The 2017 FANtastic Nepean FAll REgatta (FANFARE) took place on the September 9 & 10th weekend. 31 boats registered in five dinghy/cat classes. As usual the Lac Deschenes’ wind conditions were challenging but our excellent RC team lead by Hugh McDowell managed to run the nine scheduled races.
The Albacores are coming! The Nepean Sailing Club in partnership with the Canadian Albacore Association is proud to host this year’s 2017 Canadian Albacore Championship, September 22 to 24th. Top teams and boats from across the country and Eastern U.S. will join members of our local fleet for 3 days of competitive dinghy sailing, social…
The third annual Monday Night Women’s Interclub Racing Banquet will be held at BYC this year on October 2nd, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Reserve with the BYC Office (613-828-5167) by September 27th. Menu and more details here.
With Chili Feast at 5:00 p.m. at BYC. Warning Gun: 1900 hrs. Finishes: whenever.
The BYC hosted Queen’s Park is on Sunday, Sept 10. This race is an Interclub Long Distance series counter. Warning gun at 1330. Start at “S” Mark as per SI’s Part A, 14.2. Leave to port drop mark at Queen’s Park. Finish at “S” as per Part H, 6.3. Distance: approx. 8.4 Nm.
An awesome fall Interclub PHRF Keelboat regatta of Saturday course and Sunday long distance racing at low cost. Hosted by BYC, the regatta is open to all clubs (incl. NSC, CVGR) and includes a social Steak Dinner Saturday evening. Register online at LDOP 2017 website. Entry Fees $35+HST (Dinner tickets extra) per boat.
September sailing is just around the corner. And while our LTS Youth and Able Sail Race teams hit the road (Youth Championships, Mobility Cup), there’s a packed schedule of local regattas and organised sailing events on deck for NSC members to enjoy September’s fall winds.
Attention single handers! This is a reminder that the annual Single-Handed keelboat race will take place this Saturday August 26th starting at 1350. See the SIs for more info.
NSC’s FAntastic Nepean FAll REgatta (FANFARE) is going East Coast style! this year with a full weekend of Dinghy and Cat racing and a Celtic-themed Saturday evening. Featuring the Fireball Ontario and 505 Fleet 4 Championships, invited classes include 420s, Albacores, and an Open Catamaran class. See fanfare.nsc.ca for the NOR, to register, and other…
Two of the more novel NSC social sailing events took place this past Friday eve and Saturday! And despite the threat of poor weather keeping many away till Sunday, this year’s Midnight Madness and HarbourMasters rewarded the eager faithful and astute forecasters with some fun, bonus club sails.