Able Sail Toronto

05/27/2026

Rosco says - the water is calling! ⛵💙
⏳ Only 4 days until the first day of sailing.
Membership is full, and the excitement is building:
* 48% of members have already booked their sails
90% have done their waivers - this is needed to book sails
* 50% of all sail slots are filled
Let's go sailing!

05/25/2026

⛵💙 We're holding a Silent Auction!
This year’s Season Launch will be a meaningful and celebratory gathering as we look ahead to another vibrant season on the water. Our Silent Auction will raise funds for new power‑assist technology, including adaptive steering and sheeting systems designed by our team. Your support will help us acquire the components needed to bring this system to life and expand access for sailors with limited mobility. It is because of generous donors like you that Able Sail Toronto can continue offering these vital programs to individuals living with physical disabilities.
Find out more here:

Able Sail Toronto is a registered charity that is run and managed by those with mobility impairments. Able Sail Toronto is dedicated to providing people with a disability the opportunity to enjoy sailing. This benefits adults, youth and children with disabilities in the areas of health, education, s...

05/25/2026

⏳ Counting Down!
Only 7 days until the first day of the Able Sail Toronto 2026 sailing season.
Our membership is officially full, and the excitement is building:
43% of members have already booked their sails
40% of all sail slots are filled

The water is calling. ⛵💙

05/21/2026

Behind every great adaptive sail is a well‑trained crew.
Today our staff took the Martin16 out for hands‑on practice in both sailing and companion sailing, strengthening the teamwork and technical skills that make barrier‑free sailing possible.
Here’s to a strong season ahead!

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05/21/2026

⛵ Hands‑on training with the KAPE Seat II
Our staff spent the day practicing safe transfers and setup using the KAPE Seat II on a sailor.
This training builds the confidence and technical skill that keep our program safe, empowering, and barrier‑free on the water.

Proud of this team and the care they bring to every detail! 💙

05/21/2026

⛵ Meet our 2026 AST crew!
Our new staff are on the dock and gearing up for their first safety boat training session.
They’re learning the skills that keep our sailors confident, supported, and free to enjoy the water.

Here’s to a season powered by teamwork, safety, and pure joy on the lake. 💙

05/19/2026

We’re now recruiting volunteers for the 2026 sailing season

If you enjoy being outdoors, supporting your community, and helping people with physical disabilities experience the freedom of sailing, we’d love to have you on our team. No sailing experience needed — just reliability, kindness, and a willingness to learn.

Why volunteer with us?
• You’ll see the very best in people.
• You’ll share in moments of joy, confidence, and pure exuberance.
• You’ll know — without question — that you made a real difference.
• You’ll meet some of the most generous, thoughtful people you may never have crossed paths with otherwise.

And honestly, that’s just the beginning.
If you’re looking for meaningful, hands‑on volunteer work that changes lives — including your own — this is it.

05/19/2026

What is the favorite cushion of our sailors? It is the Geo-Matrix cushion. They are made of a proprietary dry-polymer solid gel, primarily formulated from food-grade mineral oil. This gel is latex-free and silicone-free, and is engineered into an open-column geometric shape to provide optimal pressure redistribution, vibration dampening, and temperature.

05/17/2026

⛵ Training Seminar: Protests How To - REMINDER

FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM 🕒 1‑Hour Power Session

PRESENTERS
Katie Coleman-Nicoll – National Judge
Dale King – Regional Judge

LEVEL UP YOUR RACE‑DAY SKILLS
A fast, focused seminar that gets racers and companion sailors fully confident with the process of a protest, when to and when not to and Katie and Dale will do an overview of the basic Racing Rules of Sailing.

⭐ WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- How to Protest
- When to Protest
- How to fill out a protest form
- How to exonerate yourself if you have broken a rule.

👥 WHO SHOULD ATTEND
* Sailors interested in understanding race procedures
* New and returning race companion sailors
* Anyone supporting race operations or Mobility Cup preparation
* Mobility Cup companion sailors

🎯 WHY IT MATTERS
Understanding race rules of sailing ensures smoother, safer, and more enjoyable racing for everyone, on the water and on shore.

05/14/2026

⛵ You’re invited!!!
Where: National Yacht Club — Dining Room, then on the docks
When: Saturday, May 30th, 1–4 pm
Join us on the upper patio for hors d’oeuvres and words of appreciation as we celebrate the start of another season of accessible sailing.
✨ What’s happening:
• See how Able Sail Toronto makes sailing accessible to all
• Hear about our exciting successes and new developments
• Celebrate the generosity of our donors
• Help us thank the National Yacht Club, our volunteers, staff, and supporters
• Take part in our Silent Auction — raising funds for new power assist technology that will help even more sailors get on the water
⛵ On the Accessible Docks:
• View our Martin 16 sailboats, davits, transfer lifts, and assistive devices
• Explore our newest adaptive sailing innovations: KAPE seat II design, prototype steering bar, and three windlass systems with three different actuators
Whether you’re a sailor, volunteer, supporter, or someone curious about adaptive sailing, we’d love to welcome you!