Women In Wind, April 26 2025
Dinghies, cruising, racing strategies – basic and advanced.
Connect with women sailors
Hosted at Britannia YC
Report on Interclub Awards 2024
Congratulations to the NSC/BYC interclub race winners, celebrating the largest club race program in North America.
Thanks to Canada NorthStar SailGP driver Giles Scott for joining us from New Zealand.
Interclub Awards Night – Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Interclub awards at NSC.
Celebrate the 2024 racing season with our friends from BYC and CVGR.
Featuring Q&A with Giles Scott, Canada’s NorthStar SailGP driver.
Regatta Dates 2025
Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix – June 7, 8
Nepean One Design – June 20, 21, 22
National Capital Cup – July 5, 6
FANFARE – September 6, 7
Report on Awards Night 2024
A Highlight of the Racing Season The Nepean Sailing Club racing community celebrated the 2024 Awards Night at the Club on November 16 with a full room, marking a highlight event in the club’s racing season. The event sold out resulting in a lot of positive energy in the room and many enthusiastic members eager…
Turkey Trot Race & Turkey Social – Mon, Oct 14
NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is the undisputed highlight of our sailing year. It is on Thanksgiving Monday, with first signal on the lake at 1100. No boat? Be at the clubhouse at 0945 and we guarantee to get you on a boat. Sail once or twice around the yellow Olympic circle marks. Slow…
Interclub End of Series Social at Britannia YC – Thu, Sep 26
Thursday, September 26th after racing, Britannia Yacht Club will host this year’s Interclub End of Weeknight Racing Social. Come one, come all and pass the word to your fellow sailors! Meet with Britannia and CVGR weeknight, long-distance and RUST racers. Good company, and finger food provided. Head over to the BYC clubhouse immediately after racing.
Dinghy Skills Training 2024 – Report
What a glorious summer for sailing dinghies. This was out second year offering Dinghy Skills training. We ran from mid-June to mid-September. Thank you to all the volunteers. Bridging the gap There is a massive gap between completing beginner training such as CanSail-2 and finding a regular sailing opportunity, competently running your own boat or…
FANFARE 2024 Wrap-Up: 505 Canadians and Strong Fall Winds
This year’s FAntastic Nepean FAll Regatta was held on Sept 7 and 8. A total of 32 boats, from three fleets participated: 505s, Albacores and Open Catamarans. The Ottawa river delivered big wind both days. It was a perfect environment for hosting the 2024 505 Canadian Championships – see the write-up on the 505 class…
Event | Fleet | Membership | Social
Sailpast – 20 July
It’s the club’s 45th anniversary, so it’s back to the 1970’s for the annual Sailpast, with a Jimmy Buffett Margaritaville theme. Dress up your self, your boat, your family or your dog! The annual Commodore’s Sailpast is the official club celebration of the sailing season. We sail, motor or paddle past the Commodore, and then…