Sailing Association is an Edmonton group that meets a few times each winter to talk about sailing. http://www.geocities.com/alta_sailing
