Women in Wind Appendix 1 Organization of sport

Organization of the Sport of Sailing International Sailing Federation (ISAF) Governing Authority for sailing Uniform set of rules and measurement standards Evolved from the International Yacht Racing Union (IYRU) in 1996 President Paul Henderson (Canadian) Women's ISAF Sailing Committee Canada’s Fiona Kidd is a member of this committee

ISAF Women's Sailing Committee Promotes yacht racing and sailing for women throughout the world Encourages participation by women in all aspects of sailing Maintains liaison as required with Organizing Authorities for events,and women’s committees of Member National Authorities (MNAs) Plans, supports and authorizes any ISAF World Women's Sailing Championships; Review conditions and evaluates any ISAF World Women's Sailing Championships.

Sport Canada S upports the achievement of high performance excellence and the development of the Canadian sport system. Strives to strengthen the unique contribution that sport makes to Canadian identity, culture and society. Funding support for National Sports Associations by Canadian Heritage

CAAWS C anadian A ssociation for the A dvancement of W omen in S port: Not-for-profit, volunteer based organization ~ since 1981 Works in partnership with Sport Canada and with Canada's sport and active living communities Achieve gender equity in the sport community

Canadian Sport Policy Vision By 2012, create a dynamic sport environment that enables all Canadians to: –Experience and enjoy involvement in sport to the extent of their abilities and interest; & –Perform consistently and successfully at the highest competitive levels.

Organization of the Canadian Sailing Community Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) National Authority/Member of ISAF 10 Provincial Sailing Associations 300 Yacht and Sailing Clubs 50+ Class Associations Over 1 million sailors Hundreds of Race Officials, Coaches, Mentors and Volunteers!

Canadian Yachting Association Accountable to the Government of Canada for the Sport of Sailing. Members: Provincial Sailing Associations, their member clubs and other individuals and groups affiliated to the Sport of Sailing (Class associations, Disabled Sailing Associations…) Aim and Focus: Development of Sailing in Canada. Encourage Participation among all boaters in the Canadian Sailing Community, its associations and programs.

Canadian Yachting Association * Four Divisions 1. Racing 2. Training 3. Canadian Sailing Team 4. Recreation Racing Division Sailor Development Committee Events Committee Officials Committee Disabled Committee Women's Committee *Please download the CYA Racing Division Organizational Chart

CYA Women’s Committee Role: Advocates for the advancement of Canadian women in sailing. Regionally represents women who sail, coach, officiate, organize and support sailing in Canada. Receives and evaluates information about Canadian women and girls who participate in sailing.

CYA Women’s Committee Background: The first national women’s committee was formed in 1970’s by Merrilyn Currie and Rexanne Lugar. First meeting in 1976 at CYA Annual Meeting. In 1970’s and 80’s, no international recognition, funding nor network for Canadian Women Sailors. Fundraising main focus. Key Question: Keeping women interested in sailing during their late teens & early 20’s.

CYA Women’s Committee 2003 Chair: Christine Winiarz Searle ~ ON/Nepean Sailing Club Betty Ann Haliburton ~ NS/ Waegwoltic Club Irene McNeill ~ ON/Etobicoke Yacht Club Ashley Lethbridge ~ ON, Buffalo Canoe Club, Youth representative Katherine Knox ~ SK/Saskatoon Karen Johnson ~ BC/Vancouver Erika Vines ~ ON/CYA Racing Coordinator (Staff)

Goals of Women’s Committee 1.Increase visibility of women’s sailing 2.Promote women’s sailing events 3.Increase women’s participation in sailing 4.Allocate funding support (via W&W) to women’s sailing programs 5.Evaluate the success of women’s sailing programs