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I moved back from Barcelona to Toronto in July last year, and was anxious to get back into sailing again. I chatted with Westwood, and made contact with Julia (who was in Membership) and she convinced me to join. Well, the sailing is cold (compared to the Mediterranean) but the people are incredibly warm, lots of fun, and really live the sailing life. Plus, you can't beat 'cottage in the city' vibe here. I'm happy & proud to have joined this wonderful club!
Westwood Sailing Club is a not-for-profit co-operative sailing and social club. Since 1967, Westwood has provided affordable access to sailing in Toronto. We're located near Cherry Beach, giving you great access to Lake Ontario.
Membership to Westwood Sailing Club provides you access to a fleet of dinghy sailboats (Albacores, Lasers, and Catamarans), which are available for all members to use. Our affordable membership includes unlimited sailing, access to classes with Sail Canada instructors, and use of our waterfront clubhouse.
Membership to Westwood Sailing Club provides you access to a fleet of dinghy sailboats (Albacores, Lasers, and Catamarans), which are available for all members to use. Our affordable membership includes unlimited sailing, access to classes with Sail Canada instructors, and use of our waterfront clubhouse.
Westwood has the BEST sailing instructors in the city. In three years I've gone from total beginner to participating in an international sailing competition in Nova Scotia that was an epic adventure. I can't recommend giving it a try enough!
Have been a member for over a year. Club is fantastic! Great instructors, existing members are very welcoming and friendly. Unlike other clubs, everyone is allowed to participate in all races and events (including new sailors). It's a great place to make new friends and bring old friends. There is no judgement.
Took my first sailing lessons here, instructors were very friendly and competent. However not much social event compare to other club. Some older members are not very welcoming to new member and don't not feel welcome. Will most likely not sign up again next year.
I took beginner lessons at Westwood Sailing Club five years ago and been a member ever since. It's a great place to learn to sail. But there's a lot more than lessons - there's weekly BBQs, parties, races, regattas. Short bike ride from downtown. We're not a fancy yacht club. It's like a co-op - your membership gives you access to a fleet of sail boats. It's laid back. Come down after work. Go for a sail with a friend. Share in a BBQ. Drink a beer. Nothing is better than being on the lake in the summer.
This is my 13th summer at Westwood. I go at least 3 times a week, rain or shine (prefer shine) - racing, helping new sailors improve their sailing, just going sailing for the pleasure of it, or just going to the club to sit and swap stories with old friends and new.
Lake Ontario is a fabulous ever-changing wonder of nature. Its so sweet to have this access to the water not far from the heart of the city. I love this club.
Lake Ontario is a fabulous ever-changing wonder of nature. Its so sweet to have this access to the water not far from the heart of the city. I love this club.
