Sport for Life
Connected For Life.

COAST Ontario is the provincial rowing association dedicated to growing and supporting rowing communities across Ontario. From grassroots participation to high-performance development, we help athletes, coaches, clubs, and volunteers thrive on and off the water.
More Than A Sport.
A Community.
Rowing brings people together through teamwork, discipline, wellness, and lifelong connection. COAST Ontario supports inclusive rowing opportunities for all ages and skill levels throughout the province.
Developing Athletes.
Inspiring Futures.
From learn-to-row programs to competitive pathways, we help athletes build confidence, leadership, and excellence through rowing experiences across Ontario.
Club Support

The COAST Resource Hub empowers clubs and school leaders with tools, templates, and resources to thrive in the following areas: People & Culture, Safety & Wellbeing, Finance & Funding, Governance & Leadership, Club Operations, and Community & Inclusion

Education

Coaching, officiating and safety training for our rowing community.

News & Updates

Stay informed with the live updates on the latest developments to club resources, including templates and guides.

About us

The COAST Resource Hub is dedicated to supporting sailing and rowing clubs and schools that are members of Ontario Sailing and Row Ontario. The resource hub provides boards of directors and senior staff with the tools, resources, and best practices they need to build safe, inclusive, and sustainable organizations. By sharing knowledge and fostering collaboration, COAST helps strengthen clubs, enhance participant experiences, and grow both sports across the province.

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Get in Touch

Have questions about rowing programs, events, memberships, or partnerships? We’d love to hear from you.

2 Concorde Gate, Suite 302, Toronto,
ON, Canada

    Ontario Sailing

    KATHLEEN RANKIN - Member Services
    Coordinator
    905-572-7245 ext: 226
    kathleen@ontariosailing.ca

    Row Ontario

    Andrew Backer - Chief Executive Officer
    289-778-0750 ext. 9
    andrew@rowontario.ca

    A Joint Program of

    The COAST Resource Hub is a valuable resource to organizations across the province, with X Ontario Sailing clubs accessing the Hub and X Row Ontario clubs accessing the Hub.