The 2018 Harbourmaster’s Race was run on 18 August, with 19 adult NSC sailors competing in children’s Open Bics and every move critiqued by the landlubbers on the deck. Winds were (as always in the harbour) light and variable, with wind shifts at the stern of every moored keelboat. Congrats to the winner Kieran Whalen-Hughes.
On possibly one of the nicest weekends this summer, 30 boats and about 90 folks met up-river for our signature cruising rendezvous at Baskins Beach. Some by boat and some by road, old friends gathered and new friendships were formed.
It is with great sadness that we mark the sudden and tragic passing of NSC Member and Ottawa business owner Friedemann Weinhardt. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. In respect, NSC’s flag will fly at half-mast.
Update: Your participation in our member survey has been extraordinary. So far, we have received feedback from 617 of you. The survey will close this Friday, August 17 so there’s still time to voice your opinion should you wish.
Baskin’s Beach Weekend is NSC’s most popular up-river social event of the summer. For details, see
As I look around the starting line on Tuesdays, I see boats carrying crews of three or four, some with six or seven. Its August. Summer holidays with families. Odds are that you’re finding yourself short-handed. If so, read on…
The Stony Point Race is a joint NSC/BYC event and is a counter for the ILD series. TIME: 10:00 Warning. COURSE: Start at “S” Mark as per Part A, 14.2. Leave green MOT spar (K11) buoy (1/2 mile N. of Stony Point) to port, finish at “S” as per Part H, 6.2. Distance: approx. 25.0…
The Nepean Fun Regatta lets kids get their feet wet with a freestyle, fun, rules-relaxed event. To participate in this fun event, select Registration.
If you have a tender in the water please come and check it right away… most likely it has sunk.
With many thanks to Ken Pole, we now have a second water gauge situated on the south wall near the main dock entrance in addition to the one on the east wall near the south crane. The red line indicates datum. Real time water levels are also available on-line; datum is 57.9 m.