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…
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…
Don’t miss the Nautical Garage Sale Saturday, May 17, 9 am to 12 pm in Harbourview Hall at the Nepean Sailing Club. It’s time to raid your lockers, tidy your boats, and uncover those hidden treasures you haven’t used in years. The Nautical Garage Sale is back, and it’s your chance to refresh your gear—or…
Despite some snow and a cool minus 14°C, new and experienced anglers, volunteers, and supporters came together for another successful Harbour Harvest (2025).
Photo credit: Dan Dubeau
The 8th Annual Harbour Harvest Ice Fishing Derby kicks off on Sunday February 16 at 8am. Cash, prizes, and trophies all up for grabs! No experience or equipment necessary! Free coffee and hot chocolate for participants! Ice safety & live ice rescue demonstrations! And so much more… Taking place at the Nepean Sailing Club, the…
Recruits and Fruits Most SoloSail participants can recall the moment when they were approached and recruited by the pied piper, Dave Morallee, otherwise known as “Super Dave”. For most, this occurred at NSC’s equivalent of the town square: the service dock. For some, it was word of mouth. Dave has honed the skills of charity…
SOLOSAIL for Campfire Circle The 2024 installment of “Solo” will mark the 5th and final installment of the fundraiser that to date has raised over $100k for Campfire Circle, that runs camps for kids affected by cancer. How to support You can support our Solo Sailors on this page. Dave and the team cameraderie The…
On Saturday, July 13 from 7 to 8:15 am swimmers who will be warming up and starting the Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Charity Swim may be in the harbour channel. Although swimmers are instructed to swim east of the east dinghy docks, please be on the watch for any directionally-challenged swimmers in the channel…
BEHOLD! On Monday, July 8th at approximately 6 pm, a small group of “Angel” swimmers will be practicing from the east dinghy dock with handicapped swimmers east of the NSC harbour channel. Angel swimmers are volunteers who accompany other swimmers with challenges to complete the Bushtukuh Bring on the Bay Open Water Charity Swim to…
Volunteers are needed to help NSC & BYC host the Bushtukah 2024 Bring on the Bay Charity Swim on Saturday, July 13th. We anticipate 800+ swimmers and plenty of spectators. Volunteers are needed to provide 40+ kayaks, SUPs, and canoes; run 3 NSC crash boats; provide 36+ anchored boats/safety islands (one every 100m along the…