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
General

Club Profile: Water Rats Sailing Club

The Water Rat Sailing Club is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization providing accessible and inclusive on-water sports and recreation opportunities to Torontonians since its founding in 1969. Nestled in the Outer Harbour by Cherry Beach, the club offers dinghy sailing and paddling to over 200 members and their families. These members participate in various watercraft, including dinghies, catamarans, and kayaks. As one of the largest Laser fleets in Canada, Water Rats fosters both competitive and recreational sailing while maintaining a strong sense of community th

by Matthew Burpee
General

Free Ecological Restoration Classes Training via Zoom

The OHSF works with Toronto Nature Stewards to eradicate invasive species on and near the club sites. Below is a letter from its lead, Anna Hoad. A big thank you to everyone who pitches each year to help keep our club grounds beautiful and well-maintained! Your efforts make a huge difference; we couldn't do it without you. We have a fantastic opportunity if you're interested in taking your volunteer work to the next level. The Toronto Nature Stewards offer free training in ecological restoration over the winter. The course consists of five online Zoom classes, with a

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
Sailing Camp

The Outer Harbour Sailing Camp thanks all its supporters

The Outer Harbour Sailing Camp thanks all its supporters and youth organizations for making 2024 an outstanding season of Junior sailing. We're looking forward to seeing you in 2025!!! 2014 Wrap-up: Expanded no-fee kids & LPF program Fall Sailing nearly sold out! Interclub racing is thriving in Outer Harbour Regatta Program revenue up & growing 'Level the Playing Field' Fund! Congrats to Colin Cox for earning CanSail Instructor!

by Keisha Aitchison
Events

Klinger’s Around the Island Regatta on Sep 28

Come one! Come all! JTown's annual Klinger's Around the Island Regatta is happening this Saturday, September, 28. FREE REGISTRATION! ✅ 9 am breakfast and registration ☕️ ✅ 10 am (mandatory) participants meeting 📝 ✅ 11 am the first gun! 💥 Registration is online at www.sailtoronto.com. Email race@sailtoronto.com for more info! Named after one of our most beloved lifetime members (Klinger), who will be on the race committee boat and handing out hand-made awards after the races! ⛵️ The club's AGM is after.

by Beata Sejane
Events

Water CATS Fall Regatta 2024

Sep 21-22, 2024 $80 double-handed $60 single-handed (Includes breakfast and dinner both days) First Gun 11 am (both days) Registration • Notice of Race • Sailing Instructions https://waterrats.ca/events For more information contact Beata Sejane • bgintere@gmail.com Water Rats Sailing Club • 4 Regatta Rd. Toronto

by OHSF
Events

Watch Sailing at the Olympic Games, Jul 28-Aug 8

Watch Live on CBC See Team Canada sailing on July 28-August 8 (Days 2-13) from the Marseille Marina. Men’s and women’s windsurfing (iQFOiL) Men’s and women’s dinghy (ILCA 7 – men, ILCA 6 – women) Men’s and women’s skiff (49er – men, 49er FX – women) Men’s and women’s kite (Formula Kite) Mixed multihull (Nacra 17) Mixed dinghy (470) Events: 10 (4 men, 4 women, 2 mixed) Meet the team! Watch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/C95Xpket6ql/ 2024 CANADIAN SAILING TEAM

by Matthew Burpee
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