The NSC Awards Night dinner is sold out. But members are still encouraged to come after dinner and join the fun; awards presentations should start ~1930. The NSC Awards Night is not just a date on the calendar, it is the pinnacle of our club’s racing season! This year, we’re set to make it a…
NSC celebrates the top NSC boats within the Evening Racing Fleets and Weekend Events. Check out the List of Keeper Winners and the List of Trophy Winners to see who the top NSC teams are! And check out NSC’s Trophy Gallery for the full history of our rich collection of trophies and awards. Not included…
The Dark & Stormy Series, now in its second year, proved very popular in 2024, with 12-15 boats joining the fun each Thursday night, for the last round-the-buoys racing of the year. NSC launched the “Dark & Stormy” series in 2023 (then called the Moonlit Frostbite series), inviting all keelboats from NSC, BYC and CVGR,…
NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is one of the highlights of our sailing calendar — as always, it runs on Thanksgiving Monday. The format is unchanged from previous years, but the list of boats and their associated start times and handicaps have been updated. Check this list to make sure your boat is on…
The Dark & Stormy Series is a continuation of our weeknight racing program, and runs Thursday evenings, Oct 3, 10 & 17, beginning with a skippers meeting at 1700 under the blue tent, followed by a warning at 1750. This is the new name for the Moonlit Frostbite Series, introduced in 2023. Get all the…
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Special Fleet Awards, including the Commodore’s Cup, Boole Trophy, and Dumper Plaque. As is tradition, all Members are invited to nominate NSC sailors, boats or groups for these prestigious and fun awards. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, October 31, 2024. Read all about these Special Fleet Awards…
The NSC Frostbite Series runs Sunday afternoons on the first three Sundays after weeknight racing ends, which, in 2024, is September 29, October 6 & 13. There are two races per day, with the first warning signal at 13:30, per Part F of the Sailing Instructions. There will be separate starts for PHRF, JAM and…
Whether racing or cruising, keelboats are expected to be equipped with appropriate lights; these are required both by the Collision Regulations (ColRegs), and our Sailing Instructions (SIs) in the case of racing. There is nothing in our Interclub SIs that precludes keelboat races from being run after sunset, and sailors should be prepared for that…
The Interclub Awards Night is our final celebration of the past sailing season, with our friends from across Lac Deschenes. This year it is hosted by NSC on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 1900. Bring your crew. The bar is open and snacks are provided. There’s no fee, and no reservations required. It’s a low-key…
The Ottawa C&C 27 fleet gathered on Monday, September 2nd, at 1300, for the first Fleet Builder and Mixer event at the Nepean Sailing Club. With an increasing number of C&C 27s participating in interclub events, the Fleet Builder and Mixer provided an opportunity for new and experienced sailors to come together for mentorship, skill-building,…