FortWhyte Alive
Sailing
Have you always wanted to learn to sail, but found the drive to the nearest Yacht Club too long, and the large lakes too intimidating? Sail Manitoba and FortWhyte Alive have teamed up to offer sailing lessons within the City. FortWhyte’s small lakes are ideal for beginner and intermediate sailors alike. We’re offering something for the entire family all summer long!
For children ages 7 to 15 we recommend lessons in the safe and stable Optimist Prams, introducing them to the life-long sport of sailing. For teens and adults we offer sailing lessons in the comfort of our new Club 420 boats.
We offer the following courses weekdays and weeknights:
- Learn to Sail certifications courses* for Youth and Adult
- Opti Level 1- 3 for Kids
- Day Programs for Schools
Our Learn to Sail Program is a CYA (Canadian Yachting Association) certified course. All of your instructors are fully certified through the CYA.
Safety is a priority in all of our courses, and FortWhyte’s small lakes provide an excellent venue for safe and exciting sailing. Our student ratio is 1:5 and lifejackets, which are provided, are mandatory while on and around the water. Our certified instructors will always be close by either in a coach boat on the water or, depending on the skills of the sailor, on shore.
To register and for more information about our sailing programs call Sail Manitoba at 925-5650 or email: sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Disabled Sail Manitoba
"The fact that our son could sail on his own made him feel the same as everyone else. He was so proud." –Parent of a participant.
Disabled Sail Manitoba provides sailing opportunities to Manitobans regardless of ability, age or economic means and has three main programs:
Independent Sailing Program
Open to both children and adults with disabilities. No sailing experience necessary. All equipment and support services provided. Students will be accompanied with a sailing companion. Sessions are scheduled on an as needed basis during opening hours at FortWhyte Alive.
Learn-to-Sail Program
This Canadian Yachting Association certified course is designed for those persons with a disability who want to further develop their sailing skills and sail independently. Learn to Sail courses provide theory instruction and technical skills training.
Wednesday Evening Regatta Program
Designed for those who have an interest in competitive sailing. Wednesday evening mini regatta’s are open to those interested in challenging themselves against other disabled and abled bodied sailors.
For further information about Disabled Sail Manitoba contact us at 832-6088, or visit their website: Disabled Sail Manitoba
2010 Sailing Schedules
Sailing Lessons for Youth and Adults
CYA Sailing Certification Level I-V
A - Monday to Friday , May 30 - June 3
B - Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4
C - Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5
D - Wednesdays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6 **
E - Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7
F - Monday to Friday, July 11 - 15
G - Monday to Friday, July 18 - 22
H - Monday to Friday, July 25 - 29
K - Tuesday to Friday, August 2 - 5 **
L - Monday to Friday, August 8 - 12
M - Monday to Friday, August 15- 19
O - Monday to Friday, August 22 - 26
Time: 6: 00 - 8:30 pm
Fee: $230
**D Women only $185
**K Advanced Level $185
Weekends
P - Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10
R - Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17
S - Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24
T - Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
U - Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21
Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (1/2 hour lunch)
Fee: $230
Please book your spot through the Sail Manitoba office
409-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6
phone 925-5650
email: sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
Sailing Lessons for Kids
Beginnger Level 1- Level 3
B - Mondays, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4
C - Tuesdays, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5
D - Wednesdays, June 15, 22, 29, July 6 **
E - Thursdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30, July 7
F - Monday to Friday, July 11 - 15
G - Monday to Friday, July 18 - 22
H - Monday to Friday, July 25 - 29
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Fee: $160
** D Advanced Level $130
Weekends
P - Saturday & Sunday, July 9 & 10
R - Saturday & Sunday, July 16 & 17
S - Saturday & Sunday, July 23 & 24
T - Saturday & Sunday, August 6 & 7
U - Saturday & Sunday, August 20 & 21
Time: 10:00 am to 4:30 pm (1/2 hour lunch)
Fee: $160
Day Camps
K - Tuesday to Friday, August 2 - 5 **
L - Monday to Friday, August 8 - 12
M - Monday to Friday, August 15- 19
Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Fee:$ 290
Please book your spot through the Sail Manitoba office
409-145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB, R3B 2Z6
phone: 925-5650
email: sailing@sportmanitoba.ca