1960s Sailing on Calgary’s Glenmore Dam, Canada

This vintage postcard captures the serene waters of Calgary’s Glenmore Dam, where sail enthusiasts take to the lake in a variety of small racing dinghies. The scene features Snipe Class boats, Flying Junior (FJ) dinghies, and a Celebrity Class sloop, along with a striped-sail catamaran, showcasing the variety of one-design sailboats popular in the mid-20th century.

The Flying Junior, marked with the “FJ” insignia, is a 13-foot doublehanded racing dinghy widely used in junior and collegiate racing. The Celebrity Class, identified by its “Y” sail emblem, is a 19-foot fractional sloop, and the striped catamaran reflects the classic style of recreational beach dinghies of the era. These vessels highlight the international appeal and competitive spirit of one-design sailing, which had gained popularity across North America and beyond by the 1960s and 1970s.

Distributed by United News (Wholesalers) Ltd., Calgary, Alberta, and photographed in color by W.J.L. Gibbons, this postcard preserves a picturesque snapshot of mid-century sailing culture on the Glenmore Dam.

This postcard would look great framed or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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