To make high performance sailing and recreational sailing lifelong activities for boaters in Ontario through excellence in competition and training.

 

 

To provide leadership, governance and standards to meet the needs of all our members by:

·      Promoting high performance sailing success at regional, national, and international levels.

·      Being the authority and voice of Ontario athletes in competitive sailing and recreational boating.

·      Providing guidance, leadership, support and services to our membership.

·      Supporting national standards and policies for excellence in training, competition, and safety for sailing and recreational boating in Ontario .

·      Expanding participation in sailing and recreational boating in Ontario .

Ontario Sailing Goals

By 2014, have a significantly higher portion of the Ontario population enjoy and support competitive sailing and recreational boating activities by;

·      Developing participation activities in collaboration with our stakeholders and other organizations.

·      Maintaining and strengthening Ontario Sailing’s delivery of education programs.

·      Communicating the values of healthy active living through accessible boating to all people in Ontario .

·      Supporting our member clubs in their pursuit of enhanced participation and growth.

·      Tracking participation and the demographics

To support athletic achievement leading towards world class results in competitive sailing by and by 2014 have a larger pool of high level athletes in Ontario :       

·         Strengthening team and administrative support to athlete development.

·      Promoting top quality coaching, equipment and resources at both the provincial and club level.

·      Supporting and implementing the CYA long term athlete development program.

·      Identify high performance athletes as they develop from the local level up to the national and international level of competition.

 

  

To have a capable and efficient organization developing and supporting quality competitive sailing and recreational boating related activities by:

·      Developing, implementing, and supporting programs to ensure that coaches, officials, instructors, and administrators are capable of delivering a quality sport experience to all participants.

·      Assisting all areas of the province to develop competitive sailing and recreational boating programs.

·      Working with members and partners to develop a provincial infrastructure of facilities and programs that make the best use of all resources.

 

 

To have stronger and more active collaboration and communication among partners by 2014 by:

·      Developing a clear understanding and ownership of roles and responsibilities for each part of the organization.

·      Actively collaborating and communicating with stakeholders and partners to increase excellence, participation and capacity.

·      Actively seeking new partnerships to promote our sport.

 

 

Ontario Sailing Values

 

Ontario Sailing is based on the following principles to guide the development of high performance and recreational sailing in Ontario .

 

Fairness: Ontario Sailing values fairness and sportsmanship, which goes beyond just following the rules and incorporates respect for others and is a way of thinking, not just behaving.

 

Respect and Equality:  We value demonstrating respect for individuals in all manifestations of their cultural and linguistic diversity and life circumstances.  All people should be treated in an equitable and fair manner regardless of age, ability, sex, religion, social and ethnic background or political persuasion.  Verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse of any kind is unacceptable.

 

Excellence and Integrity:  Ontario Sailing values professionalism, fiscal responsibility, honesty, accountability and dedication. 

 

Community Pride:  Sailing contributes to developing healthy and responsible individuals, with a sense of pride for their community.