Entertainment | Event | Social
Halloween Party – Sat. Nov. 1
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!
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In Loving Memory of Douglas Henry Vandervelde
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. -
NOTICE OF SWIM
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…
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2025 Volunteer Appreciation Night – Sat, Oct 18, 5-8pm
If you have volunteered at Nepean Sailing Club this year, you are cordially invited to attend our Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 18, 5-8pm in Harbourview Hall. If you are one of our many volunteers, please come and enjoy complimentary food, cake and a drink as we celebrate your contributions to the Club. To…
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NSC Dinghy Skills 2025 Summary
2025 was Nepean Sailing Club’s third consecutive year of providing Dinghy Skills Training. It was a glorious summer, a huge thank you to all the volunteers! There is a real gap between completing your CanSail 2 and participating in NSC’s weekly Dinghy Race nights. There are multiple hurdles to overcome; owning your own boat, knowing…
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Mobility Cup 2025: A great time was had by all
By John Brooks I enjoyed the annual Mobility Cup 2025 held this year in Pointe-Claire (Que) in August so much that, before it ended, I was already looking forward to the one next year, which will be in Vancouver. It was very moving to see more than 15 boats sitting in the harbour awaiting 30…
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Purple Martin Report – Nepean Sailing Club, 2025
Purple Martins returned to the NSC colony on their usual schedule, April 17, 2025. This season we recorded only 15 nesting pairs, producing 61 nestlings, all of which were banded. Unfortunately, this marks the lowest number on record for our site. One unusual highlight was the discovery of a leucistic Purple Martin nestling, a rare…
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Harbourmaster Race Report
Event Overview On August 16, 2025, an enthusiastic group of sailors gathered on the NSC deck for an exhilarating day of racing in the inner harbour. The event brought together big personalities (people) and small boats (O’pen Bics) promising an unforgettable experience for all involved. The Final Showdown The last leg of the race featured…
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Pig and Corn Roast – Sat, Sep 6, 6:30 pm
Pig Roast Menu Date: 6 SeptemberTime: 6:30pm Ticket Cost: $20+tx Menu:Slow-roasted whole hogFresh corn on the cobPotato saladCole slawBuns and butterAssorted squares Tickets will go on sale Friday, 22 August. For regular menus please see the Bar and Galley pages.
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Mobility Cup 2025 – Support Our Sailors!
Mobility Cup 2025, August 25–29 | Pointe Claire, Quebec The Mobility Cup returns this summer, hosted by the Quebec Adapted Sailing Association (AQVA) and the Pointe Claire Yacht Club. This annual regatta invites sailors with disabilities — along with their companion sailors — to compete in Martin 16 keelboats. Over five exciting days of racing,…
