Who could have guessed that the small gesture of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher donating a boat to Canadian, Rick Hansen in recognition for his “Man-in-Motion” World Tour, would have had such a snowball effect.

The result, which includes the establishment of Disabled Sailing Associations across our great nation, the development of the Martin 16, a Canadian designed & built boat sold globally and of course the creation of the Mobility Cup is truly awe inspiring.

The inauguration of the Mobility Cup in 1991 kicked off the annual Canadian-hosted international regatta for disabled sailors , something, as Canadians we can all be proud of.

10 years ago in the summer of 1999, The Mobility Cup came to Toronto and left in its wake the Disabled Sailing Association of Ontario and moreover what has become the country’s largest sailing program for persons with a disability. More so than just a sailing program with specialized equipment, DSAO is truly a place of magic where we use the rehabilitative aspects of the sport of sailing to promote Health, Wellness and Fun!

We are so proud to be able to look back at an amazing decade of being the sole providers of full time access to Toronto’s waterfront and the sport of sailing to the Disabled community of the Greater Toronto Area.

So please join us as a competitor, volunteer or sponsor as we bring back the Mobility Cup to Toronto and help celebrate 10 magical years!

Danny McCoy, Jeff Levine, Drew Robertson
Chairmen for Mobility Cup 2009