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Volunteers pull a boat through the Canada Day parade, with the Whistler Sailing banner leading the way.

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Help make sailing happen on Alta Lake.

Whistler Sailing is powered by community. As a nonprofit sailing association, our programs, events, and on-water experiences rely on the time, energy, and passion of volunteers.

Whether you are an experienced sailor, a returning member, a parent, or someone who simply wants to support local sport and recreation, there are many ways to get involved.

Volunteering with Whistler Sailing is a great way to give back, meet people, build skills, and help grow sailing in the Sea to Sky.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Annual Boat Haul Out

Saturday, April 11th, 4-6:30pm

Our annual Boat Launch is scheduled and we’d love your help getting the fleet back on Alta Lake and ready for the season!

We’re launching earlier than usual this year to support early season programming and maintenance. Come out and reconnect with the community, shake off the winter and be part of waking up the club.

Many hands make light work!

Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly — see you there!

2026 BC Optimist Championships Committee

Event Dates: July 18–19, 2026

Whistler Sailing is proud to host the 2026 BC Optimist Championships as part of this year’s Whistler Regatta, and we’re looking for a dedicated Volunteer Regatta Committee to help bring this event to life.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a provincial championship and support youth sailing in a meaningful way.

We’re looking for volunteers to help with:

* Event planning and coordination
* Prize sourcing and organization
* Sponsor outreach and partnerships
* On-site event support during race weekend
* General logistics and behind-the-scenes coordination

Whether you have experience with sailing events or simply want to contribute your time and skills, there are many ways to get involved.

If you’re interested in joining the committee or learning more, please reach out to us at info@whistlersailing.com.

Why volunteer?

Volunteers help keep our club running, welcoming, and accessible. By getting involved, you can:

  • Support kids, youth, and adult sailing programs
  • Help create a strong community on and off the water
  • Share your sailing knowledge and experience
  • Build leadership and teamwork skills
  • Contribute to events, maintenance, and club operations

Member volunteer commitment

Whistler Sailing members are asked to contribute a minimum of 8 volunteer hours throughout the season to support club operations, maintenance, and events. This shared effort helps us keep costs down and strengthens our community.

Annual Volunteer Opportunities

Boat Launch & Haul Out

Support one of the most important days of the season. Boat launch in the spring and haul out in the fall are key moments that get our fleet on the water and safely stored for winter.

Volunteers help with rigging, moving boats, organizing equipment, and coordinating on-land and dockside activity. It’s a hands-on opportunity to learn more about the boats, how everything works, and how the club operates behind the scenes.

No advanced experience is required, but a willingness to lift, follow direction, and work as part of a team is essential.

Whistler Sailing members gathered on dock during seasonal boat launch with mountains in the background
Volunteers help with loading optimist sailboats out of the cabin during a whistler sailing boat launch event.
Whistler Sailing volunteers carry a laser sailboat to the lake during the annual boat launch
Pirate sailboats loaded onto the dock of Whistler Sailing during a boat launch event. The masts lay beside them, indicating they are about to be rigged.
Whistler sailing volunteers pose on the dock after a boat launch volunteer event.
Whistler Sailing volunteers stack optimist sailboats in the sailing cabins.
Volunteers on the dock after a boat launch event.
Whistler Sailing members gathered on dock during seasonal boat launch with mountains in the background
Volunteers help with loading optimist sailboats out of the cabin during a whistler sailing boat launch event.
Whistler Sailing volunteers carry a laser sailboat to the lake during the annual boat launch
Pirate sailboats loaded onto the dock of Whistler Sailing during a boat launch event. The masts lay beside them, indicating they are about to be rigged.
Whistler sailing volunteers pose on the dock after a boat launch volunteer event.
Whistler Sailing volunteers stack optimist sailboats in the sailing cabins.
Volunteers on the dock after a boat launch event.

Event support

Assist with program setup, race committee support, regatta logistics, and general waterfront help.

A volunteer posing in a kitchen with food around her. She is volunteering making lunches for the volunteers of the Whistler Regatta event.
Whistler sailing race committee pose on the barge during the Whistler Regatta event.
Volunteers on the barge at the wing foil slalom event.
Four ladies smile and wave to the camera as they volunteer at the Whistler Regatta.
Whistler Sailing volunteer stands on the barge on the water with a race flag.
Three ladies smile and wave to the camera as they volunteer at the Whistler Regatta.
Wing foil slalom competitors rest on the barge between races at the slalom event.
Volunteer holding a custom Whistler Sailing cake at annual Whistler Sailing Regatta.
WSA regatta volunteers on the finish barge watching Optimist sailboats cross the finish line.
A volunteer posing in a kitchen with food around her. She is volunteering making lunches for the volunteers of the Whistler Regatta event.
Whistler sailing race committee pose on the barge during the Whistler Regatta event.
Volunteers on the barge at the wing foil slalom event.
Four ladies smile and wave to the camera as they volunteer at the Whistler Regatta.
Whistler Sailing volunteer stands on the barge on the water with a race flag.
Three ladies smile and wave to the camera as they volunteer at the Whistler Regatta.
Wing foil slalom competitors rest on the barge between races at the slalom event.
Volunteer holding a custom Whistler Sailing cake at annual Whistler Sailing Regatta.
WSA regatta volunteers on the finish barge watching Optimist sailboats cross the finish line.

Club and boat maintenance

Support seasonal setup, repairs, rigging, storage organization, and keeping equipment in good working order.

WSA volunteers lined up on a board pulling nails at a facility work party.
WSA volunteer helps sand the road sign during a signage project.
WSA volunteer engraves a plank for the Whistler Sailing dock.
Wsa volunteers run wood planks through a planner on the docks.
WSA volunteer helps with hauling away foam from the facility in a wheel barrel.
WSA volunteer helps pull nails out of a board at the facility work party.
A Whistler Sailing volunteer holds a paint roller volunteering to paint the cabins.
High school kids volunteer and help with digging and moving dirt around the Whistler Sailing facility.
WSA volunteers lined up on a board pulling nails at a facility work party.
WSA volunteer helps sand the road sign during a signage project.
WSA volunteer engraves a plank for the Whistler Sailing dock.
Wsa volunteers run wood planks through a planner on the docks.
WSA volunteer helps with hauling away foam from the facility in a wheel barrel.
WSA volunteer helps pull nails out of a board at the facility work party.
A Whistler Sailing volunteer holds a paint roller volunteering to paint the cabins.
High school kids volunteer and help with digging and moving dirt around the Whistler Sailing facility.

Youth program support

Experienced sailors aged 13+ may be able to support instructors and coaches during camps or youth programming.

Four children wearing helmets and lifejackets sailing a small catamaran on Alta Lake
kids leaving the WSA cabins carrying gear.
WSA coach sails with kids on a Hobie Wave. The children are having fun and smiling.
A row of optimist sailboats being towed on the water.
A WSA youth volunteer demonstrates how to tack on the optimist simulator.
Four children wearing helmets and lifejackets sailing a small catamaran on Alta Lake
kids leaving the WSA cabins carrying gear.
WSA coach sails with kids on a Hobie Wave. The children are having fun and smiling.
A row of optimist sailboats being towed on the water.
A WSA youth volunteer demonstrates how to tack on the optimist simulator.

General support

Help with photography, outreach, and behind-the-scenes organization.

Volunteers pull a boat through the Canada Day parade, with the Whistler Sailing banner leading the way.
Volunteers carry the Whistler Sailing sign on Canada Day, participating in the Canada Day parade.
The Whistler Sailing sign hangs outside of the restaurant Creekbread during a community evening to fundraise for the sailing club.
Volunteers hold bags of garbage during the annual pick up day hosted by the RMOW.
Volunteer holding a custom Whistler Sailing cake at annual Whistler Sailing Regatta.
Volunteers pull a boat through the Canada Day parade, with the Whistler Sailing banner leading the way.
Volunteers carry the Whistler Sailing sign on Canada Day, participating in the Canada Day parade.
The Whistler Sailing sign hangs outside of the restaurant Creekbread during a community evening to fundraise for the sailing club.
Volunteers hold bags of garbage during the annual pick up day hosted by the RMOW.
Volunteer holding a custom Whistler Sailing cake at annual Whistler Sailing Regatta.

Youth volunteer opportunities

We welcome youth volunteers who are:

  • Age 13 or older
  • Experienced sailors with CANSail 3 or higher
  • Comfortable working with younger sailors
  • Reliable, positive, and ready to help

Youth volunteers can assist with camps and junior programming while gaining valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and responsibility.

Think you are a fit? Reach out!

Ready to get involved?

We’d love to hear from you. Whether you can help on the water, at events, or behind the scenes, volunteering is a great way to be part of the Whistler Sailing community.

Reach Out!