Canadian Dinghy Association

The Canadian Dinghy Association (CDA) is the governing body of the International 14 class sailing in Canada. The major responsibilities of the CDA include organizing the racing schedule, and developing and promoting the fleet in Canada.

Canadian Dinghy Association
Britannia Boating Club hosted 1st annual Canadian Dinghy Association Regatta 1948
AbbreviationCDA
Formation1948
Legal statusactive
Purposegoverning body of the International 14 class sailing in Canada
Location
Official language
English, French
AffiliationsBritannia Yacht Club; Canadian Canoe Association, Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, Canadian Yachting Association,
Websitewww.i14.ca

The CDA is also responsible for representing the Canadian fleet internationally. The World Council meets at each world championship to plan upcoming international events, discuss and debate the development of the class, and discuss challenges and successes in each of the national fleets.

The Canadian Dinghy Association's First Annual Regatta was held August 7 and 8, 1949, at the Britannia Boating Club, now known as the Britannia Yacht Club in Ottawa, Ontario.

CDA executive

The CDA executive is made up of representatives who are elected from the fleet.[1]

Period President Treasurer Measurer Toronto Rep Ottawa Rep Calgary Rep
2015-Current Ashley Warburton Marco Koechli Peter Hayward Chris Leigh Matt Davidge Stefan Dalberg
2012-2015 Matthew Skafel Marco Koechli Peter Hayward Chris Leigh Matt Davidge Stefan Dalberg
2005-2012 Chris Leigh Marco Koechli Peter Hayward Jason Lemieux Leith Shenstone Stefan Dalberg
apx. 1995-2005 Jason Lemieux Marco Koechli Peter Hayward Fred Eaton Leith Shenstone Stefan Dalberg

Membership and Fees

To race in I14 regattas in Canada and around the world, boat owners must be members in good standing of their National association. In Canada, the national association is the Canadian Dinghy Association (CDA). The CDA fee schedule is:

Owners Dues $100 Annually
Measurement Dues $100 per boat
Measurement Sail $10 per sail
New Sail Number $100 per number

Canadian Fourteen Foot Dinghy Hall Of Fame

To honour the many exceptional Canadians who have been involved with 14 foot dinghy sailing, the Canadian Dinghy Association created the "Canadian 14 Foot Dinghy Hall of Fame". Inductees to the Hall of Fame will have made an outstanding contribution to 14 sailing in one or more of the following areas:

  • Competitive Sailing in 14's
  • Design and/or building
  • Class Organization and/or growth

To be considered, each of inductee will have made a significant and enduring impact on the class. Members of the Hall of Fame are included on a large wall plaque that contains their photograph and biography.

Members of the Hall of Fame include:

  • Charlie Bourke
  • George Corneil
  • Harvey Bongard
  • Douglas M. Jemmett
  • David A.S. Kirby
  • Reginald C. Stevenson
  • Atwell Fleming
  • Paul McLaughlin
  • Walter Windeyer
  • John (Jack) S. Wright
  • N. William (Bill) Gooderham
  • J. Wilton Morse
  • Ian Bruce
  • Bruce Kirby
  • Graeme Hayward
  • Paul Henderson
  • Harry Jemmett
  • David Johnson
  • Hugh Kidd
  • Jamie Kidd
  • Fred Buller
  • Jay Cross
  • Ward McKimm
  • Karen McRae
  • John Robertson
  • Tom "Storm King" Turrall
  • Tim Walsh
  • George "Bud" Whittaker

Many of the trophies awarded today were donated to the fleet in honour of the members of the Hall of Fame. Read the Canadian I14 Trophies, for a summary of the trophies, their history, and winners.

Getting Involved

Why sail a 14?

  • It is a quick light responsive boat that is a thrill to sail. It was rated in 2006 as the Best Race Boat by Sailing Anarchy http://sailinganarchy.com

"International 14 dinghy class today seems like a great fix for fast boat blues. The class is solid, the competition can be found in many places, including Japan, Hawaii, UK, Australia and USA the class managed to control the boat's development while allowing its member to play with the foiling systems that allowed the crews to try different options with the rig and sails. It seems to be that everyone who touches this dinghy gets really excited about racing it and that puts it on top of our list."

  • 14 sailing is focused on having fun on and off the race course
  • The opportunity to compete globally (Worlds are held every 1.5 to 2 years with on average 70-140 boats at any given event)
  • Great competitive skiff sailing in a local fleet
  • Strong support from fleet members to learn how to sail your 14 better
  • Sailing a boat that requires fitness, a high degree of sailing skill, and an appreciation and understanding of a development class
  • An opportunity to sail with some of the best skiff sailors in Canada, many who have done Olympic campaigns in other boats currently or in the past

Who sails International 14's in Canada?

  • Current 14 sailors are people aged between 16 and 70 years old
  • Sailor's who have extensive sailing experience (ideally in dinghies/skiffs)
  • Combined crew weights are between 270 and 450 lbs. (a large weight range can be accommodated by different rig and sail combinations)
  • Lighter crews are normally more fit
  • Many new sailors to the fleet come from 29er's, 49er's, Olympic class boats, or other trapeze boats.

Where are International 14's sailed in Canada?

  • The majority of 14 sailing is done in Toronto out of RCYC (20 boats) www.rcyc.ca
  • A fleet existing in Ottawa at Nepean YC (10 boats) http://www.osrf.ca/basepage.php http://www.nsc.ca /
  • A fleet exists in Calgary (5 boats)
  • Regatta's are held in Ottawa, Kingston and the majority in Toronto see the schedule
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References
  1. "Canadian Dinghy Association website". Archived from the original on 2016-06-04. Retrieved 2016-07-01.
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