It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time NSC member David Martin, skipper of Kirby 25 Dynamo Hum. A Celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at the Nepean Sailing Club, between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. In consideration of vulnerable family members and friends, the wearing…
The NSC Crew Bank is now open for those looking for crewing spots, and for skippers/owners looking for crew. Whether you’re new to town, new to the club, or just looking for something different, the Crew Bank is a great way to connect with like-minded sailors looking for someone with whom to sail.
On Saturday, June 25th the Nepean Sailing Club and the Ottawa River Canoe Club will co-host Give-It-A-Go, an event aimed at introducing youth and adults, living with disabilities, and newly disabled individuals, the opportunity to experience the joys of sailing and/or paddling!
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time member Jerry Dain, who passed away on November 4, 2021. His generosity and infectious smile will be greatly missed. A celebration of life‚ will be held in the spring. Our hearts go out to Karen Webster, and all of Jerry’s family.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time member Jerry Dain, who passed away on November 4, 2021. His generosity and infectious smile will be greatly missed. A celebration of life‚ will be held in the spring. Our hearts go out to Karen Webster, and all of Jerry’s family.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC’s founding Commodore, Bill Mantle. Bill was instrumental in the founding of NSC, and served on the Board of Directors from 1978-1981. Bill features prominently in our archive of historical photos, and in the book, Nepean Sailing Club, 1979 to 1994, The First Fifteen…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC’s founding Commodore, Bill Mantle. Bill was instrumental in the founding of NSC, and served on the Board of Directors from 1978-1981. Bill features prominently in our archive of historical photos, and in the book, Nepean Sailing Club, 1979 to 1994, The First Fifteen…
Dominic Goodwill set out to determine which months have the best winds in Ottawa for hosting regattas. Using wind data recorded at the Ottawa airport from 2012-2020, his conclusions might surprise you. See his report.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time NSC member George Simpson, a founding member of the Able Sail program at NSC. See this obituary and read Peter Wood’s tribute, outlining George’s role in starting the Able Sail program.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long-time NSC member Gary Hunt, owner of Tanzer 26 “Sun Tanz”, who passed away October 8, 2021.