10/30/2026
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | MEET OUR NEW SAILING DIRECTOR
The Royal Victoria Yacht Club is delighted to announce the appointment of Violet Stafford as our new Sailing Director!
Violet joins us from Ontario Sailing, where she has spent over four years shaping and integrating in the sailing community. We are thrilled to see her eagerly join our shores on the west coast, ready to make waves at the RVYC.
Murray McCullough, Executive Director of Ontario Sailing, shared:
"It is with mixed emotions that we say farewell to Violet after more than four years of dedicated services to Ontario Sailing and the broader sailing community. Violet's passion for the sport and commitment to developing athletes, coaches and leaders have made a lasting impact across the province. She will be especially missed in her capacity as a coach and development manager, elevating the quality of training and competition experiences across Ontario. On behalf of our staff, the Board of Directors and Ontario's sailing community, I express our sincere gratitude and wish Violet well on her new challenge and journey ahead."
Heather Brazier, RVYC's Commodore expressed her enthusiasm for Violet joining the Club:
"We are delighted to welcome Violet to Royal Victoria Yacht Club as our new Sailing Director. She brings a strong combination of sailing experience, leadership, fleet management, and a genuine commitment to developing people and programs.
We are very much looking forward to having Violet join our team, introducing her to the RVYC community and supporting her as she settles into her new role. We are excited about the experience, energy and leadership she will bring as we build on the strong foundation already in place and continue to develop opportunities for our members and participants to get out on the water and enjoy all that RVYC has to offer."
Violet is equally enthusiastic about this next chapter:
"I'm incredibly grateful for my time at Ontario Sailing and the opportunity to work alongside so many dedicated people throughout the sailing community. I'm especially thankful for the support and friendship of the Ontario Sailing staff, as well as the relationships I've built with coaches, athletes, and clubs across the province. These experiences have played an important role in my personal and professional growth, and I'll always value my time here. I'm really excited to be joining Royal Victoria Yacht Club as Sailing Director and becoming part of the sailing community on the west coast. I'm looking forward to working with the Club's members and staff, building on the strong foundation already in place, and contributing to the continued development of its sailing programs. It's an exciting opportunity to bring my experience to a new environment, continue learning, and share my passion for the sport."
We look forward to welcoming Violet into the RVYC community and supporting her as she brings her experience, energy and passion for sailing to the Club.
Please join us in welcoming Violet to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and visit our sailing page for more information!
