SAILING
Ottawa New Edinburgh Club
Have
Questions?
Check out our FAQ or send us an email. Our friendly ONEC staff will be happy to answer any questions. They can also be reached by
phone at
613-746-8540.
New
Adult
Members
New Members without sailing experience: SailONEC provides a structured training program for adult members from May until the end of June. It is comprised of both basic theory and practical skills segments. Experienced, certified skippers provide training to new members under the direction of the head instructor. The goal of the program is to train new members to a level at which they are competent to act as skippers and take club boats out on their own. New Members with sailing experience: You will have to demonstrate to one of our experienced volunteers that you have the appropriate knowledge and skills to waive the requirement to participate in the training program. To do so, Please send an email to communications@sailonec.com
Registration open for 2025
Youth
Sailing
Camps
ONEC operates a sailing camp for youth between the ages of 9 and 17. The students receive quality instruction stressing safety, fun, and learning. They are introduced to many different elements of sailing, safety practices, and seamanship. They will develop new skills in boat handling and sailing for both fun and competition. Sail Canada certified instructors teach trainees, and successful trainees receive Sail Canada certificates from CANSail 1 to CANSail 4. We emphasize safety and low student-to-instructor ratios in accordance with Sail Canada guidelines. With our flexible week-to-week program, your child can move up through the levels as the summer progresses. The camp operates in 1–4 week modules from July to August. There are a limited number of spaces. Youths’ skills and experience are evaluated on the first day of camp, and an appropriate boat is chosen for them. Beginning sailors will be taught on the two-person Pico or the three-to- four person CL16. More experienced trainees will sail on RS Fevas, Lasers or Laser 2s.
Our Programs
Our Sailing Partners
Sail
Canada
Sail ONEC is a proud member of Sail Canada, whose mission is to lead, enable and drive while working with its partner organizations. Head on over to Sail Canada to explore what they have on offer - including two great E-books on Basic Sailing Skills and Advanced Sailing Skills in French and English.
Ontario
Sailing
Ontario Sailing is the recognized not-for-profit governing body for sailing in the province of Ontario. In a partnership between a professional staff team and dedicated volunteers, Ontario Sailing supports the sport of sailing across the province. Staff and volunteers provide leadership in a variety of different areas including training and certification for instructors and race officials, athlete development, and the Ontario Sailing Team. Additionally, Ontario Sailing provides support with governance and administration to nearly 200 member organizations.