The NSC Pinhey’s Point Race ran Sunday, June 26, in near perfect conditions: winds were out of the south at 10-15 knots at the start, and built slightly to 15-20+ during the race. 19 boats, including 6 PHRF and 13 JAM boats made the 14 Nm trip up to Pinhey’s and back. Check out the…
The Nepean Sailing Club is hosting the 2022 National Capital Cup with competitors from across Ontario and Quebec. It is Ottawa’s biggest regatta for sailors with physical disabilities and is a preparatory regatta for the national Mobility Cup in September.
The NSC-hosted Pinhey’s Point Race runs this Sunday, June 26, with the warning at 1200, 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 finish time as soon…
The yellow race marks that comprise our “Olympic Circle” have now been installed, along with two additional marks: Q mark has been installed 1.4 Nm due north of NSC’s harbour entrance, near the Quebec Shore, and QP mark has been installed off Queen’s Park.
NSC’s Crew Bank is a wonderful resource for skippers looking for crew, whether you’re short for weeknight or weekend racing, or looking for someone to join you for a leisurely afternoon or evening sail.
Another Nepean One-Design regatta is in the books. The Co-chairs agree this was a success. A huge thank you for the support NSC staff provided during the planning and the execution of the regatta. The volunteers can never be thanked enough; when called upon from Ted or myself you all stepped up to assist with…
Please note that The Galley will be closed from 17:00-20:00 on Saturday, 18 June to accommodate the Nepean One Design dinner. During this time, drinks and seating will be available in the Members Lounge.
If you have a slip at NSC, the target date to launch your boat is June 17, three weeks after Commercial Launch. Please make your best attempt to meet this date or let the Harbourmaster know your plans – thanks to those who already have.
Our Interclub Sailing Instructions allow for the use of radio communications by the Race Committee. Visit the page VHF Use in Interclub Racing to learn how this could impact you.
Join us on and off the water and Parrrrrrty like a Pirate! The annual Commodore’s Sail Past marks the official start of the sailing season, and celebrates being together as a community. We thank our many volunteers at lunch, we present the anniversary Burgees to long-time members, then we sail, motor or paddle past the…