weCANfoil Athlete Development Program

30 youth interned from 2022-25 with the NorthStar SailGP Team

Are you a competitive foiler aspiring to be the best?

weCANFoil Athlete Program

weCANfoil, in conjunction with Northstar SailGP Team, is selecting foiling talents across Canada to support in their programs and facilitate internships with professional teams.

What wCf athletes do

  • Compete in major foiling events under weCANfoil
  • Volunteer at local WCF Hub (~8 hours/month)
  • Represent and promote WCF and its partners
  • Maintain active twelve month training plan

What weCANfoil provides

  • Sponsored access to WCF boats for individual use, training sessions, and events.
  • Sponsored coaching at WCF events
  • Ambassador status with the WCF partners (discounts on gear from ForwardWIP, etc)
  • Athlete bio and activity promotion on WCF social channels
  • Ongoing support/guidance of individual programs
  • Opportunities for to connect with the Northstar SailGP Team
  • WCF Development Athlete Program branded sailing gear

Application process

  • Intake occurs every six months for a six month period
  • Applications should include:
    • brief sailing résumé including date of birth and current place of residence
    • 12 month training plan
    • 2 minute private link Youtube video introducing yourself and telling us your dreams and goals
    • Simple headshot image
  • Selection process involves WCF staff and NorthStar SailGP Team
  • Stay tuned for the next application block