Fleet awards night on 16 November 2019 attracted a large crowd of 140 NSC sailors, who collected 160 awards between them. Fleet’s highest award, the Commodore’s Cup, went to Aaron Wong-Sing and Peter Wood for outstanding competitive sailing and coaching respectively, with particular contributions to the 2019 Mobility Cup.
Thanks to the efforts of a crew of dedicated volunteers and staff, the harbour was successfully closed on Friday, 15 Nov. All docks are now tucked into their winter resting places. The yard remains accessible, but once the snow accumulates, the gates will be chained and locked for the Winter.
We are collecting photos for awards night, trophy cabinet display, and other NSC presentations. If you have carefully-selected photos that we can use, please email them to Fleet Captain or send him a download folder link. Photos can be on any NSC topic.
We are now in the last steps to prepare the harbour and yard for winter. The date for closure of the Harbour is 16 November. At that time, the Service docks, Face dock, and parts of W dock will be moved to the centre of the harbour area and away from the walls. It is…
Yard closures remain in effect so Service Providers can move boats efficiently. Members who need to haul out their own boats, or who need to remove heavy equipment from their boats, can get vehicle access the yard during closure hours through the Club Staff. The updated dates and facility changes are as follows:
Please take 5 minutes to take this survey to share your feedback. Thanks to all those who already responded! Some great suggestions received. If you plan to do so, please respond by Friday November 15.
Please join us for the Celebration of Life of Mike McEvoy, a passionate dinghy racer, keel boat sailor, coach, mentor, and lifelong advocate for the sailing community at large who was a very active NSC Club member. The event will be held at Nepean Sailing Club on November 13, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Book your 2020 calendar for our annual regattas. Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix – June 6, 7. Nepean One Design NOD 2020 – June 20, 21. National Capital Cup – July 4, 5. FANFARE – September 12, 13. Tell your sailing friends. Many other events will be announced, as planning progresses.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long-time NSC member Gurt Lemke. Details are available in the Ottawa Citizen Obituary.
A strong turnout of 40 boats sailed the Turkey Trot pursuit race on Thanksgiving Monday. Congratulations to Hugo Morin and Tristan King from CVGR for line honours in their 49er, accompanied by their fan club, and to NSC’s Lone Shark as top keelboat. The horde of hungry sailors then shared a turkey feast in the…