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Sailing School

We are very proud to foster and develop sailing as a sport and pastime within our community. For the past 7 years, we have run a full-time sailing school with Sail Canada certified staff instructors and club owned equipment. Our programs - from introductory to advanced - are offered to kids aged 5 and up and adults.

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Racing

We host regular Wednesday evening and weekend race events for all sailboats. If you don't own a boat, try your hand at being a crew member on one of our member boats. This team sport is a great way to meet people and develop your sailing skills.

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Cruising Rendezvous

Each year, we organise several rendezvous at anchorages that are within a few hours of Yellowknife Bay. Cruising the vast waters of Great Slave can be very solitary, and rendezvous are a great way to share an anchorage, experiences, food and good times. New sailors also benefit from the watchful eyes of a flotilla.

Welcome!

The Great Slave Sailing Club is located in the City of Yellowknife on the shores of Great Slave Lake in Canada's Northwest Territories. (62' 29' N 114' 22' W).

Great Slave Lake is the 5th largest lake in North America and the 10th largest in the world, with a surface area of 28,570 square kilometres. Sailing season is early June to late September for the prudent, and into October for others.

We exist to promote the development of sailing, seamanship and navigational skills through the participation in sailing and club activities; to cultivate an appreciation of Great Slave Lake as cruising waters; and to facilitate and provide youth the ability to become involved in the sport of sailing and all related activities for their own personal growth and community benefit.

Edited by Ben on June 5, 2020.

News & Updates

2025 Sailing School Registration

May 10, 2025

Sailing School Registration is NOW OPEN! 

Whether you're brand new to sailing or looking to level up your skills, we’ve got something for everyone this summer at the Great Slave Sailing Club!

  • CANSAIL Opti Wet Feet – Beginners & Advanced, and Levels 1 & 2
  • Adult Learn to Sail Dinghies – perfect for new sailors
  • Adult CANSAIL Intermediate – refine your skills and confidence
  • Dinghy Regatta (Racing) – ready, set, race!

Courses run on beautiful Back Bay, Yellowknife

Spots fill quickly – don’t miss your chance to sail with us!

Register now at: www.greatslavesailingclub.checklick.com


Lift-In Date Change

May 10, 2025

We appreciate the responses to our recent member survey.

Unfortunately, our initial June 14th lift-in date is no longer feasible due to unforeseen circumstances requiring the crane operator's absence.

Based on your feedback, we have rescheduled the Lift-In Date to June 21st — please save the date.

We will also be announcing pre-lift-in events, including Sailing School registration, which opens May 10th!

RFP for Bookkeeping Services

Jan 20, 2025

The Great Slave Sailing Club (GSSC), a nonprofit organization, is seeking proposals for contracted bookkeeping/accounting services. All applicants must have relevant nonprofit experience and proficiency with Sage 50 or equivalent accounting software.

  • Questions shall be submitted by 12:00 pm on January 24, 2025.
  • Responses to questions will be emailed no later than January 31, 2025.
  • Completed proposals due by 5:00 pm on February 07, 2025.
  • Possible Interviews week of February 10, 2025.
  • Selected bidder will be notified in writing by February 20, 2025.
  • Work will begin March 2025.

The contact for submitting questions and completed proposals is purser@greatslavesailingclub.com.

📄 Click here to view the full RFP details.