Outer Harbour Sailing Federation

A community of affordable water sport clubs on Toronto's Outer Harbour. Join us to sail, row, windsurf or paddle – with or without owning your own boat

OHSF clubs with Toronto skyline at sunset

Outer Harbour Sailing Federation

A community of affordable water sport clubs on Toronto's Outer Harbour. Join us to sail, row, windsurf or paddle – with or without owning your own boat

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Hanlan Boat Club Receives Major Grant for Rowing Upgrades

Great news from our neighbour, the Hanlan Boat Club! They've secured a $92,100 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, enabling them to enhance their rowing fleet significantly. With this funding, Hanlan has acquired five new rowing boats, eight sets of sculling oars, and a new outboard motor to improve safety and accessibility for their programs. Nestled between the Water Rat Sailing Club and the Mooredale Sailing Club, the Hanlan Boat Club offers rowing for beginners to competitive athletes aged 10 to 90+. The grant will help continue active lifestyles and communit

by OHSF
Toronto, General

Toronto Nature Stewards at Cherry Beach – October 2024

Join the Fight Against Invasive Species! Our friends at the Toronto Nature Stewards are tackling one of the most persistent invasive plants— Buckthorn. By pulling these invaders, they're making space for native plants, which creates better habitats for local wildlife. It’s a rewarding way to spend your morning outdoors and is perfect for anyone 16+ looking to earn community service hours. Get involved on Wed & Sat mornings, October 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30, from 9–11:30 am. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to this important cause and support local

by Jennifer Penney
Safety, Toronto

Another “100-year storm” leads to E. coli Warnings

Tuesday's rain storm delivered a month's rain in 3 hours, capping off a wet 7 days. It may have been Toronto's third “100-year storm” since 2013. It caused flooding in the Don Valley, the Portlands, and many areas in Toronto. It's recommended to not swim for two days after a big storm due to E. coli levels. Cherry Beach, usually a Blue Flag beach, was unsafe to swim on Wednesday. Swimming during and after storms, floods, or heavy rainfall is discouraged due to potential bacteria risks indicated by cloudy water. E. coli counts from recent beach water samples determine

by Matthew Burpee
Events, Toronto

Toronto Blue Jays Host Westwood & Friends, Tue, Aug 20

Game day is Tuesday, August 20 at 7:07 pm. Tickets are $25 each, non-refundable. Tickets can be purchased by sending e-transfer to Sandra: social@westwoodsailing.ca. Deadline for purchase is August 12, 2024. Please include your full name, which club you are a member at, and your email in the e-transfer details as the tickets will be transferred electronically. There are no physical tickets.     Photo by CAYMAN on Unsplash

by Matthew Burpee
Toronto

Bridge Closures, May 2024

The east bridge by the dragon boaters will be closed intermittently at night from next Wednesday evening to Friday. The Ship Channel Bridge on Cherry Street remains closed to traffic, and an update is coming. "Emergency Repair Start Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at 8 p.m.  Expected End Date: Friday, May 31, 2024. The adjacent Martin Goodman Trail bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists."

by Matthew Burpee
Events, Toronto

Regatta Road Revival: Join Us for Earth Day Cleanup! Sat, April 20, 10 am

Join Us for the Annual Regatta Road Cleanup this Saturday, April 20th, from 10 am to 12 pm. We'll be focusing on the stretch between the bike path and the OHSF clubs. Bring your work gloves and garbage bags. After cleaning up, leave the filled bags by the bins on Regatta Road for pickup by the City. Let's kick off the season with a cleaner community. See you there! Spread the word through social media and email. #EarthDayCleanup

by Jennifer Penney
Toronto

Two new landmark bridges open in the Portlands

Getting to the Outer Harbour is now easier. "The Cherry Street North and Commissioners Street Bridges, part of Waterfront Toronto's ambitious $1.3 billion revitalization project, are now open to the public. They provide multimodal access — including future streetcar routes — to the Villiers Island neighbourhood." Read more in UrbanToronto. Photo above by UrbanToronto contributors hawc and globalexpress.

by Matthew Burpee
Toronto

Sailor’s Day Stage – Toronto International Boat Show, Jan 27

For the first time, there will be a Sailor's Day at the Toronto International Boat Show on Saturday, January 27, 2024. It will feature exclusive seminars from renowned skippers and new sail products, accessories, resources and sailing programs to discover. Speaker Topics Include Foiling in Canada: It’s Here! The Golden Globe Race: What It Took to Complete and Win Canada’s Debut in Barcelona at the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup Passion to Profession: Panel Discussion Inside Sailmaking What Rope? Where? What Are You Wearing? The Right Gear For The Right O

by Matthew Burpee
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