Building a World-Leading Canadian Sailing System
Lift the North’s Canadian Sailing Excellence Program is a ring-fenced, high-performance platform that turns private investment into sustainable Olympic and world-class sailing results for Canada. A joint fundraising initiative between Sail Canada and Wind Athletes Canada.
GROWING
Elite Athletes and Coaches
24/7
Performance Monitoring
MATCHING
Investment Growth
100%
Targeted Funding
Mission
Winning Well
We are building a sustainable, world-class Canadian sailing performance system capable of delivering Olympic success over generations. Our collective vision is to foster excellence through elite innovation and athlete support, ensuring that Canadian excellence remains at the pinnacle of the sport.
Elite Performance Culture
Meet the leaders and innovators driving Canada's next generation of Olympic sailing excellence.
Anders Gustafsson
4x Olympian, World & European Champion, 2x Americas Cup Sailor and High Performance Director, Sail Canada, 7 x Olympic Experience as Athlete and Leader.
John Curtis
Olympian, Lawyer and President Wind Athletes Canada
Sarah Douglas
2 x Olympian, Sail Canada Board Member, IC37 Skipper
Our Funding Goals & Impact
Elite Athlete Support
Direct funding for high-performance training camps and equipment upgrades for our next generation of Olympic contenders.
Performance Science
Investing in biomechanical analysis and data-driven training environments to maximize every athlete's potential.
Sustainable Infrastructure
Building permanent high-performance training facilities that serve as a national hub for Canadian excellence.
Coaching Excellence
Securing world-class coaching programs and mentorship pathways for world-class Canadian sailors.
Technology Innovation
Adopting cutting-edge materials and digital performance tools to ensure we stay ahead of global competition.
Long-Term Legacy
Establishing a sustainable funding model that ensures Olympic success is not a one-time event, but a generational movement.
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The Impact of Our Mission
30+
Years of Excellence
Building a sustainable foundation for Canadian Olympic sailing performance.
$0.3M
Funding Raised
Direct investment in high-performance training environments and athlete support.
1+
Coaches Trained
Empowering the next generation of Canadian sailing leaders and technical experts.
Our commitment to excellence is visible in everything we do.