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The Female Junior Sailor of the Year is presented to a female athlete who has achieved results on at least a Provincial and National level (could be International, but not necessary) that demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in their discipline. Must be 18 years or younger as of December 31st in the year ending. SELECTION CRITERIA:
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 Hunter Dejean 2018 Hunter Dejean 2017 Clara Gravely 2016 Clara Gravely 2015 Clara Gravely 2014 Not Presented 2013 Olivia Mew 2012 Ali ten Hove 2011 Violet Stafford 2010 Meredith Megarry 2009 Sarah Douglas 2008 Brenda Bowskill 2007 Helen Dam 2006 Emily Hill 2005 Joanne Prokop 2004 Alessandra Herrera Reimer 2003 Erin Kestenbaum 2002 Yolande Gooderham & Katherine MacLennan 2001 Caroline Kaars Sijpesteijn
Female Sailor of the Year is presented to the female sailor who has achieved results on a Provincial, National, and/or International level, which demonstrated a high level of skill and expertise in her discipline. SELECTION CRITERIA:
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 2019 Jodi Munden 2018 Sarah Douglas & 2017 Sarah Douglas 2016 Danielle Boyd & 2015 Brenda Bowskill 2014 Brenda Bowskill 2013 Brenda Bowskill 2012 Violet Stafford 2011 Meredith Megarry & Emily McIlquham 2010 Claire Merry 2009 Joanne Prokop 2008 Katie Abbott, Martha Henderson, Jen Provan 2007 Alanna Foscarini and Alison Ludzki 2006 Victoria Crowder 2005 Amy Cada 2004 Jen Provan & Nikola Girke 2003 Victoria Crowder & Claudia Strobele 2002 Claudia Strobele 2001 Jen Provan & Nikola Girke 2000 Jen Provan
This award is presented to a (current) certified Sail Canada Instructor/Coach who has shown exceptional leadership in a learn-to-sail or racing program. NOMINATION PROCESS:
In order to be considered, a nomination form must be completed and a letter supporting the nomination must be submitted to info@ontariosailing.ca and come from one of the following:
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WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 Ryan Perry & Kristina Harris 2018 Max Robinson 2017 Lauren Laventure 2016 Nigel Crosscombe 2015 Geordie Miller 2014 Max Crothers 2013 Rob Frost 2012 Rob Frost 2011 Cam Lymburner 2010 Ethan Holtzer 2009 Graham Fraser 2008 Samara Crothers 2007 Corey Lynam 2006 Roslyn Dakin 2005 Ashley Lethbridge 2004 Karen May 2003 Will Abbott 2002 Darin McRae 2001 Tim Bishop 2000 Rob Fox
This award is presented to a Member Club or Organization that ran a regatta of exceptional quality during the past year.NOMINATION PROCESS:
n order to be considered, a nomination form must be completed and a letter of recommendation must be submitted to info@ontariosailing.ca and come from either an athlete or a coach who participated in the event.
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WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 Blind Fleet Racing World Championship @ Kingston Yacht Club 2018 Canadian Youth Championships @ The Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2017 J24 World Championships @ Port Credit Yacht Club 2016 Sailfest @ Sarnia Yacht Club 2015 Lightning Worlds 2014 2.4mR Worlds 2013 GHRYA 2012 Kingston Yacht Club – Shark Worlds 2011 Royal Hamilton Yacht Club and Burlington Sailing & Boating Club – Mobility Cup 2010 CORK – National Qualifying Regatta 2009 Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario – Mobility Cup 2008 Nepean Sailing Club – Ontario Summer Games 2007 Royal Hamilton Yacht Club- Youth National Championships 2006 Oakville Yacht Squadron – Ontario High School Championships 2005 Sarnia Ontario Sailing 23 & Under Provincial Championships 2004 Brockville OSA 16 & Under Single Handed Championships 2003 Etobicoke Yacht Club – J35 North American Championships 2002 Royal Hamilton Yacht Club – 2002 Europe World Championships 2001 Grand Bend Yacht Club – Canada Games 2001. 2000 Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club – Millennium Regatta
In an effort to recognize the great history of sailing in this province, Ontario Sailing is proud to present the Legends of Ontario Sailing Award … “Honouring the Past to Inspire the Future”. PURPOSE:
To acknowledge and recognize the outstanding contribution of an individual or a group of individuals who through his/her and/or their efforts, have inspired participation in the recreational and/or competitive sport of sailing in Canada.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
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WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 Larry MacDonald 2018 Not Presented 2017 The Abbott Family 2016 Jean & Bernie Luttmer 2015 Alex McAuley 2014 John Osborn 2013 “The 12 Founders of CORK”: Roger Green, Bill Cox, Paul Henderson, Lynn Watters, Sandy McPherson, Bart Dalton, Cam Jones, George Goodfellow, Russ Scrim, Harry Jemmett, Jack Orgill and Doug Keary. 2012 The “Ontario-Based, Canadian Flag-Bearing, Olympic Medal Winners”: Terry Neilson, Terry McLaughlin, Hans Fogh, John Kerr, Steve Calder, Frank McLaughlin, John Millen, and Mike Wolfs. 2011 The “Builders of C&C Yachts”: Rob Ball, Erich Bruckmann, George Cassian, George Cuthbertson, George Hinterhoeller and Ian Morch. 2010 The brave crews of Evergreen (RHYC) and Magistri (RCYC) that survived and endured the great storms that hit the 1979 Fastnet race.
The awarding of this Trophy is to be made in recognition of a member of the Ontario Sailing Association who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of sailing in Ontario. The selection is made by a vote of the Past Presidents of Ontario Sailing (who we have been able to maintain contact with). This award is not open to nominations. If you would like suggest a nominee, please send an email to execdir@ontariosailing.ca.
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2021 Wendy Loat 2019 Tim Irwin 2018 Not Presented 2017 Pat Lymburner 2016 Edward Graham Dougall 2015 Nicholas Thompson & Ashley Hum 2014 Donna Scott 2013 Irene McNeill 2012 Lynne Beal & Doug Creelman 2011 Marilea McAllister & Ethel Thayer 2010 Carolyn Gagnon 2009 Bernie Luttmer Sr. 2008 George Blanchard 2007 Ron Kobrick 2006 Al Will 2004 2005 Alex McAuley 2004 Mike Vollmer 2003 Laurel Connell 2002 Alan May 2001 Peter Van Buskirk 2000 David Sprague 1999 Keith Hobbs 1998 Leo Reise 1997 Easter Seals Regatta, RCYC
The award has no criteria other than what the title implies. The selection is made by the Executive Director with the approval of the Executive Committee. This award is not open to nominations. If you would like suggest a nominee, please send an email to execdir@ontariosailing.ca
.WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 TBA 2018 Andree Gauthier 2018 Jay McKinnell 2017 Tom Bolland 2016 David Starck 2015 Barbara Lyon-Stewart and; 2015 Ben Rabinovitch; YMCA Camp Kitchikewana 2014 Alan Johnson; Windsor Yacht Club 2013 Gary Howard; Canada Summer Games Team 2012 Mike Milner 2011 Derek Hatfield and VELUX Canada 2010 Paul Davis 2009 Laura Jarvis 2008 Rick Watters & Audrey Kobayashi 2007 John Miolla 2006 John Weakley 2005 Linda Waddell & Jenny McEwen-Hill 2004 Lynne Beal 2003 Allan Sparrow 2002 Bruce Bussin 2001 Brian Knoll 2000 Jon Matthews 1999 Tommy Wharton 1998 Loren Richter, Eastgate Ford
To acknowledge and recognize the outstanding contribution of Ontario Sailing volunteers. The contribution can be related to activities over a period of years or to a specific event or program during a particular year. The selection is made by Ontario Sailing representatives.
This award is not open to nominations. If you would like suggest a nominee, please send an email to info@ontariosailing.ca.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
EXCLUSIONS:
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 Katie Coleman Nicoll 2018 Not Presented 2017 Mark Searle 2016 Wendy Loat 2016 Kevin Corcoran 2015 John Weakley
To acknowledge and recognize the multi-dimensional aspects of running a club. Criteria such as financial management, policies, governance and community outreach as well as the sailing components of running a club are considered in selecting a club that is demonstrating successes in different ways.
,p>Shortlisted clubs will be asked to submit updates on their activities in the previous year and a committee will review the submissions.This award is not open to nominations. If you would like suggest a nominee, please send an email to info@ontariosailing.ca.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2019 Cedar Island Yacht Club
This award is presented to the Club with the best Overall Results from the Ontario Sailing Grand Prix Development Series. To see the regattas included in the results, please see the current year’s Grand Prix Development Series regattas.
NOTE- This award is not open to nomination. It is based on results
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2018 TBA 2017 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2016 Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2015 Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2014 Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2013 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2012 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2011 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2010 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2009 Kingston Yacht Club 2008 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2007 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2006 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2005 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2004 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2003 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2002 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2001 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2000 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 1999 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 1998 Royal Canadian Yacht Club
This Award is presented to the Club with the best results in single handed classes in the Ontario Sailing Grand Prix Development Series. To see the regattas included in the results please see the current year’s Grand Prix Development Series regattas
NOTE- This award is not open to nomination. It is based on results.
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2018 Britannia Yacht Club 2017 Royal Canadian Yacht Club & Port Credit Yacht Club 2016 Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club & Royal Hamilton Yacht Club 2015 Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club 2014 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2013 Port Credit Yacht Club 2012 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2011 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2010 Port Credit Yacht Club 2009 Port Credit Yacht Club 2008 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2007 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2006 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2005 Royal Hamilton Yacht Club 2004 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2003 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2002 Island Yacht Club 2001 Royal Hamilton Yacht Club 2000 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 1999 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 1998 Island Yacht Club
This award is presented to the Club with the best result in the double handed classes Ontario Sailing Grand Prix Development Series. To see the regattas included in the results please see the current year’s Grand Prix Development Series regattas
NOTE- This award is not open to nomination. It is based on results.
WINNERS INCLUDE: 2018 Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2017 Oakville Yacht Squadron & Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2016 Ashbridge’s Bay Yacht Club & Bronte Harbour Yacht Club & National Yacht Club 2015 Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2014 Bronte Harbour Yacht Club 2013 Kingston Yacht Club 2012 Kingston Yacht Club 2011 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2010 Burlington Sailing and Boating Club 2009 Kingston Yacht Club 2008 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2007 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2006 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2005 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2004 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2003 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2002 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2001 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 2000 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 1999 Royal Canadian Yacht Club 1998 Royal Canadian Yacht Club
This award is presented to the winners of each class in the Ontario Sailing Grand Prix Development Series.
NOTE- This award is not open to nomination. It is based on results.
WINNERS INCLUDE:
| 29er | 420 | Laser | Radial | Optimist | Open Bic | RSX | T293 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Will Peters & Matthew Tiplady | Liam Bruce | Harrison Bruce & Rachael Susman | Carling Davies & Thomas Desrochers | ||||
| 2017 | Scott Leduc & Kyle Feeney | Andrew Kanarek | Dale Whitmore & Kimberly Kirkpatrick | Carling Davies & Andreas Steinitz | ||||
| 2016 | Louis Riel-Brockie & Charles Savard | Nathan Corcoran & Connor Bey | Carter Ward | Liam Bruce & Hunter Dejean | Carling Davies & Spencer Leman | Olivia Mew | Owen Sewell | |
| 2015 | Louis Riel-Brockie & Sam Bonin | Gray Snyder & Jack Porter | Colton Ladouceur | Aleksander Magi | Colin Davies | Tyler McKay | ||
| 2014 | Alexander Koschate & Reece Pillinger | Gray Snyder & Jack Porter | Colton Ladouceur | Aleksander Magi | Galen Richardson | Timothy Walker | ||
| 2013 | Billy Fuse & Sam Thompson | Pat Wilson & Max Wood | Peter Brickell | Forrest Wachholz | Aleksander Magi | Rebecca Heller | Olivia Mew | Owen Sewell |
| 2012 | Linor Berezin & Katherine McEwen | Evan DePaul & Ryan Smith | Connor Ward | Robert Lalonde | Max Daviau | Maxim Chouinard | ||
| 2011 | Linor Berezin & Katherine McEwen | Sam Thompson & Jeremy Korb & Billy Fuse | Sharath Kunnanath | Austin Stein | Owen McNeil | |||
| 2010 | Ben Gravelle & Julian Howarth | Adam MacDonald & Rhys Cameron | Tom Ramshaw | Konrad Davy | Owen McNeil | |||
| 2009 | Michael Howarth & Erin Murray | Adam MacDonald & Rhys Cameron | Greg Clunies | Sarah Douglas | Meredith Megarry |