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…
Please note the Queens Park 1 Race originally scheduled for July 19 was run by BYC last weekend as they are running the National Capital Regatta this weekend. Due to a mis-communication, NSC was not informed of the date change. The NSC 2026 Sailing Instructions will be updated to the effect that Queen’s Park Race #1 is deleted from the races constituting the Interclub Long Distance (ILD) Series and the Womens Interclub Long-Distance (WILD) Series.
Due to the inclement weather anticipated for 18 July, we have made the decision to reschedule Commodore’s Sailpast to next Saturday, 25 July. Anniversary burgee pickup will also be rescheduled to 25 July.
This year’s costume theme is Gilligan’s Island. Think stormy seas, tropical islands, and, of course, the wonderfully ridiculous castaways from the classic 1960s sitcom.
Further details and the Sailing Instructions are provided below.
July 02 at 14:30. Please be advised that the NSC Clubhouse has been flooded and is without power or functioning washrooms. It will not be accessible before or after racing tonight.
Several of the NSC RC boats also flooded yesterday, and our bosuns are still working to get them operational again. As a result the Thursday July 02 JAM Race has been cancelled.
Britannia was not badly affected by the storm and expects to run the Thursday 02 July One Design Race. Subject to weather conditions, as always. Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Ottawa area for this afternoon and evening”
This year was the 28th NOD regatta, held on June 26-28. Eight separate one-design classes took part, ranging from 6 to 18 boat, with 10 boats travelling from Toronto, Montreal and the USA. On Friday racing started for the 7 boats in the J/24 class, but in the light winds only one race could be completed. That evening, a Welcome Reception was held in Harbourview Hall, featuring brief speeches by our Commodore, Ross Laver and BYC’s Commodore, Aaron Middleton and a live band.
Keep the Canada Day wind in your sails! Check out the latest Board Communiqué to see how we’re charting the club’s next steps on the Ottawa River.
Nepean One Design (NOD) is happening this weekend (26-28 June)! To support the regatta and visiting boats, there are a few things we would like to bring to your attention: F-Dock: Please keep F-Dock clear all weekend for visiting boats. Empty Slips: If your slip will be empty this weekend, please drop me a line now so we can…
Able Sail (Adaptive Sailing) at the NSC is seeking volunteer companion sailors for our 2026 program. Through adaptive sailing, people with physical disabilities can experience the challenge, independence, and enjoyment of learning to sail in a supportive and inclusive environment. As a volunteer companion sailor, you’ll help participants develop sailing skills, build confidence, and enjoy…
The Nepean One Design regatta (NOD), our largest sailing event of the year is on June 26, 27 and 28. To make NOD a success we are looking for more volunteers to help out with some on-shore activities. These are short 2-3 hour shifts taking place in Harbourview Hall. No experience required! Free T-shirts provided!
The NSC Fleet Captain is excited to announce that the Dinghy Coop Program officially launched on June 14 for the 2026 season! The Dinghy Coop Program is a volunteer-run initiative that allows NSC members to reserve a dinghy boat. This is an excellent opportunity for sailors who don’t own their own boat to get out on the water.
It was a weekend of high adrenaline, legendary socials, relentless breeze, and ultimate tests of seamanship at the Nepean Sailing Club (NSC) for the annual Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix Regatta. The Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix has long been one of Canada’s premier high-performance dinghy events, and this year’s edition delivered a…