Ontario Sailing Welcomes Stormont YC

Feb 16, 2022

The Ontario Sailing Board is pleased to welcome back Stormont Yacht Club as a valued member Club. Stormont Yacht Club is a self-help Club, operated by its members. Located at Long Sault Ontario next to the St. Lawrence Parks near Cornwall, ON, this picturesque location is often described by members as a cottage. The waters, which include the Islands of the Long Sault Parkway, provide an excellent area for sailing.

Stormont will be hosting Ontario Sailings Main Sail Program that is intended to help clubs set up their own Learn to Sail Programs.

When joining Ontario Sailing, Sailing Clubs also become members of Sail Canada, Canada’s National Sailing Authority. Clubs can offer Learn to Sail Programs, training is available for Race Officers, Judges, Mark Layers, Learn to Sail/Race/Windsurf/Powerboat/Keelboat Instructor Training.

Stormont Yacht Club is located within sight of green buoy XS7, Chart 1433, adjacent to the village of Long Sault. Coordinates immediately off the front dock are 450 01.60’N and 0740 52.97’W.

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