Kingston, May 17, 2023 – Sail Canada is pleased to announce the list of sailors who will be part of the 2023-2024 Canadian Sailing Team and Canadian Sailing Development Squad.

The 28 squad members were selected based on the Canadian Sailing Team Sport Canada Carding Criteria as well as on their overall performance during the 2022-2023 season.  
 
Carded sailors from both the Canadian Sailing Team and the Canadian Sailing Development Squad receive financial support through the Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program to help offset the costs related to their sport. Team members also receive tuition support for post-secondary education during their high-performance career or when they retire. 
 
This year’s Canadian Sailing Team and Development Squad are comprised of four new members:

–Justin Barnes from Pickering, ON (RCYC), bronze medalist at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games, now teaming up with Will Jones in 49er as the team qualified to be nominated for Santiago 2023 Pan American Games and 2023 World Sailing Championships;
–Annie Balasubramanian from Toronto (RCYC/OST) in ILCA 6, 12th at the 2022 Youth Sailing World Championships, the best Canadian performance in ILCA 6 in this competition since 2009;
–Thomas and William Staples from Beaconsfield, QC (Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club), brothers and teammates in 49er, and 19th at the 2019 Youth Sailing World Championships in 29er.
 
Canadian Sailing Team
Sarah Douglas (Toronto, ON/ABYC) – ILCA 6
Antonia Lewin-LaFrance (Chester, N.S./RNSYS/CYC) – 49erFX
Georgia Lewin-LaFrance (Chester, N.S./RNSYS/CYC) – 49erFX
Mariah Millen (Toronto, ON/RCYC) – 49erFX
Ali ten Hove (Kingston, ON/KYC) – 49erFX
 
Canadian Sailing Team – Para Sailing
Jackie Gay (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – 2.4mR
Scott Lutes (Montréal, QC/LYC/PCYC) – RS Venture Connect
John McRoberts (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – RS Venture Connect
Bruce Millar (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – 2.4mR
 
Canadian Sailing Development Squad
Ryan Anderson (Halifax, N.S./RNSYS) – ILCA 7
Annalise Balasubramanian (Toronto, ON/RCYC/OST) – ILCA 6
Justin Barnes (Pickering, ON-RCYC)
Samuel Bonin (Toronto, ON/RCYC) – 49er
Liam Bruce (Oakville, ON/PCYC) – ILCA 7
Maura Dewey (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – ILCA 6
Clara Gravely (Toronto, ON/ABYC) – ILCA 6
Fillah Karim (West Vancouver, B.C./RVYC) – ILCA 7
William Jones (Jerseyville, ON/ RHYC) – 49er
James Juhasz (Oakville, ON, OYS) – ILCA 7
Arie Moffat (Kingston, ON/KYC) – 49er
Mac Morrin (Kingston,ON/KYC) – Formula Kite
Luke Ruitenberg (St Margaret’s Bay, N.S./RNSYS) – ILCA 7
Thomas Staples (Beaconsfield, QC, Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club) – 49er
William Staples (Beaconsfield, QC, Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club) – 49er 
Coralie Vittecoq (Montréal Ouest, QC/PCYC/BLBC) – ILCA 6
Ryan Wood (West Vancouver, B.C./RVYC) – 49er

Canadian Sailing Development Squad – Para sailing
Delani Hulme-Lawrence (Victoria, B.C./RVicYC) – 2.4mR
Peter Eagar (Toronto, ON/NYC)– 2.4mR (Para sailing)

More information is available on Sail Canada website at www.sailing.ca.

About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.

A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.

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Information: 
Patrick Godbout
Communications Manager
Sail Canada
Email: patrick@sailing.ca
Phone: 514-213-9897