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…
Whether racing or cruising, keelboats are expected to be equipped with appropriate lights if on the water after sunset; these are required both by the Collision Regulations (ColRegs), and our Sailing Instructions (SIs). There is nothing in our Interclub SIs that precludes keelboat races from being run after sunset, and sailors should be prepared for…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Special Fleet Awards, including the Commodore’s Cup, Boole Trophy, and Dumper Plaque. As is tradition, all Members are invited to nominate NSC sailors, boats or groups for these prestigious and fun awards. The deadline for nominations is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Read all about these Special Fleet Awards…
The NSC-hosted 26 km Race (formerly the 20 Mile Race) runs Sunday, September 27, with the warning at 1100, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. Boats should record their rounding and finish times, per Part I of the SIs, when passing P Mark, aligned with the Camp Fortune tower. Submit your…
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.