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Sail Manitoba and Fort Whyte Alive have teamed up to offer sailing lessons within the city at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre.
The small lakes at the Sailing Centre provide an excellent venue for safe and exciting sailing. Sail Manitoba aims for safety while sailing. Our instructor/student ratio is 1:6 and lifejackets, which are provided, are mandatory while on and around the water, and we also have a number of helmets available for our students. Our certified instructors will always be close by either in a coachboat on the water or on shore, depending on the skills of the sailor. Refund Policy Cancellations made up to 14 days in advance – 90% refund Cancellations made up to 5 days in advance – 50% refund Cancellations made with less than 5 days in advance – No refund In order to request a refund, please contact Sail Manitoba at sailing@sportmanitoba.ca or 204-925-5647 with the order number and registrant name. Refunds will be made with the same method as the original payment. Sail Manitoba reserves the right to refuse a refund or exchange that does not meet the outlined terms. Exceptions may be made. We will send a pre-class package to each participant before the course starts. Keep in mind, our sport depends on the water and weather conditions and there might be changes in the schedule.
For School Groups contact us directly at 204-925-5647. The Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive is located at 1961 McCreary Road in Winnipeg. Please contact us at the Sail Manitoba office at 204-925-5647 or sailing@sportmanitoba.ca if you have question about our sailing programs.
Do you love to sail, and want more out of your sailing experience? If you are 9 years of age and older, and you want to explore sailing at a new level, come and learn how to race a sailboat!
You will learn advanced rigging, start line, course awareness, mark rounding, games, and practice racing.
Saturday Mornings from 9 to noon
Saturday from 12::30 pm to - 2:30 pm, A fun introduction to sailing for kids ages 6 to 9 years old.
Classes are held every Saturday morning from 12:30 to 2:30 pm at Fort Whyte Alive
CANSail levels 1 and 2 programs taught in Optimist for beginner sailors for ages 8 -13.
Sailors will learn the basics of water safety, seamanship, and intro to dinghy racing over the course of the program.
No experience necessary
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
Classes are from 9 am - 12 pm,
CANSail level 1 and 2 programming taught in the 420 sailboats for beginner sailors recommended for ages 14+. Sailors learn the basics of water safety, seamanship, and intro to dinghy racing over the course of the program.
No experience is necessary.
Classes are from 1 to 4 pm
Classes are from 1 to 4 pm
Classes are from 1 to 4 pm
Classes are from 1 to 4 pm
Classes are from 1 to 4 pm
Classes are from 1 to 4 pm
CANSail level 1 and 2 programming taught in 420 sailboats. Sailors will learn the basics of water safety, seamanship, and intro to dinghy racing over the course of the program. No experience necessary.
Classes are Mondays starting June 3, 10, 17, and the 24th
Fort Whyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
From 5 to 8 pm
Classes are Wednesdays starting June 5, 12, 19 and 26
Fort Whyte Alive, 1961 McCreary Road
From 5 to 8 pm
High school students come out to compete for the Championship Cup!
Participating in the Championship is not just about the thrill of competitive racing; it's about the pride of representing your school and the potential to bring home the Championship Cup! Teams, ranging from beginner to experienced sailors, will compete over four nights of intense racing, culminating in the championship race on Friday, June 28th. The winners will not only earn a banner for their High School gymnasium and a t-shirt but also the honor of having their team name engraved on the High School Championship Trophy.
The Championship will be a well-organized event, with the league split into two groups. Group 1 will race on Tuesdays, and Group 2 will compete on Thursdays for four weeks leading up to the Championship race.
Introduction to the sport:
The race series will start Tuesday, June 4th and Thursday, June 6th, and the Championship will be on Friday, June 28th
The aim is to complete 3-5 races per night, and the top three boats from each group will move on to the Championship!
Where: Winnipeg Sailing Centre (Fort Whyte Alive), 1961 McCreary Road
Time: 4:30 pm (this could change depending on the location of the school the students are traveling from)
Frequently asked question: What happens if I don't know the sport? You don't need to worry. There will be experienced to inexperienced sailors! This is a great way to learn the sport and have a lot of fun!
Group 1 - Tuesday's Group
Group 2 Thursdays Group
email: sailing@sportmanitoba.ca
phone: 204-925-5647
Sail Manitoba and Fort Whyte Alive have teamed up to offer sailing lessons within the city at the Winnipeg Sailing Centre.
The small lakes at the Sailing Centre provide an excellent venue for safe and exciting sailing. Sail Manitoba aims for safety while sailing. Our instructor/student ratio is 1:6 and lifejackets, which are provided, are mandatory while on and around the water, and we also have a number of helmets available for our students. Our certified instructors will always be close by either in a coachboat on the water or on shore, depending on the skills of the sailor. Refund Policy Cancellations made up to 14 days in advance – 90% refund Cancellations made up to 5 days in advance – 50% refund Cancellations made with less than 5 days in advance – No refund In order to request a refund, please contact Sail Manitoba at sailing@sportmanitoba.ca or 204-925-5647 with the order number and registrant name. Refunds will be made with the same method as the original payment. Sail Manitoba reserves the right to refuse a refund or exchange that does not meet the outlined terms. Exceptions may be made. We will send a pre-class package to each participant before the course starts. Keep in mind, our sport depends on the water and weather conditions and there might be changes in the schedule.
For School Groups contact us directly at 204-925-5647. The Winnipeg Sailing Centre at Fort Whyte Alive is located at 1961 McCreary Road in Winnipeg. Please contact us at the Sail Manitoba office at 204-925-5647 or sailing@sportmanitoba.ca if you have question about our sailing programs.