Sail ONEC is a non-profit, volunteer-based sailing club that is proudly part of the Ottawa New Edinburgh Club, located on the Ottawa River.
Sail ONEC offers a sailing experience that suits your needs, from beginner to boat owner. Check out our fleet of boats by using the link below.
About Sail
ONEC
You do not need to own a boat to enjoy sailing all summer long!
ONEC Sailing provides dinghies for members to use at no additional cost than the basic sailing membership.
You do not need to know how to sail. ONEC provides training for new members at no additional cost
than the basic sailing
membership.
Our new member training program is the cornerstone of our sailing program.
New members without sufficient sailing experience are required to participate in our Learn to Sail program.
The lessons are provided to adult members by experienced sailors and it is a great way to meet club members.
Once you are qualified as a skipper, you will be able to borrow club boats (without any supervision).
NEW
MEMBERS
New Members without sailing experience: SailONEC provides a structured training program for adult members from May until the end of July. 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
Our 2024 training program is fully booked - prospective members must have prior sailing experience to register for remainder of 2024 season.
Sail
ONEC
PROGRAMMING
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.
We're here for everyone!
SAFE SPORT
Our
Partners
Working together to create inclusive, free community programming.
Community
Matters
We're here for everyone and fully believe that the Ottawa River should be experienced and shared with all.
ONEC
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.
