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Apply to Join the
2021-22
Ontario Sailing Team

Ontario Sailing has opened the application process for the 2021-22 Ontario Sailing Teams.

The 2021-22 Ontario Sailing Teams will be selected by application and will be guided by the “Ontario Sailing Provincial Team Selection Policy” (CLICK HERE).

The application form (below) must be returned by
THURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 for consideration.

Ontario Sailing will be using the Sail Canada Regional YOTS being held at Ashbridge's Bay Yacht Club on September 4-5 as an assessment opportunity to evaluate applicants in addition to what is provided on the application form. It is strongly recommended that all interested athletes attend this event. To register for this event, please go to https://www.sailing.ca/canadian-sailing-youth-squad/ and complete the registration for the ABYC event. There is also information at that link regarding the Canadian Sailing Youth Squad and its selection process.
If you are interested in being a member of the 2021-22 OST, please complete the application form and return it to cam@ontariosailing.ca no later than September 2, 2021.

If you have any questions about the Ontario Sailing Team, please contact Cam at 1-888-672-7245 ext. 3227 or the email address above.
A Successful Canadian Youth Nationals

Canadian Youth Nationals came to a successful close as two Ontario Sailing Team athletes took the top male and female positions qualifying them for the Youth Sailing World Championships taking place this December in Oman.

With four days of varying conditions, the team's six athletes were in a constant battle right up to the final day. OST athlete and ABYC member, Nathan Latka's consistent performance and unwavering focus helped him clinch the win overall, finishing 1st in the final race of the series. In the women's fleet, OST athlete and RCYC member Annie Balasubramanian managed to battle back from a rocky start to earn a 6th place overall finish and secure the title as top Canadian female, qualifying her for Youth Worlds in December. OST and RCYC member Blair Treadwell rounds out the team's top ten overall finishers in 4th place while achieving a personal best at this event. 

Carling Davies (OST/RCYC) continually proves to be a fierce contender in the women's field, finishing as the 3rd female, and 13th overall. Christopher Mouland (OST/TSCC) wrapped up the event in 19th and Christopher Kitson (OST/RCYC) finished in 32nd both with very strong race finishes but had to carry some higher scores due to some penalties. A huge congratulations to all competitors and a big thank you to Sail Canada, CORK and the City of Kingston for hosting another great event.
Ontario Sailing's Access BOOM Program

Participants loved their time on the water! Wind in their sails, sun on their faces, views of Toronto - there was a lot to enjoy!

Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages. Thanks to Coach Alex Byczko for all the great photos and Etobicoke Yacht Club for hosting!!
REMINDER

Ontario Sailing Strategic Plan
Opportunity to Get Involved

Deadline extended!

Get involved in the shaping of Ontario Sailing's future?

We've extended the deadline (but only by a couple of days). Indicate your interest in participating by Monday - MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 2021 that is!! Don't miss out!

More information can be found at the link below.
REMINDER

Call for Nominations
Board of Directors

The Ontario Sailing Nominations Committee is now accepting nominations for the Ontario Sailing Board of Directors for the upcoming election at the AGM in October 2021.
 
The committee is seeking nominations for candidates to fill one vacant Director position. The intent is that this Director will be then appointed by the Board to the role as Treasurer. At this time the key competency needed on the Board is related to financial acumen. In addition to the basic requirements of a Director under the Corporations Act, a strong financial background is required, and a CPA would be an asset.
 
The call for nominations will close on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 at 5:00 pm ET.
Upcoming CANSail Fundamental Course

Are you planning on becoming a dinghy instructor?

Get a jump on your certifications by signing up for your online CANSail Fundamental course today.

Timeline:
Tuesday evenings - October 5, 2021 until November 2, 2021.
7 pm - 9 pm (Eastern Time) for each session. This timeline does not include the time required to complete homework assignments.

**Attendance/participation in all sessions is mandatory.**
If you are unable to attend any of the dates, please do not register for this course!

Session 1: Tuesday, October 5, 2021 (7pm-9pm ET) - Introduction, Module 1 & Module 4 from Workbook.
Session 2: Tuesday, October 12, 2021 (7pm-9pm ET) - Review, Module 5, Talk about video land lesson submissions.
Session 3: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 (7pm-9pm ET) - Review, Module 3, Video land lessons due - watch first half of the lessons.
Session 4: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 (7pm-9pm ET) - Review, Module 2, watch rest of video land lessons, review details of the final submission.
Final Session: Tuesday, November 2, 2021 (7pm-9pm ET) - All course materials are due (land and water lesson plans, Emergency Action Plan, course workbook, self-evaluation form).

Cost: $357.30 (taxes included)
ONCA Finally Has a Date for Implementation

ONCA is the new Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act that will have a large impact on the requirements for governance for all of Ontario’s incorporated not for profits, which includes the vast majority of clubs and organizations.
 
ONCA will impact club bylaws and how governance of your club takes place. Many clubs have been working slowly towards updating their by-laws over the last few years in anticipation of ONCA. ONCA has been drafted with the provincial government and was passed in 2010 but did not have a date of proclamation that it would come into effect until very recently!
 
We now know that as of October 19, 2021, the Ontario Not for Profit Corporations Act will come into effect. Implementation had been slowed by a delay in the technology related to bringing the associated services online with Service Ontario. The Ontario government announced a new online business registry at the same time they announced the date for ONCA. Club main contacts should sign up for email updates about the new online services to be prepared to set up your online account here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-business-registry
 
While there will be a three-year window for most items in the Act to come into effect, we should all start working now to update bylaws and prepare for the new system.
 
If your organization’s bylaws have not been updated recently or you are unsure if they meet the requirements, don’t hesitate to reach out. As we work through the various requirements, we will continue to provide support at each step as more information is available.

For more information, please reach out to Lisa Roddie, COAST Manager, at lisa@ontariosailing.ca
COVID & Step 3 Continues
 
As an outdoor sport, we have been relatively fortunate to have been permitted to get a large majority of our sailing season in without too many COVID-related restrictions. Unfortunately, though, Ontario continues to be in Step 3 and we again are starting to see rising numbers as we head towards the cooler months.

It is important that everyone does their part to help keep sailing available to everyone. Please follow public health guidelines and remember that there are still several Regulations that each club needs to follow including masks inside, masks when distancing can’t be maintained and capacity limits for certain spaces and areas.

Club Boards and volunteers have been working incredible hard throughout the pandemic to ensure your ability to sail in a safe way following the many Regulations. Please be patient and keep up the great support to help your club be in compliance!
COVID-19 Updates

Updates regarding COVID-19 can be found on the front page of our website at https://ontariosailing.ca/news/covid-19-information/.
We update this page on a regular basis so be sure to check back often.

Although the Ontario Sailing office is closed as staff participate in physical distancing, staff can be reached directly by email. A list of staff email addresses can be found at https://ontariosailing.ca/about/ontario-sailing-staff/  along with staff responsibilities.
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