About Burlington Able Sail
Our Vision
Our Program Dates and Format
Our Program Dates and Format
Burlington Able Sail provides sailing opportunities and instruction for individuals with a physical or cognitive disability to enhance their quality of life and promote the integration of sailors with disabilities with able-bodied sailors.
"If you can breathe, you can sail!"
This program offers an opportunity for people with physical disabilities to go out on the water and enjoy sailing! We're open to any person aged 7 and up with a physical or cognitive disability. We are well equipped to give people who have suffered from stroke or trauma or debilitating diseases such as MS an unforgettable experience. Our team is well-educated and we have adapted boats as well as custom equipment to transfer participants from wheelchairs into sailing boats
Our Program Dates and Format
Our Program Dates and Format
Our Program Dates and Format
When
Monday, June 22nd to Friday August 28th, 2026 .
Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Format
One-hour sessions. 1 or 2 sailors per boat, depending on their skill level.
Where
Our Program Dates and Format
Where
Where
Burlington Able Sail and LaSalle Park Marina are situated only minutes from the 403 or QEW highways.
Register for our program as a client on the Client Signup page or as a volunteer on the Volunteer Information page.
Location
https://www.burlington.ca/en/parks-facilities-and-rentals/marina.aspx
About Burlington Able Sail
Able Sail Boats
Contact Information
Able Sail Boats
Able Sail Boats
Our program focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat, which is equipped to cater to physically/cognitively challenged people of all ages. The boats are extremely stable and can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors who have attained enough experience to "go it alone". The Mar
Able Sail Boats
Our program focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat, which is equipped to cater to physically/cognitively challenged people of all ages. The boats are extremely stable and can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors who have attained enough experience to "go it alone". The Martin 16 is a keelboat design; easy to maintain and stable in all conditions. The Martin is famous for being "un-tippable and unsinkable".
These Martin 16 is also very competitive, so sailors who want to advance their skills from casual day sailing to racing are taught the fundamental of sailboat racing under the tutorship of our trained staff
Fee Schedule
Contact Information
Able Sail Boats
Fee Schedule
The first trial session is free. The rate for each sailor is $250 for the season. Cheque (made payable to BURLINGTON ABLE SAIL) or interac e-transfer (burlingtonablesail@gmail.com) of $250 (the Full Amount) to be submitted upon application on or before May 1, 2026.
Need Lift Transfer:
Maximum weight for Lift Transfer is 250 lbs Please confirm eligibility
Contact Information
Contact Information
Contact Information
- Email address - ablesail@burlbay.com
- Interac e-transfer - send to burlingtonablesail@gmail.com
- President - Jim McDonnell, jmcdonn958@aol.com, (905) 317-9252
- Manager - Tom France, tom.hayhurst-france@sympatico.ca, (289) 253-9054
- Treasurer - Wayne Spurdens
- Registrar - Jim Casey, jimcasey579@gmail.com ,
- Email address - ablesail@burlbay.com
- Interac e-transfer - send to burlingtonablesail@gmail.com
- President - Jim McDonnell, jmcdonn958@aol.com, (905) 317-9252
- Manager - Tom France, tom.hayhurst-france@sympatico.ca, (289) 253-9054
- Treasurer - Wayne Spurdens
- Registrar - Jim Casey, jimcasey579@gmail.com ,
(905) 575-5332
- Able Sail Dock - (416) 704-5975 (This phone is only available from June thru August)
About Burlington Able Sail
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Creating a safe and inclusive sport environment
Able Sail believes everyone involved in any role in the sport of sailing has the right to participate in a safe and inclusive sailing environment free of abuse, harassment, or discrimination collectively referred to as maltreatment. This right to fully enjoy the sport applies to everyone re
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Creating a safe and inclusive sport environment
Able Sail believes everyone involved in any role in the sport of sailing has the right to participate in a safe and inclusive sailing environment free of abuse, harassment, or discrimination collectively referred to as maltreatment. This right to fully enjoy the sport applies to everyone regardless of the level or type of sailing they participate in.
As such Able Sail, in partnership with Ontario Sailing is committed to the active evolution of their Safe Sport policies and practices to respond to the changing nature of Safe Sport in Canada. Our sport is continually working to support a focus on education, prevention, and response.
- LaSalle Park Marina Association
- Burlington Sailing & Boating Club
- Rotary International
- Ontario Sailing Association
- Generous donations
Donations
Burlington Able Sail is dependent upon financial support from the community, including Corporate, Service Clubs, and individual donors. To make a donation to this program please send an Interac e-transfer to burlingtonablesail@gmail.com.
If e-transfer doesn't work for you, then you can also send a cheque payable to "Burlington A
Donations
Burlington Able Sail is dependent upon financial support from the community, including Corporate, Service Clubs, and individual donors. To make a donation to this program please send an Interac e-transfer to burlingtonablesail@gmail.com.
If e-transfer doesn't work for you, then you can also send a cheque payable to "Burlington Able Sail" and mail it to our Treasurer
Wayne Spurdens
3210 Twin Oaks Cr., Burlington ON L7M 3A8
A charitable tax receipt will be issued for all monetary donations to the program.
About Burlington Able Sail
Support by Schreiber Family
Support by Schreiber Family
Support by Schreiber Family
Burlington Able Sail is pleased to announce that we have received a significant donation from the Schreiber Family of Burlington.
Cece Schreiber is a long-time client of Burlington Able Sail, and our newest sailboat has been named after her.
Without ongoing funding from private donors such as the Schreiber Family, providing this recreation
Burlington Able Sail is pleased to announce that we have received a significant donation from the Schreiber Family of Burlington.
Cece Schreiber is a long-time client of Burlington Able Sail, and our newest sailboat has been named after her.
Without ongoing funding from private donors such as the Schreiber Family, providing this recreational opportunity to our clients would become increasingly difficult.
The Board of Burlington Able Sail gives our sincere thanks to the Schreiber Family for their ongoing participation and support for Burlington Able Sail.
Job Postings
Support by Schreiber Family
Support by Schreiber Family
Volunteers
Volunteers
Volunteers
Burlington Able Sail depends on Volunteers from the Sailing and the wider Community to carry out its operations. Roles range from communicating with clients, escorting clients safely to the dock, transferring clients safely into the boats, companion sailing, driving, or observing on the Coach/Safety powerboats. Many
Burlington Able Sail depends on Volunteers from the Sailing and the wider Community to carry out its operations. Roles range from communicating with clients, escorting clients safely to the dock, transferring clients safely into the boats, companion sailing, driving, or observing on the Coach/Safety powerboats. Many roles that anyone can fill with the training provided.
We like our volunteers to come for a 4 hour sessions (9:30 to 1:30 and 1:30 to 5:30) one day a week of their choosing at a minimum
If you are interested, fill out the form below. If you have any questions, email
- President - Jim McDonnell, jmcdonn958@aol.com
- Manager - Tom France, tom.hayhurst-france@sympatico.ca
Our Vision
Volunteers
Volunteers
At Burlington Able Sail, we envision a world where everyone has access to the joy and thrill of sailing. We aim to make sailing more accessible and affordable for everyone by providing high-quality, affordable sailing equipment and accessories.
Social Media and News
News and Events
News and Events
News and Events
Tom France, Manager, Burlington Able Sail with Adam Van Koeverden, MP, Secretary of State for Sport at the Accessible Sport Fair held recently in Burlington.