Inspiring girls to sail
Inspiring girls to sail
Every Monday evening learn from other gals in a fun, safe environment. Bring your own boat and let's practice together. Meet other seasoned skippers and get to know their boats too. We start with a skipper meeting at 6pm. at the flag post then head out on the water. Weather permitting. Whether we sail or not, it's always a great time. Don't forget to bring your own food and drinks for yourself and the skipper.
Wednesday Sailing Days Noon-3pm
Every Wednesday, get ready for a fun day on the water. Learn from other gals in a fun, safe environment. Bring your own boat and let's practice together. Meet other seasoned skippers and get to know their boats too. We start with a skipper meeting and potluck at the patio tent, weather permitting. Whether we sail or not, it's always a great time.
Come join our Alison Brennan and Donna Pawlowski as they highlight sailing the Greek Saronic Gulf from Athens. Anchoring and Med mooring at Aigina, Poros, Dokos and Hydra Islands as part the Odyssey Sailing Festival and Herzen Women’s Charters. A definite bucket list adventure, come see all ups, downs, beautiful scenery and history that sailing Greece has to offer.
Bring your line and the knot you've been trying to master and we'll drink wine to encourage the feat.
By the time you have demonstrated the knot to every girl attending, you will surely be the master of that knot.
5pm-9pm at the club
Author Phoebe Wang will read from her collection of nonfiction essays, Relative to Wind: On Sailing, Craft and Community which is based on her experiences racing and crewing in Toronto's harbour and Lake Ontario. She will share her story of learning to sail as a newcomer to the sport, and as one of the few women of colour at her yacht club. She will also detail the writing, research and publication process for those also looking to share their own unique story. The reading and presentation will be followed by a question and answer period.
Nina's Great Adventure Sailing South. Please join us for our onshore kick-off for our 2025 sailing season. This year its our greatest honor to have Nina and her awesome (toonie Talk) full presentation of her 11 year adventure on their Island packet “Sunkissed” Potluck 12 pm followed by a meet and greet Nina takes the floor at 2:pm
An intimate afternoon with Diane Reid. She will be discussing sail trim and rigging techniques Pot Luck at 12 noon and Diane is chatting with us at 1 pm then off for a sail if weather is permitting Venue: Patio Event Tent Description: Beside the flagpole ground floor outside Patio
Join us Women for an ABYC fun filled day of racing, cruising, and friendship Come out and support the Women's programming of Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club
Details and timing are still in the works!
Leading this event is Mary Lynn
Details and timing are still in the works!
Leading this event is Mary Lynn
Join Marjolyn for an evening of introductions into the world of Dingy Sailing on our ABYC Dingy Fleet
Join Marjolyn for an evening of introductions into the world of Dingy Sailing on our ABYC Dingy Fleet
Join us for a surprise guest still in the Planning Stages
We are a group of women who are members of ABYC and meet regularly to share our sailing skills. We sail every week on Wednesday. Starting with a potluck lunch, a skippers meeting, and then sailing until around 3-4 pm. Every Monday evening, we also, will meet at the flag post at 5:30 pm and sail until 9 pm. Our group members take turns sailing on their boats or other skippers' boats and are welcome to join the practice race series organized by the race committee. If you are interested in joining us, please register or download the app onto your smartphone so we know who attending on the day. The skippers decide whom they take sailing and set the tone for the experience. We recommend bringing your sailing equipment and provisions to ensure you are prepared for the sailing conditions. We look forward to seeing you out on the water and happy sailing!
Skippers who volunteer their boat are responsible for the safety of the boat and crew at all times
As a crew member always be honest about your capabilities, limitations and expectations
· Ask the skipper what is required from them
· Assist in pre-sail preparation and post cleanup of boat
· Be prepared to actively assist during the sail
· Look out for hazards while under sail and advise Skipper
· Respectful communication, share tips
· Crew on various boats to enhance the learning experience
· Make an effort to learn the skipper’s habits
PCOC Licence and Harbour licence recommended
The Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club Inclusive Opportunity Fund provides financial assistance to junior sailing candidates who would not otherwise be able to participate.
1. Associate Members cannot bring a guest
2. Definition of First Mate: Skippers require a first mate. The first mate takes command if the skipper becomes incapacitated.
3. Alcohol; If your boat is equipped with a permanent toilet, cooking facilities, and sleeping facilities, boat passengers may legally consume alcohol only when the boat is anchored or docked.
4. Refrain from continuous posting other than sailing related activities on the WOW/Ladies Sailing Social Media site
