FANFARE 2026
NSC looks forward to hosting FANFARE 2026, September 12-13.
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Reminder NSC Awards Night – Sat, Nov 15, 2025
Celebrate an incredible season of racing!Doors Open: 6:30 pm • Food Stations: 6:45 pm • Presentations: 7:30 pmAfter the awards, enjoy live music from the Jim Cochrane Duo—and hit the dance floor! What to expect Great company, long-table communal seating, and food stations throughout the Members’ Lounge (new for 2025). Time to mingle with fellow sailors…
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Congratulations go to the NSC fleet and trophy winners!
NSC celebrates the top NSC boats within the Evening Racing Fleets and Weekend Events. Check out the List of Keeper Winners and the List of Trophy Winners to see who the top NSC teams are! And check out NSC’s Trophy Gallery for the full history of our rich collection of trophies and awards. Not included…
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Report on Dark & Stormy Series, 2025
Another Season Ends Under the Stars!
The Dark & Stormy Series wrapped up another fantastic October of sailing, laughter, and night lights on the Ottawa River.
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Turkey Trot Race & Turkey Social – Mon, Oct 13
NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is the undisputed highlight of our sailing year. It is on Thanksgiving Monday, with first signal on the lake at 1100. Sail once or twice around the yellow Olympic circle marks. Slow boats start first, fast boats start last, and everyone has a good time. Open to keelboats, dinghies…
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Report on the C&C 27 Fleet Builder & Mixer, 2025
2025 C&C 27 Fleet Builder Report The Ottawa C&C 27 Fleet came together once again for our second annual Fleet Builder & Mixer on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Nepean Sailing Club. Building on the success of the previous year, the day brought together more than 50 enthusiastic sailors and ten C&C 27’s from…
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Welcome to the Dark & Stormy Series, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23
The Dark & Stormy Series is a continuation of our weeknight racing program, and runs Thursday evenings, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23, beginning with a Skippers Meeting at 1700 under the blue tent, followed by a warning at 1750. Get all the details here, and join us for what is truly the last round-the-buoys…
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Get Ready for the Frostbite Series, Sep 28, Oct 5 & 12
The NSC Frostbite Series runs Sunday afternoons on the first three Sundays after weeknight racing ends, which, in 2025, is September 28, October 5 & 12. There are two races per day, with the first warning signal at 13:30, per Part F of the Sailing Instructions. There will be separate starts for PHRF, JAM and…
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Fleet Awards – Call For Nominations
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Special Fleet Awards, including the Commodore’s Cup, Boole Trophy, and Dumper Plaque. As is tradition, all Members are invited to nominate NSC sailors, boats or groups for these prestigious and fun awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025. Read all about these Special Fleet Awards…
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Interclub End of Series Social at NSC – Thu, Sep 25
As the Fall Series wraps up, sailors from Nepean Sailing Club and Britannia Yacht Club are invited to come together for an informal end-of-season celebration on Thursday, September 25, right after racing. This gathering carries a long-standing tradition between NSC and BYC. In earlier years, socials were held after each racing series, but more recently…
