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…
Thank you everyone! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Nautical Garage Sale on June 8. It was held in the Harbourview Hall due to the weather with some 15 sellers from NSC and other clubs displaying their (used) wares. Buyers were so happy to “score” some real treasures. Tables were…
Thanks to incredible partners like the Nepean Sailing Club, the Seventh Annual Harbour Harvest was able to host over 550 anglers on the Sunday of Family Day weekend and raise $5,490 for three great charities. The event welcomed and facilitated a full ice fishing derby experience for over 150 newcomers to Canada and low-income families….
Due to insufficient ticket sales we regret to have to cancel this event. Ticket holders will receive refunds. Buddy Melges: “The Wizard of Zenda” grew up in Zenda, Wisconsin, sailing on a lake, like our kids do. Called “the Leonardo Davinci” of sailing, he honed the ‘art’ more than the science of sailing. He went…
Once again, one of our own, David Morralee, is spearheading a long distance charity solo sail of a fleet of boats August 16-21, attempting to cover 300km on the Ottawa River in 6 days. The charity is Campfire Circle that hosts camp for kids affected by cancer and their families.
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.
Please show your support for David and the other intrepid sailors on this great long distance journey to raise money for kids with cancer. Give them your money here.
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!