Continuing the Largest Open Water Swim in Eastern Canada With this year’s Bring on the Bay Open Water Charity Swim, held on Saturday, July 11, the Nepean Sailing Club (NSC) proudly hosted another of Eastern Canada’s largest open water swims. More than $150,000 was raised for Easter Seals Ontario, with additional donations still being counted….
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…
Over $160k raised for Easter Seals at the largest open water swim in Canada! With the 2025 edition of the Bring on the Bay Open Water Charity Swim, held on Saturday, July 12th, NSC officially became home to the largest open water swim in Canada! We now proudly boast both the largest racing program in…
As in previous years, this year the club will be holding our most inspiring annual events — the Bring on the Bay Charity Swim, happening on the morning of Saturday, July 12th. This incredible event will see over 800 swimmers take to the water for a 3000m swim from our east dinghy docks across the…
Volunteer appreciation of open water swim On September 26, Counsellor Theresa Kavanagh held a volunteer appreciation evening at the Ron Kolbus Centre where she celebrated volunteer achievements. Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, from Bushtukah, Tony Wright, and I accepted an award on behalf of all of the volunteers associated with the Bring on the Bay open…
On Saturday morning, July 15th, the ideal weather and warm water were perfect for an open water swim event. With over 35 boats lined up along the course providing safety “islands” to all the swimmers,
Saturday, July 16th, began with bright sunny weather and calm, near-perfect conditions for swimming for the 15th annual Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Open Water Swim in support of Easter Seals. After a 2-year “COVID” pause, almost 170 volunteers came out to support the swimmers.
This year’s Easter Seals Family Sail on Saturday, July 16th still needs volunteer skippers. So far 13 families confirmed to participate this year, but only 3 skippers have signed up to take families out on the water. By bringing a family out on your boat for the Family Sail and water fight, you are giving an…
Calling all Parrot Heads! To conclude the events of the Easter Seals Ontario Family Sail Weekend and celebrate the success and hard work of all of our sponsors, volunteers and participants, we invite all “Parrot-Heads” to come out for one incredible island party!
Thanks to all those who took the time to help out in the 9th Annual Bushtukah Bring On The Bay Swim on July 11th in support of Easter Seals Ontario. You helped make this year our largest and most successful yet!