An independent Helpline has been set up with the support of Sport Canada and the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada.
This is a free and confidential service available to anyone who has a safe sport concern. Information on their services and how to contact them can be found at abuse-free-sport.ca. Their email contact is info@abuse-free-sport.ca. The abuse-free sports phone and texting line is accessible at 1-888-83-SPORT, and is monitored from 8am to 8pm Eastern time.
Reporting is crucial in developing and maintaining a safe environment for everyone in the sport of sailing. Independent third-party complaints management is a directive of Canada’s Safe Sport Movement, driven by the Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Sport. Sail Canada has appointed independent Safe Sport officers that any participant can contact to report or discuss incidents of abuse or harassment of any kind.
How to report Maltreatment:
Any complaint or concern that comes to the attention of BC Sailing, the CEO or any Sail Canada representative, will be forwarded to our safe sport officers. The Independent Third Party Officer; Ilan Yampolskycan, can be contacted by email at iyampolsky@icloud.com or phone at (613) 614-6816.