Diversity and Inclusion

Ontario Sailing strongly believes that sailing should be an inclusive activity. We are committed to listening, learning and leading in the fundamental areas of equity, diversity, access and inclusion. From policies to program execution, we recognize our need to grow and are committed to moving forward collaboratively to build a culture of inclusion.

Read more about Ontario Sailing’s commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and access in our 2022-2026 Strategic Plan.

Resources

We share the resources below to help support everyone in the sailing community to continue to evolve and grow and collectively work towards becoming a welcoming environment for all.

Accessible Sailing

Coaches Association of Canada – Several online modules that provide training, that require a login and password based on your NCCP number, including NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability ($15.00).

Coaching Athletes who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing – Sport Manitoba

Diversity and Inclusion Self-Assessment – Canadian Paralympic Committee

Coaching Kids of All Abilities – Jumpstart

Accessible Sailing Programs

Gender Equity

Gender Equity LENS – Canadian Women & Sport

Keeping Girls in Sport – Jumpstart

Engaging Newcomer Girls & Women: Physical Activity & Sports Handbook – Canadian Women & Sport

Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Webinars – Sport Information Resource Center

Engaging Women & Girls in Sport Mini Series – Sport Information Resource Center

Indigenous-Specific Resources

Land Acknowledgement Resources – COAST

Mental Health

Mental Health and Sport Resources Library – Coaches Association of Canada

Multi-Language Resources

Multilingual Water Safety Resources

Ontario Sailing Policy Templates – For Member Organizations

Inclusion Policy Template – COAST

Accessibility Policy Template – COAST

ParaSport Ontario

Resource Hub 

Sail Canada

Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Training Series

Building an Inclusive Sailing Club

Inclusion INC – A partner of Sail Canada, that offers a wide range of expertise and knowledge on inclusion and sport.