NSC is carefully adhering to Ontario Sailing guidelines, as Fleet activities start. Currently, the following boating activities are allowed, per OS guidelines: recreational boating of individual boats with only members of one household aboard – so you are free to take your boat and enjoy the river.
Update June 5: The log reported at Pinhey’s Point has been towed to shore and tied to the Pinhey’s Point dock by a helpful boater Luc Lafreniere. The log has also acquired a name, Mr. Round, courtesy of Luc’s daughter.
Nepean Sailing Club is recruiting a full-time Sailing Activities Manager. The Sailing Activities Manager’s role at the Club will consist of overseeing the day-to-day operation of all sailing activities. He / she will provide cohesion and growth for this most important aspect of the Club’s operation.
An opportunity for fresh insight into your sport: Ontario Sailing’s Club Judge course is at NSC on 8 February 2020, taught by our very own Greg Dargavel. This is the basic level course, perfect to better learn the rules for sailing your own races, and to work on protests and regattas. As your skill grows,…
NOD 2020 currently needs a chairperson (or 2). I ask you to step up and help create another successful event. This is a most satisfying role to play. Sailors from 80 boats will be delighted by your great sailing event, which is June 20 + 21.
BYC will host the Interclub Awards for the 2019 season, on January 16, 2020. So join your fellow racers at BYC. Awards begin at 7:00 p.m., but the bar will be open well before then. No reservations required.
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.
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.
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.
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…