SAVE THE DATE, IT’S A WINTER WARMER… THE FIRST EVENT OF THE SLSC 2023 SEASON!
WHERE?
YOU’LL WANT TO BE AT THE SYLVAN LAKE BEST WESTERN
WHEN?
SATURDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 18 2023 3-7 PM!
FOR WHAT?
FROM 3-5 PM. A REVIEW OF SOME KEY ELEMENTS AND PRACTICAL POINTERS OF RACE MANAGEMENT, COURSE SETUP AND A REVIEW OF COUNTDOWN/FLAG SEQUENCE
FOLLOWED BY… 5-7 PM…WAIT FOR IT… YES…
GETTING TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS YOU’VE PROBABLY NOT SEEN SINCE SEPTEMBER OVER A LIBATION AND PIZZA!!!
WHY?
YOU’LL BE ABLE TO BETTER LEAD OR ASSIST WHEN YOU TURN COMES TO DO COMMITTEE BOAT.
THE FLEET WILL APPRECIATE A GOOD COURSE SETUP AND SENDOFF.
YOU’LL HAVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING (AND SOME EMPATHY PERHAPS?) OF WHAT’S GOING ON IN THE SIGNAL BOAT.
PLUS YOUR OWN STARTS WILL IMPROVE!
HOW?
JUST COME OUT, HAVE SOME FUN, BRING A FEW BUCKS FOR THE USUAL NOMINAL COVER FOR PIZZA AND BEVIES. RSVP commodore@sylvansailing.ca
WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT TURNOUT!!!
CHEERS
YOUR CO-COMMODORES
DON AND BILL
Spring Meeting April 29th @ 1pm Sylvan Lake Legion
Introducing the Sylvan Lake Sailing School
Adult sailing lessons from Accredited Sail Canada Instructors
Now taking sign ups for 2023
Women, Wind and Wine
Done for the Season but we will be back next year - sign up for 2023
Some comments about our participants experience:
“We had such a wonderful but last night with Cathy and Michelle. We couldn’t have had a more beautiful evening to be in the water.
Thank you for organizing the event (and snacks) and thank you to the club for offering such a great experience.” Debbie.
“Thanks again I truly enjoyed my adventure with the Wind, Wine and Woman night!” Deborah.
“Thank you for a delightful night last night. We had such a great time.” Cyndi.
We are Open!
Welcome to the Sylvan Lake Sailing Club
Ahoy! The Sylvan Lake Sailing Club (SLSC) is a volunteer organization for sailors in and around Central Alberta. We sail on Sylvan Lake and operate out of our home base of Marina Bay; where the club has access to 30 slips for members on an annual basis.
Enjoy A Wonderful Sport
We gather for races, sailing instruction and to socialize - all while enjoying the comradery of racing and the wonderful sport of sailing.
Valuable Resources
This website is designed as a resource for anyone interested in what our club has to offer. It is filled with applications, instructions, race results and general information.
A Rich History
The SLSC has been operating in Sylvan Lake since 1984, and it's current focus is to help members enjoy the sport of sailing through racing.
Spectators Information
Many people have wondered exactly what we do when we are seen milling around out in the middle of the lake. Read More.
Current Club Members:
Please take a few minutes to peruse the website to see recent updates and all that it has to offer.
For sailors new to the club:
Be sure to visit the Club Fundamentals and the Memberships pages for details on the application process.
Racing Rules of Sailing 2021-2024 Highlights:
2023 Memberships
The 2023 Membership and Slip Fee * applications are now open on the Memberships page of this site.
News & Events
Check our Club News & Upcoming Events / Meetings.
COMMODORE'S COMMENTS
2021 Season is Underway!
I am thrilled to finally be able to welcome current and new members to another sailing season! Racing and social events are underway. For details, check out the Racing and News & Events pages for the latest information and 2021 Racing Schedule. I encourage you to join our Facebook page “Sylvan Lake Sailing Club,” for up-to-the minute info on what’s happening. Thank you all so much for supporting your club. See you down on the dock!
Susan Cossi
Commodore SLSC
Check local conditions
Visit Windfinder to get wind conditions for Sylvan Lake, Alberta.
What’s happening at SLSC?
Check out our Calendar for details.
SLSC in pictures
Visit the Photo Gallery to see our best side.