"Believe me, my young friend there is nothing - absolutely nothing - half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats."

Club motto from Ratty, in Kenneth Grahame's The Wind In The Willows

Welcome to the Water Rats Website

Founded in 1969, Water Rats Sailing Club provides low-cost community based sailing and paddling to over 200 members of Toronto and their families. Water Rats Sailing Club is not-for-profit organization and is operated and managed by our members on a volunteer basis.  Boats are owned by members and include dinghies, catamarans, kayaks and canoes.  Water Rats has one of the largest Laser fleets in the world.

Announcements

May 9, 2012 - Sailing lessons by Ken Walton

Learn more about sailing lessons offered by Ken Walton.

Trailer Jacks Required

All trailers (except purpose built trailers for Lasers) must have a retractable trailer jack for ease of movement during lawn maintenance. Trailer jacks are available at all marine stores including as West Marine, Fogh and Canadian Tire. Prices range between $25 and $50. If you have a trailer, please install a trailer jack as soon as possible. Trailers must have jacks by the end of June. This new rule was passed during last November's AGM.

Complete Your Volunteer Hours

Volunteer opportunities are available. See the work or pay jobs list for details.