SOSA was first incorporated in 1960 sailing out of Naramata before moving to its present location in Summerland in the mid-1960’s.
Membership is open to anyone – you do not need to own a sailboat to become a member. We are a dinghy club but also welcome kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and windsurfers. We are a non-profit society that is member driven, relying on volunteer participation from its membership to operate.
As stated in our constitution our objectives are:
- To encourage and promote sailing, boating and yachting and the handling of small craft generally
- To instruct its members in sailing and seamanship
- To stimulate and promote sailing competition
- To promote sportsmanship, leadership, mental and physical development in our youth by encouraging their athletic endeavors particularly sailing
We have boat parking space on the grounds and in the compound for dinghy sailboats and non-powered small watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, paddle boards and sailboards. Only boats that are actively used can be parked on the grounds.
We DO NOT have boats for rent or even for members to borrow.
SOSA Executive 2024-25
Please note that all members of the Executive are volunteers.
COMMODORE : Derek Carnell
VICE COMMODORE : Peter Hatcher
TREASURER : Maria Kadomtseva
SECRETARY : Jen Hilditch
MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNICATION : Mark Meisner
LEARN TO SAIL : Ingrid Musselman Bell
FLEET CAPTAIN : Graham Smith
FACILITIES : Stuart Town
BOAT MAINTENANCE : Lyle Thiede
SOCIAL : Jean Verecki
INDIGENOUS GOVERNANCE LIAISON : Skyeler Folks
