How Do I Choose a Club?
Join a sailing club in Toronto! There are several things to consider when making your decision. For instance, will you take up sailing or windsurfing lessons, or bring your own boat? Each of the OHSF’s eight member clubs has something special to offer.
Or you may register your child in our Sailing Camp.
To Own or Not to Own
Mooredale, St. Jamestown, and Westwood are community-run clubs, each owning a fleet of sailboats. They’re perfect if you want to take up sailing but can’t afford the expense of owning or storing a boat. Members also learn to help maintain the community-owned boats.
Personality Is Important
A co-operatively run club is nothing without its people. Volunteers make everything run smoothly and keep it social, and each club has something unique to offer.
You’ll have more fun joining a club with people you can become friends with, so when checking us out, take a moment to meet the members of each club and get a sense of what it’s about.
Participation
Clubs encourage members to take part in activities, races, BBQs, and cleanup days, which strengthen their communities. Before you join, know that:
- Clubs where members own boats require either 10–20 volunteer hours or a $25–$80 fee for each missed hour.
- Some of these clubs have a multi-year waitlist.
Toronto residents who get out and use Toronto’s water park in the Outer Harbour, and who take part in their club community, get the most out of being a member. Check each club’s race and social calendar to see if it fits with yours.