Burlington Able Sail

Site: LaSalle Park Community Marina

Record #: BTN0018
Last Full Update: 10 Jan 2024

Contact Information

Website burlbay.com/able-sail
Social Media Facebook Facebook
Primary Contact Jim McDonnell, President; Phone: 905-317-9252; Email: jmcdonn958@aol.com
Alternate Contact Jim Casey, Secretary; Phone: 905-575-5332; Email: jimcasey@rogers.com
Volunteer Coordinator David Groves, Director - Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 905-520-3847

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Provide sailing opportunities for people of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2011
Elections Jan

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Provide sailing opportunities for people of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability 

  • focuses on the Martin 16 sailboat that can be sailed with either a companion instructor in the stern seat or solo by individual sailors
  • sailors who want to advance their skills from casual day sailing to racing are taught the fundamentals of sailboat racing under the tutorship of trained instructors
Hours

Mon-Thu 9 am-5 pm, Fri 9 am-12 noon, Jun-Aug
Areas Served Halton Region ; Hamilton (City of) ; Niagara Region
Eligibility People of all ages living with a physical or cognitive disability
Application

See website for application form
Languages English
Fees Program - season pass available ; First session is free

Site Information

Located In Community Burlington
Address & Map
LaSalle Park Community Marina
841 LaSalle Park Rd
Burlington, ON L9G 2H3
Intersection LaSalle Park Rd and North Shore Blvd
Mailing Address c/o Jim Casey 
47 Elgar Ave 
Hamilton, ON L9C 4E3
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Categories and Classification

Parenting Main Categories Recreation ; Special Needs
Parenting Sub-Categories Recreation ; Water Sports
Service Categories Boating ~ Developmental Disabilities ; Boating ~ Physical Disabilities ; Disability Related Sports