Glenmore Sailing Club
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The Glenmore Sailing Club (GSC) is the home of sailing and racing in Calgary - with a strong focus on its Wednesday Evening Racing Series (May - September) and club-level regattas (Pierce, Midsummer) and regional regattas (Driftwood, Frostbite, and Provincial - in rotation with other Alberta sailing clubs). GSC is a member of the Alberta Sailing Association and the Canadian Yachting Association
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Adding to the sailing and social scene within the club are Family Friday Nights, youth programs and race coaching.
Located within the Calgary city limits on the Glenmore Reservoir
in southwest Calgary, the club welcomes sailors of all ages and abilities.
The club's boats may be rented by members, and the Clubhouse is available for rental by the public.
GSC hosts social events throughout the year (Mudflats, Annual Banquet, New Year's Day Potluck, and more).
Membership is open to all.
The Glenmore Sailing School operated by the City of Calgary is the largest sailing school in Canada with annual student number in excess of 3,000. The sailing school is west of the Sailing Club across the roadway down to the launch ramp and docks. Sailboat rental are managed through the sailing school.
Contents of this page
Trophies and Awards
History of the Sailing Club
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Trophies and Gifts of Deed
Vere Forsyth Cup - Deed of Presentation
We, the undersigned, are pleased to present the VERE FORSYTH CUP to the GLENMORE SAILING CLUB for perpetual competition between boats in the cruiser fleet of the Club in memory of our long-time friend, Vere Forsyth; a club member, cruising racer and contributor to the success and advancement of sailing in Calgary, Alberta and Canada
The conditions of this presentation are:
A. The Cup will be presented each year to the cruiser which wins the season’s series of Club races, normally held on Wednesday evenings between May and October. The season and series length may be changed on the vote of the cruiser sailors with the approval of the Club.
B. The system of handicaps to be used to determine the winner of each race shall be decided by the cruiser sailors at the beginning of each season and with the approval of the Club. The scoring used to determine the series winner shall be set by the Club.
C. The Cup will be presented to the winning crew at the annual event recognizing the Club championships and shall be returned top the Club in time for presentation to the next champion. The Club may present each crew with an additional trophy to recognize the achievement.
D. Each winning crew has the obligation to protect and maintain the Cup in the condition in which it was received.
DATED the 7th day of November, 1992, in the City of Calgary
Mike Seth
Tony Edgington
Noel Cleland
1992 Noel Cleland, Tony Edgington, Ian Martin
1993 Don Anderson, Bob Ramsay, Brock Ramsay
1994 Noel Cleland, Tony Edgington, Hugh Atkins
1995 Don Anderson, Bob Ramsay / Steve, Serenity and Ben Blumer
1996 Mike Seth, Rod Nishiyama
1997 Andy Lakie, Barry Emmons, Mike Cullen
1998 Colin Cilkstone, Nollind van Bryce, Teresa van Bryce, Debbie Jensen, Anne Tichborne, Mike Draycott, Teresa Zamonsky
1999 Nollind van Bryce, Teresa van Bryce, Mike Draycott
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Lantinga Cup - Keelboat Class
1981 S. Harvey ~ SanJuan 21 #337
1982 S. Harvey ~ SanJuan 21 #337
1983 F. Peyerl ~ SanJuan 21 #2453
1984 ?
1985 ?
1986 Tom Weerstra
1987 Rob Clarke
1988 Roland Latajka
1989 Roland Latajka
1990 Roland & Monique Latajka
1991 Steve Blumer
1992 ?
1993 Steve Blumer
1994 ?
1995 ?
1996 ?
1997 Mike, Nancy & Eric Oxner, Michael DePaoli, Robb Ryan
1998 Doug & Kathleen Chisholm
1999 Nollind & Teresa van Bryce, Mike Draycott
Commodore Pierce Cup
donated by Jack Pierce, Commodore, 1959 - 61
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A History of the Glenmore Yacht Club (a work in progress)
The certificate of incorporation for the Glenmore Yacht Club is dated May 13, 1959.
The officers for the club are recorded as:
COMMODORE J.M. Pierce
VICE COMMODORES C.O. Nickle & W.E. Allen
REAR COMMODORE E.H. Davis
HON. SECRETARY T.C. Joyce
HON. TREASURER J.G. Hutchinson
FLEET CAPTAIN Cmdr. J.F. McKenzie
STAFF CAPTAIN M.A. Mears
The Glenmore Yacht Club was founded in 1959, the name was changed to its current Glenmore Sailing Club in 1992.
Boats sailed at the Glenmore Sailing Club include
Canadian Yachting Association
The Canadian Yachting Association is Canada's organization for controlling the water.CYA is a "Member National Authority" of the International Sailing Federation . Organization of sailing in Canada is divided into four groups, Yacht Clubs, Provincial Sailing Associations, Class Associations, and...
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Adding to the sailing and social scene within the club are Family Friday Nights, youth programs and race coaching.
Located within the Calgary city limits on the Glenmore Reservoir
Glenmore Reservoir
The Glenmore Reservoir is a large artificial reservoir on the Elbow River in the southwest quadrant of Calgary, Alberta. The Glenmore Dam is the concrete structure that holds back the reservoir. The reservoir is a primary source of drinking water to the city...
in southwest Calgary, the club welcomes sailors of all ages and abilities.
The club's boats may be rented by members, and the Clubhouse is available for rental by the public.
GSC hosts social events throughout the year (Mudflats, Annual Banquet, New Year's Day Potluck, and more).
Membership is open to all.
The Glenmore Sailing School operated by the City of Calgary is the largest sailing school in Canada with annual student number in excess of 3,000. The sailing school is west of the Sailing Club across the roadway down to the launch ramp and docks. Sailboat rental are managed through the sailing school.
Contents of this page
Trophies and Awards
History of the Sailing Club
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Trophies and Gifts of Deed
Vere Forsyth Cup - Deed of Presentation
We, the undersigned, are pleased to present the VERE FORSYTH CUP to the GLENMORE SAILING CLUB for perpetual competition between boats in the cruiser fleet of the Club in memory of our long-time friend, Vere Forsyth; a club member, cruising racer and contributor to the success and advancement of sailing in Calgary, Alberta and Canada
The conditions of this presentation are:
A. The Cup will be presented each year to the cruiser which wins the season’s series of Club races, normally held on Wednesday evenings between May and October. The season and series length may be changed on the vote of the cruiser sailors with the approval of the Club.
B. The system of handicaps to be used to determine the winner of each race shall be decided by the cruiser sailors at the beginning of each season and with the approval of the Club. The scoring used to determine the series winner shall be set by the Club.
C. The Cup will be presented to the winning crew at the annual event recognizing the Club championships and shall be returned top the Club in time for presentation to the next champion. The Club may present each crew with an additional trophy to recognize the achievement.
D. Each winning crew has the obligation to protect and maintain the Cup in the condition in which it was received.
DATED the 7th day of November, 1992, in the City of Calgary
Mike Seth
Tony Edgington
Noel Cleland
1992 Noel Cleland, Tony Edgington, Ian Martin
1993 Don Anderson, Bob Ramsay, Brock Ramsay
1994 Noel Cleland, Tony Edgington, Hugh Atkins
1995 Don Anderson, Bob Ramsay / Steve, Serenity and Ben Blumer
1996 Mike Seth, Rod Nishiyama
1997 Andy Lakie, Barry Emmons, Mike Cullen
1998 Colin Cilkstone, Nollind van Bryce, Teresa van Bryce, Debbie Jensen, Anne Tichborne, Mike Draycott, Teresa Zamonsky
1999 Nollind van Bryce, Teresa van Bryce, Mike Draycott
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Lantinga Cup - Keelboat Class
1981 S. Harvey ~ SanJuan 21 #337
1982 S. Harvey ~ SanJuan 21 #337
1983 F. Peyerl ~ SanJuan 21 #2453
1984 ?
1985 ?
1986 Tom Weerstra
1987 Rob Clarke
1988 Roland Latajka
1989 Roland Latajka
1990 Roland & Monique Latajka
1991 Steve Blumer
1992 ?
1993 Steve Blumer
1994 ?
1995 ?
1996 ?
1997 Mike, Nancy & Eric Oxner, Michael DePaoli, Robb Ryan
1998 Doug & Kathleen Chisholm
1999 Nollind & Teresa van Bryce, Mike Draycott
Commodore Pierce Cup
donated by Jack Pierce, Commodore, 1959 - 61
| Year | First | Second | Third |
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| 1960 | R. Rarper | J. Sommerville | R. McBain |
| 1961 | S. Gouthreau | R. McBain | J. Sommerville |
| 1962 | K. Gall | J. Penny | W. McDonnell |
| 1963 | |||
| 1964 | Ken Bosma | G. Herbert | H. Lever |
| 1965 | Graham Herbert | H. Lever | Dale Jones |
| 1966 | Martin Herbert and G. Mainland (tie for first) |
A. Lotus | |
| 1967 | Martin Herbert | A. Lotus | Graham Herbert |
| 1968 | G. Mainland | A. Lotus | Graham Herbert |
| 1969 | H. Kreuz | Martin Herbert | G. Seweli |
| 1970 | Graham Herbert | Robert Haining | H. Lantinga |
| 1971 | Graham Herbert | Robert Haining | Martin Herbert |
| 1972 | Graham Herbert | W. Davis | Graham Alvey |
| 1973 | H. Kreuz | Bob Lewis | Martin Herbert |
| 1974 | H. Kreuz | Robert Haining | Bill Forsyth |
| 1975 | B. Dunbar | H. Kreuz | Rick Stroppel |
| 1976 | Stu Bexton | Martin Herbert | Matt Law |
| 1977 | D. Gardner | Rick Stroppel | P. Mathews |
| 1978 | Martin Herbert | Rick Stroppel | K. Devey |
| 1979 | G. Jacques | Rick Stroppel | Anne Carey |
| 1980 | Martin Herbert | G. Jacques | B. Dunbar |
| 1981 | Tom Weestra | G. Jacques | K.Sellens |
| 1982 | I. Robertson | Robert Haining | Bill Forsyth |
| 1983 | J. Flynn | Ray Coffey | Stu Bexton |
| 1984 | F. Wilmer | Robert Haining | Ken Been |
| 1985 | Greg Alexander | P. Wilmer | Dick Degner |
| 1986 | Stu Bexton | Hamish Ferguson | Martin Herbert |
| 1987 | C. DesBrisay | Hamish Ferguson | Mike Hooper |
| 1988 | B. Ramsay | Mike Hooper | J. Bird |
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| 1990 | Greg Alexander | Dave Stroppel | Ian Visman |
| 1991 | Hamish & Frances Ferguson | ||
| 1992 | Derwyn Hughes | Doug Kerr | |
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A History of the Glenmore Yacht Club (a work in progress)
The certificate of incorporation for the Glenmore Yacht Club is dated May 13, 1959.
The officers for the club are recorded as:
COMMODORE J.M. Pierce
VICE COMMODORES C.O. Nickle & W.E. Allen
REAR COMMODORE E.H. Davis
HON. SECRETARY T.C. Joyce
HON. TREASURER J.G. Hutchinson
FLEET CAPTAIN Cmdr. J.F. McKenzie
STAFF CAPTAIN M.A. Mears
The Glenmore Yacht Club was founded in 1959, the name was changed to its current Glenmore Sailing Club in 1992.
Boats sailed at the Glenmore Sailing Club include
- International 14International 14The International 14 is 14-foot double-handed racing dinghy. The class originated in England in the early part of the 20th century. It is sailed and raced in many countries around the world and was one of the very first true international racing dinghy classes recognised by International Sailing...
- San Juan 21San Juan 21The San Juan 21 is a popular one-design sailboat featuring a swing keel, normally sailed with a crew of two or three. The San Juans were made to compete with the J Boats as a racer/cruiser but the J Boats were better, eventually driving The Clark Boat Company, which produced the San Juans, out of...
~ The local San Juan 21 fleet - Laser (dinghy)Laser (dinghy)The International Laser Class sailboat, also called Laser Standard and the Laser One is a popular one-design class of small sailing dinghy. According the Laser Class Rules the boat may be sailed by either one or two people, though it is rarely sailed by two. The design, by Bruce Kirby, emphasizes...
- Byte (dinghy)Byte (dinghy)The Byte is a one man sailing dinghy. It is produced by xtreme Sailing Products of Singapore and PS2000 in North America, and was previously produced by Topper Sailboats in the UK. However, Topper ceased production of GRP boats to concentrate on its rotomolded plastic designs. It is 12 ft ...
- Optimist dinghy
- Fireball (dinghy)Fireball (dinghy)Originally designed by Peter Milne in 1962, the Fireball is a one-design high-performance sailing dinghy. The Fireball is sailed by a crew of two, and sports a single trapeze, symmetric spinnaker and chined hull. The class is strictly controlled, but has adapted to advances in building techniques...
- International CanoeInternational CanoeThe International Canoe, or more properly the International Ten Square Meter Sailing Canoe, often abbreviated to IC is a powerful and extremely fast single handed sailing canoe whose rules are governed by the International Canoe Federation....
- Wayfarer (dinghy)Wayfarer (dinghy)The Wayfarer is a wooden or fibreglass hulled Bermuda rigged sailing dinghy, often used for short sailing trips as a 'day boat'. The boat is 15 feet 10 inches long, and broad and deep enough for three adults to comfortably sail for several hours. Longer trips are undertaken by enthusiasts, notably...