Looking for a place to keep your boat? Nepean Sailing Club has slips available for the upcoming season. Located on Lac Deschênes, the Club offers access to 20+ nautical miles of the Ottawa River, an on-site restaurant and bar with member discounts, a robust cruising community, a vibrant racing program, and social events throughout the…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 NSC Annual Volunteer Achievement Award (NAVAA). This award is for an NSC member who has demonstratively made an exceptional volunteer contribution to the aims, objectives and betterment of the club. The deadline for nominations is October 23. Read all about the NAVAA, or skip directly to the Nomination…
As summer winds down, we’re gathering for a favourite NSC tradition: a pig and corn roast that brings members together for a relaxed evening of food, connection, and waterfront atmosphere.
Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6 pm
The Fall Information Session is scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, to be held in the Harbourview Hall — an evening to hear about club updates in an engaging format. The evening’s program will once again follow a casual format, led by the Commodore and members of the Board, covering key themes from across the Club:…
Nepean Sailing Club’s annual Single-Handed Race, held on August 23, once again gave sailors the opportunity to leave their crews on shore and put themselves—and their boats—to the test. A unique event on the NSC racing calendar, the race challenges skippers to manage everything themselves, from navigating the start line, to sail trim tactics and…
The Board has been busy — and the August Board Communiqué hints at some quietly significant developments. A long‑running tradition is getting a new steward, early planning is already shaping next season, and a few behind‑the‑scenes decisions point to interesting changes ahead. Take a look to see what’s unfolding and how it could matter for…
There are plenty of sensible times to go sailboat racing. Shortly after 10 p.m. is not generally considered one of them, which is precisely what makes Midnight Madness so much fun. But before we could race in the dark, we first had to make sure we looked good doing it. For the Parade of Lights,…
The Notice of Race (NOR) has been posted, and registration is now open for FANFARE 2026! ⛵ Join us for two days of glorious fall dinghy racing on September 12 & 13. FANFARE 2026 will also serve as the 505 Canadian Championships.
Interested in doing some racing after dark? Do you enjoy Midnight Madness, and want more of the same? Join us for the Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a start window from 1830 to 1835. Details on this page. 2020-08-29, HM: Post created. 2021-08-12, HM: Post updated for 2021. 2021-08-31,…
Baskin’s Beach Weekend is NSC’s most popular up-river social event of the summer. The event will be held on August 8, 2026. Activities usually get started mid-afternoon, though there’s always set up and help with dinner food prep for the early arrivals. There will be games and socializing on the beach starting around 3 pm,…
Midnight Madness runs Friday, August 14, 2026. Come enjoy a great evening on the water. This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. This event is open only to keelboats.