Our sailing programs are hosted at Falcon Sailing Club and West Hawk Lake Sailing Centre in a collaborative effort to increase participation in sailing in the Whiteshell.
Women’s Learn to Sail Level 1
Two full days or four half days of sailing lessons in easy-to-handle sailboats for beginner women to learn new sailing skills. Taught at West Hawk Lake Sailing Centre (WHLSC) by an accredited instructor. Participants are eligible for SWWSL Sundays hosted once a week at Falcon Sailing Club (FSC) and facilitated by experienced club members. This year’s Level 1 courses will be offered July 6-7 from 9:00am to 4:00pm and August 6-9 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
Women’s Learn to Sail Level 2 & 3+
Five half days of sailing lessons to further develop sailing skills at Falcon Sailing Club (FSC). Must have taken a Learn to Sail program or be able to demonstrate basic sailing skills (CANSail 1). Taught at FSC by an accredited instructor. Participants are eligible for the Learn to Race sessions hosted once a week at FSC and facilitated by experienced club members. This year’s Level 2+ course will be offered July 15-19 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
SWWSL Sundays
NEW THIS YEAR! Race sessions facilitated by experienced club members at Falcon Sailing Club (FSC). Participants will have the opportunity to further develop their sailing skills and learn the rules of sailboat racing. The sessions are offered to Learn to Sail participants and Sail Manitoba affiliated club members. This year’s sessions will be offered July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 18, and August 25 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
She’s the Captain Event
Our “She’s the Captain” event is a fun day to introduce new people to sailing. It is an opportunity for our program participants to invite a friend or family member to try sailing, or to participate as captain of a one woman ship. Everyone is welcome for two hours of sailing at Falcon Sailing Club (FSC). The event is facilitated by experienced FSC members. Some sailing experience is required by at least one member of each team. This year’s event will be offered August 11 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The Learn to Sail women’s programme is absolutely excellent! The instructors are super experienced and very engaging; they tailored the material well to a group of adults. They made the programme so much fun! By the end of the course I felt confident sailing solo and as part of a team! I highly recommend the Learn to Sail programme! ~ Zoë
I would highly recommend the Learn to Sail course to any woman (or anyone) who is interested! The instructors were extremely knowledgeable and experienced. They made the course fun and challenged us each day in a way that felt manageable. The other women in the course were so helpful, everyone was willing to help one another which made for a very enjoyable course atmosphere! I learned more than I expected and can’t wait to get back in a boat to apply what I learned. ~ Dana
I can’t say enough good things about the SWWSL Learn to Sail Program. It was the highlight of my summer! The instructors were incredible and it was amazing to jump in a boat, take the helm and sail away, independently! The “all female” setting was the perfect environment for me to learn. There were no egos, no intimidation, no take-overs, just the perfect opportunity for learning and collaboration. ~ 2021 SWWSL LTS Participant