Inspiring Girls to Sail
To activate and empower those who identify as female.
To sail by building friendships, having fun and learning leadership skills
Programming Supported By ABYC Toronto
*News Flash*
Irene McNeill appointed the Member of the Order of Canada
Irene Y. McNeill, C.M.
Aurora, Ontario
Irene McNeill has helped develop the sport of sailing in Canada and beyond. She is frequently invited to officiate at grassroots and elite competitions, and is the first Canadian woman to earn the designation of international race officer. She also co-founded the LEAP program to encourage girls’ participation in the sport.
LEAP Sailing Highlights 2025
West Coast Girls in Sailing Program
One parent summed it up beautifully: “Our daughter has been sailing for many years now, but this has been her most rewarding experience so far. The all-female dynamic was freeing for her in so many ways.”
Girls Sailing Camp in Toronto Aug 25-29
Wrap up the summer with us
This 5-day camp was led by Sail Canada senior team, Clara Gravely. ABYC’s Head Instructor, Ginger Groen, and other top female Race Coaches from ABYC.
Why LEAP Sailing
Programming For Both Women And Girls
Extensive Resources
In-depth data, news articles, surveys, strategies and websites regarding women and girls in sailing. This is an insight into the framework of fairness in the sailing community.
Women's Programming
Clubs around the lake are providing women's programming all the way from remote control sailing to inter-club racing. Come join our Community of Women Sailors!
Girls Programming
Our programming at Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club is the first of its kind in Canada. In 2025, we will have two areas of programming that support self-identified girls ages 8-19, led by female instructors and coaches which will focus on the shared experience of girls having fun sailing and developing their racing skills
Meet our founders
We are committed to Inspire Girls and Women in the sport of sailing. With Leadership-Empowerment-Adventure & Programming
LEAP sailing addresses the inequity and lack of inclusion in the sport of sailing. Through LEAP (leadership, empowerment, adventure programming) we share resources and provide opportunities to build a community of self-identified females who love to sail.
Our Sponsors
