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As Water Rat said in “The Wind and the Willows”, “There is simply nothing as much fun as messing about in boats.”

Jul 20, 2009 - For five glorious summer days in mid July, the Wabamun Sailing Club messes about in boats. With sailing lessons for kids, fun sailing races everyday, a women in wind program and on the water coaching by Alberta’s professional sailing coach, there’s plenty of messing! And it’s usually at the peak of summer with warm days and warm water. It translates into barefoot, bathing suit and T-shirt sailing all week.

To top it all off, the club hosts social evenings every night of the week. It’s a family focus so the kids can have lots of fun. Traditional events are: the Wednesday night BBQ and Wabamun Olympics races (sack, three legged, running, egg and spoon), the Wiener Roast and Banana Boat night, Capture the Flag night, Scavenger Hunt night, and a Campfire Sing Song night. Other popular events are the bocce ball competition, Mae’s daily afternoon ice cream and a potluck pasta supper night. Toss in lots of swimming, camping and ad hoc kids’ games of ultimate frisbee, soccer or volleyball and it’s a kid heaven.

With fences on all sides of the waterfront property, it’s a secure place for kids to run and play while the parent’s can kick back and really unwind on shore or on the water.

It’s all organized by and run by volunteer club members. Usually everyone pitches in and gets involved. It’s what keeps the community spirit alive and dramatically lowers the costs. It’s an unbelievable bargain in our little corner of paradise!

It’s unique. It’s special. It’s a wonderful week.

And it’s only at the Wabamun Sailing Club. Come and experience Sailweek for yourself!