All members are invited to attend an information session for the Nepean Sailing Club Able Sail Program. This is your opportunity to learn about our plans for next year, and potentially be part of a great community of sailors and volunteers, supporting the NSC Able Sail Program. You will learn about the club’s fleet of Martin…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Maximizing Sail Lifespan: Essential Care and Maintenance Tips” We will be discussing how to care for and maintain cruising / racing sails. We will look at how they function and how proper maintenance can extend the life of your sails and canvas. We will also look at common problems…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Voyage of Discovery: Grenada to Newfoundland” Join Peter Antonitti and his crew as they share their experiences purchasing a boat in the Caribbean and sailing through the local islands all the way to Newfoundland. They’ll share some lessons learned, including journey completion strategies like vessel preparations, crew management, and…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Racing 101: How to get started and have fun!” Join us for an evening of “Racing 101” with Mike Roper, Leonore Evans and Tony Latus who will talk about how to get into the fun of sailboat racing on Lac Deschênes. We will provide an overview of the different…
It is with deep sadness we inform you of the sudden passing of long-time NSC member Cathy Kayser, a reliable crew, teammate, and RC volunteer. Cathy passed away on February 24th, 2024, in her home in Stittsville. Please join us in a celebration of Cathy’s life to be held in the NSC Harbourview Hall on Sunday,…
The Annual Meeting of the Nepean Sailing Club will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 7:30 pm in the NSC Harbourview Hall. Below is the notice, along with the links to the AM docs. Please register your participation at the Office between 6:30 and 7:30 pm before the meeting and join us for drinks and…
Thinking you would like to sail faster this year? Then this is the seminar for you. Find out how to get the best from your sails and improve your boat speed at the North U Sail Trim and Boat Speed seminar. Part of the Fleet Race Training menu, this is an in-depth, interactive, and in-person…
Thanks to incredible partners like the Nepean Sailing Club, the Seventh Annual Harbour Harvest was able to host over 550 anglers on the Sunday of Family Day weekend and raise $5,490 for three great charities. The event welcomed and facilitated a full ice fishing derby experience for over 150 newcomers to Canada and low-income families….
Britannia Yacht Club will be the location on March 9-10 for an offshore personal survival seminar by SeaSurvival.ca. This seminar will be of interest to racers, cruisers or anyone contemplating open ocean passages. Two full days of heavy weather seamanship, ocean safety and best practices for cruisers and offshore racers will include practical sessions in…
This year the Fleet Committee is again offering an array of training opportunities, to help both volunteers and racers participate in the largest sailboat race program in North America, right here on Lac Deschênes! Volunteers are invited to train to be a Race Officer or Club Judge, learn how to lay out Race Marks and…