Charles Leggatt, Toronto, Ontario
Governor General's Caring Canadian Award
A dynamic person of diverse interests and undisputed resourcefulness, Charles Leggatt, a war veteran, has had a profound effect on maritime safety around the world. For several decades, he has shared his invaluable skills as a wireless radio operator before founding the Toronto Marine Amateur Radio Club in 1990, which trains and certifies operators in wireless communications. For the past 14 years, he has participated in the Safety at Sea program, helping sailors and boaters in distress, and has instructed hundreds of ham operators. An accomplished yachtsman, he has been involved with the Independence Afloat Sailing School for 14 years, helping to enhance the quality of life for many disabled children through therapeutic activities like sailing.