National One Design Sailing Academy

Specialties

The creators of the National One Design Sailing Academy (1DSailing) have been involved in sailing and sailing education for many years through traditional sail training programs and decided that from both the student and the instructor perspective, there had to be a better way to satisfy the adult sail training demand. 1DSailing was created to introduce an «adult» way to learn sailing.

In 2014, 1DSailing is operating 12 Flying Tigers seven days a week on Lake Ontario, Lake Simco and Lake Lanier. The Flying Tiger is such a versatile boat that can be relocated relatively easily and the 1DSailing sail training program will also be available in other areas of Ontario from time to time during the summer. You should check with our office to determine when we will be in your area.

All 1DSailing instructors are qualified, certified and experienced sailors. 1DSailing is recognized in Canada by ‘SailCanada’ and in Ontario by the Ontario Sailing Association (OSA), in Nova Scotia by the Nova Scotia Yachting Association (NSYA) and in British Columbia by BC Sailing. When 1DSailing commences operations in your area, we will meet and exceed all requirements of your Provincial Sailing Association before beginning operations.

National One Design Sailing Academy Incorporated (1DSailing) is a Federally Incorporated CANADIAN Company.

History

Established in 2013.

National One Design Sailing Academy was established in Oakville Ontario, Canada in 2013 as a modern adult sailing school. Since then it has expanded to Toronto, Barrie, Kingston and Hamilton

Meet the Business Owner

Jackson W.

Business Owner

Jackson Is one of three owners of National One Design Sailing Academy

From birth he has lived on sailboats for months at a time travelling along the east coast of North America. Through his career as a dinghy sailor, he has won numerous regattas including Ontario Provincial Championships while being a top competitor in multiple National, North American and World Championships. While attending University of Toronto for a degree in human physiology he was the race instructor at Brockville Yacht Club. During this time he also did many long distance deliveries and competitions including the Newport to Bermuda Yacht race. Jackson plans on continually sailing long distances preferably with the destination being Foxy’s in The British Virgin Islands. Jackson has also built his own 16ft sailboat and loves every aspect of sailing-​from cruising with friends in Chesapeake Bay, to racing Flying Tigers on Lake Ontario!