Meet the Sail Georgian Bay Board of Directors
The members of the SGB Board of Directors are only a part of the many volunteers who donate their time to the sailing school.
Thank you parents and guardians, athletes & volunteers who make of the community that runs SGB.
Thank you parents and guardians, athletes & volunteers who make of the community that runs SGB.
Liesbeth Halbertsma - Chair
Privacy Officer
Liesbeth Halbertsma grew up in The Netherlands and France. She got her masters degree from the University of Amsterdam, which was the start of an adventurous life, filled with travels and different work experiences; such as manager of a children right’s organization, editor, designer, business owner, and currently teacher.
With her husband and sons, she moved from Holland to the Caribbean island Sint Maarten, and lived and worked for 14 years. In the winter of 2015 the family moved to Canada for a new adventure.
Voluntary work has always been part of her life. Liesbeth was chairman of the Youth Sailing Committee of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club, and director of the Board of AHOSailing. She is not a sailor, but loves to be near the water, and with sailors in the family she volunteered for Sail Georgian Bay. As music is a passion: she was an active Board member for many years of Classical Delight in St Maarten, and currently of the Collingwood Music Festival. When she is not working, Liesbeth can be found outdoors, running, hiking or skiing on the beautiful trails.
With her husband and sons, she moved from Holland to the Caribbean island Sint Maarten, and lived and worked for 14 years. In the winter of 2015 the family moved to Canada for a new adventure.
Voluntary work has always been part of her life. Liesbeth was chairman of the Youth Sailing Committee of the Sint Maarten Yacht Club, and director of the Board of AHOSailing. She is not a sailor, but loves to be near the water, and with sailors in the family she volunteered for Sail Georgian Bay. As music is a passion: she was an active Board member for many years of Classical Delight in St Maarten, and currently of the Collingwood Music Festival. When she is not working, Liesbeth can be found outdoors, running, hiking or skiing on the beautiful trails.
Lisa Newey - Treasurer
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Janine Mosley - Secretary
Safe Sport Coordinator
Janine Mosley grew up in Barrie, and. learned to sail at Camp Kitchikewana on Beausoleil Island.. She was the Sailing Director at Camp Manitou on Lake Manitouwabing. She obtained her keelboat certification at Humber College, and was a lifeguard and swim instructor during high school and University. Janine obtained a BSc in Food Science from the University of Guelph, a Diploma in Culinary Arts from George Brown College and a diploma in Holistic Nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Janine has 25 years experience in Food Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and People, Project and Product Management. She currently is the Product Manager for a Canadian online meat and seafood subscription service called truLOCAL.
Janine and her family moved to the Collingwood area in 2014. In the summers she can be found paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, canoeing or swimming across Brewster Lake, always with her dog in tow. In the winter the whole family enjoys skiing at Blue Mountain and Highlands Nordic.
Janine was an active board member for Women In Food Industry Management (WFIM), starting 2017. She enjoys volunteering for organizations promoting outdoor activities, services geared to children and adolescents, adult literacy and food security.
Safe Sport Coordinator
Janine Mosley grew up in Barrie, and. learned to sail at Camp Kitchikewana on Beausoleil Island.. She was the Sailing Director at Camp Manitou on Lake Manitouwabing. She obtained her keelboat certification at Humber College, and was a lifeguard and swim instructor during high school and University. Janine obtained a BSc in Food Science from the University of Guelph, a Diploma in Culinary Arts from George Brown College and a diploma in Holistic Nutrition from the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition. Janine has 25 years experience in Food Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and People, Project and Product Management. She currently is the Product Manager for a Canadian online meat and seafood subscription service called truLOCAL.
Janine and her family moved to the Collingwood area in 2014. In the summers she can be found paddleboarding, sailing, kayaking, canoeing or swimming across Brewster Lake, always with her dog in tow. In the winter the whole family enjoys skiing at Blue Mountain and Highlands Nordic.
Janine was an active board member for Women In Food Industry Management (WFIM), starting 2017. She enjoys volunteering for organizations promoting outdoor activities, services geared to children and adolescents, adult literacy and food security.
Brent Flanakin - Director
Henry Gilas - Director
After a very hectic career working for a large building company in the GTA where he was responsible for the design of up to 600 new homes a year, Henry moved to his farm in the Blue Mountains and continued building in the area on a much smaller and relaxed scale. He now enjoys the personal satisfaction of designing and meticulously building and selling only one new home a year.
Although relatively new to sailing, his past experience makes him well suited to taking on the role of Physical Plant Director. His mission is to construct, operate and maintain the buildings, grounds and infrastructure of Sail Georgian Bay to ensure that the school runs smoothly into the future.
Henry’s recreational interests include showing carriage horses and competing in Combined Driving with his wife, Debra, as navigator. He also enjoys spending time with his family at their remote island cottage where he can practice his sailing skills in private.
After a very hectic career working for a large building company in the GTA where he was responsible for the design of up to 600 new homes a year, Henry moved to his farm in the Blue Mountains and continued building in the area on a much smaller and relaxed scale. He now enjoys the personal satisfaction of designing and meticulously building and selling only one new home a year.
Although relatively new to sailing, his past experience makes him well suited to taking on the role of Physical Plant Director. His mission is to construct, operate and maintain the buildings, grounds and infrastructure of Sail Georgian Bay to ensure that the school runs smoothly into the future.
Henry’s recreational interests include showing carriage horses and competing in Combined Driving with his wife, Debra, as navigator. He also enjoys spending time with his family at their remote island cottage where he can practice his sailing skills in private.
Kyle Gilas - Director
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Donna Hall - Director
Social Media & Marketing
While Donna fell in love with Georgian Bay looking at it from the top of a ski hill, after spending summers in the area she decided the summer season is even better. Her family first discovered the sailing school in summer 2014 when her older son started the program and now her teen daughter is working through her CanSail levels at the school as well. With two multi-sport athletes in the family, she has been involved in a range of youth sports as an athlete-parent and as a volunteer. She is excited to work with Sail Georgian Bay, an organisation that is devoted to sharing the experience of sailing with young people, some who have never tried boating before attending SGB sailing camp. Donna is a Principal in boutique research and consulting firm SRG Consultants Inc.
Social Media & Marketing
While Donna fell in love with Georgian Bay looking at it from the top of a ski hill, after spending summers in the area she decided the summer season is even better. Her family first discovered the sailing school in summer 2014 when her older son started the program and now her teen daughter is working through her CanSail levels at the school as well. With two multi-sport athletes in the family, she has been involved in a range of youth sports as an athlete-parent and as a volunteer. She is excited to work with Sail Georgian Bay, an organisation that is devoted to sharing the experience of sailing with young people, some who have never tried boating before attending SGB sailing camp. Donna is a Principal in boutique research and consulting firm SRG Consultants Inc.
Neil Marshall - Director
Risk Management Officer
Neil is a retired family physician with an interest in sailing that stretches back to when he was 9 years old learning to sail a canoe with his father. He learned more about sailing while at University where he learned to sail and race GP 14's. He has had a few boats in the past and currently he and his wife have a 38 ft. Catalina in Meaford Harbour and they enjoy sailing in the North Channel and Georgian Bay.
Risk Management Officer
Neil is a retired family physician with an interest in sailing that stretches back to when he was 9 years old learning to sail a canoe with his father. He learned more about sailing while at University where he learned to sail and race GP 14's. He has had a few boats in the past and currently he and his wife have a 38 ft. Catalina in Meaford Harbour and they enjoy sailing in the North Channel and Georgian Bay.
Collin Young - Director
Mentor & Adult Sailing Coach
I’m a resident of the Georgian Bay Area and a local cruising sailing coach. My passion for sailing started almost 2 decades ago right here in Meaford. My daughter was a sailing student and later an instructor with SGB. My interest was sparked aboard a small Sunfish, (her first dinghy) and grew as I progressed to trying many styles of sailboats over the years. From small Hobie Cats to a 45' catamaran chartered in the BVI's, and recently Antigua and Barbuda on a 42’ monohull. I’m now on "Kronos", an Oceanis 370, (the classroom). I coach with a safe, relaxed and enjoyable learning atmosphere with a hands on approach. I focus on building confidence, competence , and a solid sailing resume.
Mentor & Adult Sailing Coach
I’m a resident of the Georgian Bay Area and a local cruising sailing coach. My passion for sailing started almost 2 decades ago right here in Meaford. My daughter was a sailing student and later an instructor with SGB. My interest was sparked aboard a small Sunfish, (her first dinghy) and grew as I progressed to trying many styles of sailboats over the years. From small Hobie Cats to a 45' catamaran chartered in the BVI's, and recently Antigua and Barbuda on a 42’ monohull. I’m now on "Kronos", an Oceanis 370, (the classroom). I coach with a safe, relaxed and enjoyable learning atmosphere with a hands on approach. I focus on building confidence, competence , and a solid sailing resume.
We are searching for our next board member! Add your name and your skills to our talented board.
As a board of Directors, we care deeply about sailing, being out on the water, and passing on the passion for the sport of sailing.
If you are interested, please contact us today at sailgeorgianbay@gmail.com.
As a board of Directors, we care deeply about sailing, being out on the water, and passing on the passion for the sport of sailing.
If you are interested, please contact us today at sailgeorgianbay@gmail.com.