David Zura, CityNews - Season opens for accessible sailing
Aired CityNews Sunday June 2, 2024 6pm and 11pm newscasts
"A Toronto club focused on accessibility in sailing says they're growing fast and need volunteers. David Zura explains and find out how this club is helping others across Canada.
Able Sail Toronto's 2024 Season Opener was held Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, celebrating its 5th anniversary. The wheelchair accessible docks, adapted Martin16 sailboats and technology such as windlasses, lifts, davits and specialized seating were demonstrated.
Today, June 2nd, 2024 at Able Sail Toronto's 2024 Season Opener Able Sail Toronto announced the partnership between Suzuki Canada and Able Sail Toronto out of National Yacht Club. Suzuki Canada has provided Able Sail Toronto with a specially designed Great Lakes 460 Safety / Coach boat powered with a Suzuki DF40ATL.
On April 30, 2024 Able Sail Toronto founders Jacqueline Czernecki and Karen-Ann Xavier received Community Leadership Awards from Member of parliament for the Federal Electoral District of Spadina-Fort York, Kevin Vuong.
The awards states:
In recognition of your outstanding dedication, unwavering commitment to the community, and exemplary leadership. Your tireless efforts are an inspiration to others and have contributed to the betterment of our city and country. Your acts of service have made a profound impact on the lives of those around you. Jacqueline said: “This award is really for everyone who helped to make Able Sail Toronto possible.”
On behalf of Scotia Wealth Management and Vaughan Together, we were extremely proud to support the Mobility Cup and Able Sail Toronto. We raised $7,500 toward a great cause to help those with ability challenges to compete in a sailing competition. To all the athletes, coordinators and other sponsors thank you for hosting us for a wonderful evening to celebrate your successes.
Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences for young people aged 15 to 30 years.
Able Sail Toronto is proud to be a recipient of 2024 Canada Summer Jobs funding.
We Believe in Safe Sport
Able Sail Toronto is proud to announce that we have recently adopted a comprehensive set of policies, in harmony with all of Canada's sailing organizations to ensure that all experiences we provide are safe and positive for everyone involved. Check out the full package Here>> and be prepared to sign the new Code of Conduct this spring.
