Looking for a place to keep your boat? Nepean Sailing Club has slips available for the upcoming season. Located on Lac Deschênes, the Club offers access to 20+ nautical miles of the Ottawa River, an on-site restaurant and bar with member discounts, a robust cruising community, a vibrant racing program, and social events throughout the…
As of Dec. 31, 2025, Transport Canada has made several updates to the Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL). Five-year renewal Beginning this year, pleasure craft licences must be renewed every five years – and current lifetime licences will be gradually replaced with PCLs that must be renewed every five years. Beginning in 2028, wind-powered pleasure craft…
This weekend, the Nepean Sailing Club traded whitecaps for elf caps as we “set sail” (if you ignore the truck engine) through the 2025 Help Santa Toy Parade downtown Ottawa. The parade raises funds and gathers toys for families in need, and we were thrilled to support such a festive and meaningful community tradition. Our…
Join us for the biggest game of the year — Grey Cup 2025 – live on the big screen! 🎉 Enjoy great company, exciting football, and exclusive food specials (while they last). 🪑 Seating is limited — arrive early to grab your spot! First-come, first-served. See the menus and specials on The Galley page.
As of 11 November at 4pm:
Due to harbour closure, please note that no boat is permitted to be at the service docks, occupying W, A or B-docks, or tied to the wall dock.
Beginning this Sunday, NSC hosts Euchre on Sundays at 4 pm.
– Hosted every Sunday in Harbourview Hall beginning at 4 pm
– $2 playing fee
– Extremely limited seating, so arrive early to secure your spot!
– End-of-season party to be held in May 2026
Please note our revised Office Hours effective November 4:Sunday: ClosedMonday: ClosedTuesday-Thursday: 9:30-4:30Friday: ClosedSaturday: Closed
Date & Time: 1 Nov @ 7pm
Music by: Fake McCoys
Get on your scary or charming costume or come as you are for a great time!
Douglas Henry Vandervelde passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 5th, 2025.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at the Capital City Bikers Church at 11 am.
A casual “Cheers to Doug” will take place on Friday, October 17th at the Nepean Sailing Club.
Bring on the Bay Charity Swim 2026 (BOTB 2026) Saturday, July 11, 2026Presented by the Nepean Sailing Club (NSC) Join Us! Be part of one of Canada’s largest point-to-point open water swims, set in the scenic Ottawa River and hosted in the nation’s capital. Swim either our classic 3 km route or the 1.5 km “out and back” course…