Kingston, September 13, 2024 – Sail Canada announced today that Mike Milner will be moving on from the organization.
Serving as High Performance Director for six and a half years, Mike Milner was a significant contributor to the successes of the Canadian Sailing Team and his leadership supported the growth of Sail Canada’s Development Squad, the development of the Sail Canada Identified Athlete Program and investments in coach development.
“On behalf of Sail Canada, I would like to truly thank Mike Milner for his work and service to the organization,” said Sail Canada’s Chief Executive Officer, Ryan Kelly. “Mike worked tirelessly, day in and day out, to support our coaches, support team and athletes and we are grateful for his leadership. I would like to wish him the best in his next endeavours.”
During the transition period, Sail Canada’s Chief Technical Officer Ken Dool will take on the lead of the High Performance Program. Sail Canada will announce further details about the High Performance Director candidate search and hiring process in the near future.
“It has been a privilege to work with dedicated athletes, coaches, support and office staff pushing Canada to the top of the sailing world”, said Mike Milner.
“I could not have asked for a better team, whether at the Olympics or watching our National provincial and club coaches running our National Talent Identification Camps,” added Milner. “The progress of performance sailing in Canada is undeniable. Our implemented system of Talent ID, the Identified Athlete Program, the improvement of the Development Squad results, and the ongoing Podium athletes working towards medals is at the core of what we do.
“As I leave my position at Sail Canada and move on to other projects, I look forward to and support the new leadership at Sail Canada, and the path forward to success.”
About Sail Canada
Established in 1931, Sail Canada is the national governing body for the sport of sailing in the country. Sail Canada is a leading international sailing nation, proud of its world class athletes, lifelong participants and inclusive culture. The organization and its members are committed to excellence by developing and training its leaders, athletes, sailors, instructors, coaches and officials. With the valued support from our partners, the Provincial Sailing Associations and our member clubs, schools, organizations and stakeholders, sailing is promoted in all its forms. By setting standards and delivering programs from home pond to podium for Canadians of all ages and abilities, from dinghies to keelboats, cruising to navigation, windsurfing to powerboating and accessible sailing, Sail Canada sets sail for all, sail to win and sail for life.
A sport in the Olympic program since the first Games in 1896, except in 1904, the pursuit of success in these Games is what fuels the focus of Sail Canada as Canadian athletes have so far achieved nine Olympic and five Paralympic medals.
