Sail Past 2025: A Celebration of Community and Seamanship

Join us on Saturday, June 7th, for one of the most cherished traditions at the Mississauga Sailing Club—our annual Sail Past! This time-honoured event marks the official start of the sailing season and brings together members new and old to celebrate camaraderie, tradition, and the shared joy of being on the water.

Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just getting your feet wet, Sail Past is a chance to reconnect, welcome new faces, and show off your nautical flair. From the ceremonial raising of the flag to the colorful parade of boats saluting the Commodore, the day is full of meaning and good fun. And of course, we’ll finish things off with a barbecue on shore to toast the season ahead.

Here’s what’s in store:

9:00 am - a light breakfast at the club: coffee, tea, donuts, light pastries.

9:30 am - members decorate boats with banners, pennants etc. and get ready to launch boats.

10:30 am - put boats in the water, moored to the MSC dock.

11:00 am - the flag of Canada is being raise by our sea cadets, national anthem is being played.

- Blessing of the fleet by Sailing Officer, Ross Thompson.

- Introduction of the new board of directors by Communications Director, Himmat Brar.

- Introduction of new members by Membership Officer, Richard Menanno.   

11:30 am - Sail Past ceremony in the water. Commodore in the committee boat is being saluted by the fleet. Salute will consist of dipping the jiib when sailing past commodore’s boat.

12:00 pm - Barbecue announced by Social Director, Davood Khosrowshahian.