ABYC Women Sailing

Building a Community of Women Sailors

SKIPPER AND CREW Responsibilities

Skipper

Skippers who volunteer their boat are responsible for the safety of the boat and crew at all times

Crew

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

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2024 Line Up of Events

WOW Wednesday Social Sailing

Every Wednesday from May 15th - Haul out 2024

Monday Evening Practice Race Series

Every Monday Evening Starting June 2024

WOW

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!

May 15th 2024

Come celebrate the new sailing season. Reconnect, have some laughs and get caught up with some new sea stories

Clinic series on No sail days

To Be Announced

Wednesday 1pm-3pm

Join us for our pop-up speaker series which may include a clinic, seminar or just group learning experiences when the weather or conditions are unfavourable

Women's Sailing Day

June 23rd 2024

Meet at the Flagpole at 12:30 pm

Girls Day at ABYC  for a fun filled day of racing, cruising and friendship

Come out and support the girls programming of Ashbridges Bay Yacht Club

Monday Full Moon Race and Cruise Night

Aug 19th 2024

Mary J had a brilliant idea to organize evening cruises this summer, taking advantage of the full moon nights. We specifically chose Monday nights as there is a full moon falling on August 19th. We have partnered with the race committee to participate in their beginner racing series on Monday nights. On the 19th of August, we will be heading out for a race followed by a moonlight cruise. Stay tuned for more details, as there may even be an option for an overnight cruise under the full moon. It’s going to be a magical evening on the water!

Club Policies

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

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