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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General

Let’s look forward to the 2024 sailing season!

Please join 645 other online subscribers for our email and Facebook updates. Subscribe by adding your email in the box at right. We'll be updating the cross club Event and Racing Calendar in January. Registration for Junior Sailing will be available shortly after. Suggestions are always welcome. Also note, the following new initiatives from PortsToronto.   New initiatives in 2024 to address instances of speeding and wakes Currently, any recreational powered vessel operating in the jurisdiction of PortsToronto is required to respect no wake zones and a

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Toronto

The Port Lands Reclamation Project with Canoe Cove Update, Nov 2023

I hope you enjoy a video reposted from YouTube about the large Port Lands reclamation project. - "See the progress on the river valley that will become the new mouth of the Don River and the new roads and parks we’re building. For more information, visit www.portlandsto.ca/construction or follow Rocky @TheRockRipper on Twitter or Instagram. Learn more about the Port Lands Flood Protection Project: portlandsto.ca/project-details/" York Harbour from the mouth of the Don was painted in 1793 by Elizabeth Simcoe.

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Safety

The Star: Inside the ‘Wild West’ of the Toronto Harbour: Surging boat traffic, unpredictable waters and lax rules

Traffic on Toronto’s shores has soared since COVID, with kayaks, paddleboards, speedboats and jet skis clamouring for space on the waterfront. By Francine Kopun Senior Writer Saturday, August 5, 2023 Ingrid van der Zande has been kayaking in Toronto’s inner harbour for 15 years, but she no longer ventures out on weekends unless she’s prepared to get an early start. She doesn’t want to have to dodge the water taxis, jet skis and speedboats that have multiplied in the harbour since COVID, travelling at high speeds. Read more on thestar.com

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Sailing Camp

OHSF Water Sport Camp 2023 Update

We are excited to share that the OHSF Water Sport Camp started July 3rd and runs until August 25th. We are running 4 programs this summer and 1 postseason, including: Wet Feet This is a program for children aged 7 to 9. It is designed to slowly introduce children to sailing, focusing on comfortability and basic sailing theory. This group sails in Optimists in the sheltered harbour. The program builds friendships, confidence and self-esteem. CANSail 1/2 This is our learn-to-sail program for sailors aged 10 and up. No sailing experience is required. Sailors learn to

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Events

Club Crawl 2023

2023 ANNUAL CLUB CRAWL SATURDAY, MAY 27 THE FUN STARTS AT 5 PM! PARTY STATIONS 5 PM TORONTO WINDSURFING CLUB 5:45 WATER RATS SAILING CLUB 6:30 MOOREDALE SAILING CLUB 7:15 J-TOWN SAILING CLUB 8:00 TORONTO MULTIHULL CLUB 8:45 OUTER HARBOUR CENTREBOARD CLUB 9:30 WESTWOOD SAILING CLUB

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Safety

OHSF Commodore interviewed on CBC TV & Radio about proposed water taxis

On April 17th, a brief but noteworthy interview with outgoing Commodore Paul Howard was included in CBC Radio and CBC TV news broadcasts. The interview, recorded at Cherry Beach, was also referenced in an article on the CBC website titled Could Lake Ontario be the answer for commuters heading downtown? Waterfront Toronto wants to know. During the interview, Commodore Howard spoke about the opposition to increasing motorized traffic in Outer Harbour due to safety concerns. He elaborated on the increasing use of the Outer Harbour by non-motorized crafts, such as human-pow

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General

Positions open for Commodore and Secretary for 2023

ELECTION UPDATE The OHSF 2023 Executive: Commodore – Tom Snow Vice Commodore Public Relations – Matthew Burpee Vice Commodore Facilities – Chris Maslowski Vice Commodore Site Planning (Leases) – Peter Suchanek Secretary – Cathyann White Treasurer – Tim Willett ------ LETTER FROM PAUL HOWARD, 2020-2022 OHSF COMMODORE The OHSF Executive Board does not have a Commodore or a Secretary. As per the April 4 AGM, there were no nominees for the above positions. Myself, Paul Howard, and Peter Suchanek, have denied continuing to hold the above offices. As

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Safety

It’s a busy harbour. Let’s keep each other safe this summer

Download the 2 page PDF about water safety in Toronto by Friends of Cherry Beach. Toronto's Cherry Beach and Outer Harbour are home to 8,000 water users (96% motorless). This is a reminder to be respectful and keep your distance. Make eye contact to let others know you are aware of their presence and take early and substantial action to avoid a collision. Above are essential tips. Bring items such as a personal floatation device, whistle, phone, helmet, and more. From the Friends of Cherry Beach (Instagram: @friendsofcherrybeach). Share on: F

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Events, Sailing Camp

Inspirational Sailing Stories talk series launches online

Please consider joining this online talk series organized by Sailing Fanatics for the benefit of our OHSF Water Sport Camp. Hear Tom Winskell, Paul Howard, Jamie Ingall, Sarah Douglas, Alex Byczko, and Diane Reid talk about their sailing experiences! Tickets Presentations will be 20-30 minutes with an opportunity to ask questions following that presentation. To attend we're asking for a $5 donation for a single event or $25 to attend all events. This money will go directly to helping young people without opportunity to try sailing for free. February 17 -

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