Blind Sailing Association of Canada

05/08/2026

Theo Weber was at IYC today working on Catch the Wind. He heard a commotion in the direction of C-Breeze and it seemed they were preparing to launch her after expecting it to be next Friday. After a little more work on Catch the Wind, he proceeded to rig and move C-Breeze to her summer home. She can be sailed now, but there are a few minor things to do to get her fully shipshape (including a good cleaning). Start booking sails!

05/03/2026

Boats are waxed and C-Breeze is patiently awaiting launch. Theo, Chris, Silvia, Ginny, Karoline, Jordi, Aimee, Yvonne, Raven, Hildi, Brea, and Guardian prepared for a cold and rainy Sat and got the job done quickly. One of the peacocks came by to inspect the work and seemed to approve

05/01/2026

BSAC Annual General Meeting 2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year’s AGM. We appreciate your support, engagement, and commitment to our community!

04/21/2026

National Volunteer Week | April 19–25, 2026

This week, we proudly celebrate National Volunteer Week across Canada with the theme “Ignite Volunteerism” — recognizing the incredible impact volunteers make in strengthening our communities.

The Blind Sailing Association of Canada would like to extend a big thank you to all of our amazing volunteers. Your time, dedication, and passion help create opportunities, build confidence, and make sailing accessible for our blind and visually impaired community.

Because of you, we sail stronger together. ⛵💙

Thank you for inspiring, supporting, and making a difference every single day.

04/18/2026

C-Breeze and Catch the Wind are uncovered. The intrepid crew of Beverly, Loo, Marc, Richard, David, Ginny, and Theo make the trek to IYC this morning. Job done in a few hours and Catch the Wind also got new batteries

02/04/2026

💙 Exciting news for the BSAC community! 💙

We’re thrilled to share that the Blind Sailing Association of Canada has been chosen as one of the charities supported by EyeRide 2026, alongside TRAILBLAZERS Tandem Cycling Club and BALANCE for Blind Adults.

EyeRide is all about movement, confidence, and connection — values we see every time our sailors take the helm.

📅 EyeRide 2026 takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, featuring a beautiful one-day ride through Ontario’s small towns and countryside. Riders can choose between:
•⁠ ⁠🚴‍♀️ 65 km from Vaughan to Alliston
•⁠ ⁠🚴‍♂️ 130 km from Vaughan to Collingwood
•⁠ ⁠🚴‍♀️ EyeRide virtual in case you cannot join the race in person

Funds raised for BSAC will support essential repairs and upgrades to our sailboats C-Breeze and Catch the Wind — improving safety, accessibility, and learning opportunities, and ensuring these boats can serve our community for years to come.

Our sailors are not passengers. They steer, trim sails, make decisions, and build lasting friendships. Your support helps keep these empowering experiences alive on the water ⛵️

👉 You can support BSAC by registering for EyeRide 2026 or making a donation. Click the link below.

We’re proud to be part of EyeRide 2026 and deeply grateful to everyone supporting the vision loss community through this amazing event. 💙

Blind Sailing Association of Canada (BSAC) has been empowering blind and visually impaired sailors since 2002, offering everything from your first sailing lesson to competitive racing on Toronto's waters. Our members don't just ride along, they actively helm the boats, adjust sails, and build incred...

12/12/2025

Huge congratulations to our incredible member Ginny Duff, who competed with the Canadian team at the 2025 World Sailing Inclusion Championships in Oman from December 4–8!

Way to go, Ginny—you’re amazing!

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12/02/2025

Today is GIVING TUESDAY!

This year, we encountered challenges with significant boat repairs and related expenses. As we won’t be attending the Boat Show this winter, the organization will be especially dependent on other fundraising efforts.

We hope this Giving Tuesday will inspire generous donations to support our activities.

For a contribution of $25 or more, you’ll receive a tax receipt.

You can donate through our website https://blindsailing.ca/, send an e-transfer to [email protected], or donate through CanadaHelps https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/id/90212/

Our charitable tax number is 864 299 425RR0001.

Thank you so much to our past and future donors for your wonderful support.

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11/27/2025

Our group picture from our November Pub Night at Duke of York Pub

Lucy, Karoline, Becky, Silvia, Olga and Ginny

11/27/2025

Enjoying our November Pub Night at Duke of York Pub