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.
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.
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.
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). We respectfully acknowledge that we operate on Chief Drygeese Territory, the traditional homeland of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation, and within the broader traditional territories of the Tłı̨chǫ, North Slave Métis, and other Indigenous Peoples who have long used and cared for these waters.
Great Slave Lake is the fifth-largest lake in North America and the tenth-largest lake in the world by surface area, covering 28,568 square kilometres. It is also the deepest lake in North America, reaching a maximum depth of 614 metres. Sailing season generally runs from early June through late September, though experienced sailors may continue into October depending on weather and ice conditions.
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.
Please contact communications@greatslavesailingclub.com if you plan on participating in the Moose Bay Race/Social Cruise August 1st - 3rd so the race and social committees can plan for provisions and supplies. Deadline to respond is July 17th!
Join us for a FREE Open House and discover sailing on Great Slave Lake! Try sailing an Opti or Topaz dinghy with our certified instructors, tour the boats and club facilities, meet club and board members, and enjoy free hot dogs and burgers.
All ages are welcome, and no experience is required. Drop in anytime during the event and see what the Great Slave Sailing Club is all about!Â
The 2026Â racing season is here!
Throughout the sailing season (mid-June to mid-September), GSSC hosts well-attended Wednesday evening and weekend race events, including the Solo Cup, Pursuit Cup, Moose Bay Cup, and Snowball Cup. Unless otherwise noted, races are open to all sailboats and to both members and non-members.
The complete 2026 Race/Regatta Schedule can be viewed or downloaded here.
