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PHRF Sail Measuring & Racing Q&A Session – Sunday, April 13, 1300-1600

Do you have new sails that need to be measured? Are you applying for a PHRF certificate for the first time? Do you want to confirm that your sails match what’s on your PHRF certificate? Or do you just need help filling in the PHRF Application form? If so, bring your sails down to the…

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Docking 101

Docking 101 – April 2, 7pm. Join Sail Canada Intermediate Instructor Mike Roper for an engaging and practical session on two of the most essential—and often nerve-wracking—skills in boating: docking and anchoring. Learn how to handle your boat in various wind conditions, make the most of spring lines, and execute smooth docking and anchoring maneuvers with confidence. Perfect for new sailors and seasoned skippers alike.

Folk Awards poster

NSC Members get 20% Off the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards – Apr 3-6

20% Off NSC Members are being given 20% off the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards 20th Anniversary VIP Festival Pass and individual tickets. The event, marking its 20th anniversary, will be held in Ottawa/Gatineau from April 3–6, 2025! 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards Schedule Thursday, April 3 – Songs & Stories Concert at the Canadian Museum of History’s…

ONCA Ontario Not-For-Profit Corporations Act document
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The NSC By-Law

As we approach our Annual Meeting, this is a reminder that a new By-Law was adopted at the Special Meeting of Members on September 21, 2024. The updated By-Law has been posted as part of the meeting materials and can be accessed here. The previous (“legacy”) By-Law remains available here for reference only. Our website’s…

Geoff De Launay

Member Spotlight: Dining and Discovering: Geoff Delaunay’s Transition from Neighbour to Sailing Enthusiast

This is the first in a new series of member spotlights that describe more recently-joined members’ journeys into sailing. Strolling… Walking his dog Frankie around his Crystal Beach Lakeside Community neighbourhood, Geoff regularly strolled past the Nepean Sailing Club and enjoyed watching the boats on the river. He assumed that sailing was a sport for…

Nominations to the Board of Directors
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Nominations to the Board of Directors

With sincere thanks to our dedicated Nominating Committee, we are pleased to present a full slate of Directors for your consideration at the upcoming Annual Meeting. You can find the Committee’s report here, along with personal backgrounds—and, in some cases, photos—of each nominee at this location. Five new faces have volunteered – Bob Dougall, Mike…