2026 Sailing Instructions Now Available
The 2026 Sailing Instructions are now available. As always, there are some noteworthy changes that have been introduced, so review these before you head out to the race course.
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Crane Familiarization – Sat, May 2, 10am
If you plan to use the cranes at NSC to launch, haulout, unstep or step your mast, then for safety reasons, you must have participated in a “crane familiarization” session. On arrival, check in with Parke Davis who will lead the session. All members & their families are welcome.
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PHRF Sail Measuring & Racing Q&A Session – Sun, Apr 12, 11am-3pm
Do you have new sails that need to be measured? Are you applying for a PHRF certificate for the first time? Do you want to confirm that your sails match what’s on your PHRF certificate? Or do you just need help filling in the PHRF Application form? If so, bring your sails down to the…
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Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial – Fri, Aug 21
Interested in doing some racing after dark? Do you enjoy Midnight Madness, and want more of the same? Join us for the Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a start window from 1830 to 1835. Details on this page. 2020-08-29, HM: Post created. 2021-08-12, HM: Post updated for 2021. 2021-08-31,…
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Midnight Madness & Parade of Lights – Friday, August 14
Midnight Madness runs Friday, August 14, 2026. Come enjoy a great evening on the water. This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. This event is open only to keelboats.
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Congratulations go to the NSC fleet and trophy winners!
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…
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Report on Dark & Stormy Series, 2025
Another Season Ends Under the Stars!
The Dark & Stormy Series wrapped up another fantastic October of sailing, laughter, and night lights on the Ottawa River.
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Turkey Trot Race & Turkey Social – Mon, Oct 13
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. Sail once or twice around the yellow Olympic circle marks. Slow boats start first, fast boats start last, and everyone has a good time. Open to keelboats, dinghies…
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Welcome to the Dark & Stormy Series, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23
The Dark & Stormy Series is a continuation of our weeknight racing program, and runs Thursday evenings, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23, beginning with a Skippers Meeting at 1700 under the blue tent, followed by a warning at 1750. Get all the details here, and join us for what is truly the last round-the-buoys…
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Get Ready for the Frostbite Series, Sep 28, Oct 5 & 12
The NSC Frostbite Series runs Sunday afternoons on the first three Sundays after weeknight racing ends, which, in 2025, is September 28, October 5 & 12. 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…
