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The 2026 Sailing Season Has Begun!

Thank you to everyone who helped launch the boats for the season.

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2026 Programs Now Available to Book

With programs for all ages and skill levels, we’re excited to welcome sailors back on Alta Lake.

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Whistler Sailing is hiring summer sailing coaches.

About Whistler Sailing

The Whistler Sailing Association is a nonprofit organization composed of recreational dinghy sailing and wing foiling enthusiasts. WSA is a fully accredited sailing and wing foiling school which teaches the Sail Canada curriculum.

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WSA Initiatives

Whistler Sailing is currently involved in numerous projects. Learn more about our initiatives and ways to get involved. 

WSA Projects


Recent News

  • The 2026 Sailing Season Has Begun!

    The 2026 Sailing Season Has Begun!

    Spring has arrived in Whistler, and with it, the return of sailing on Alta Lake. We kicked off our annual…

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  • ⚓ Kick Off the 2026 Sailing Season with the Annual Boat Launch

    ⚓ Kick Off the 2026 Sailing Season with the Annual Boat Launch

    We’re getting ready to welcome another season on Alta Lake, and it all starts with our annual Boat Launch. Join…

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  • 2026 Summer Sailing Programs Now Open for Registration

    2026 Summer Sailing Programs Now Open for Registration

    We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and a great start to the new year! With all this snow…

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“The instructors were amazing! They were passionate and you could tell they genuinely wanted the kids to enjoy sailing! I loved the check in at pick up when we’d hear what they did that day.”
“My kiddo had no sailing experience and had a fantastic time – he finished the week feeling excited and confident about sailing, and wanting to spend more time in a boat!”
“Beautiful spot, very helpful staff.

Jeffrey was amazing!”
“As a father of a 6 six year old it’s just great to see him incredibly enthusiastic about being out in his own boat on the lake. To pick him up after achieving that was a memorable moment”
“I really do want to highlight what a fantastic camp this was for both of our kids. They were excited to go each day and learned so much! The instructors were engaging and it felt like summer camp! We loved the dress up day on Friday. Hours were super great!”
“Sailing association in Whistler perfect for learning or enjoying Alta Lake by sailboat, laser or optimist. They organize summer courses for children, weekly races for adults on Wednesday afternoons and an annual regatta with a lot of participation. 100% recommend.”

We look forward to seeing you on the water this season!

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