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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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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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…
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Midnight Madness and the Parade of Lights, 2025
My favourite event of the summer just got better! I’ve been taking part in Midnight Madness ever since I had a boat at NSC, but this year the organizers added something new — a Parade of Lights before the race. It was a huge success and a lot of fun. Many boats got very creative:…
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Harbourmaster’s Race, Saturday, August 16
NSC’s Harbourmaster’s Race returns on 16 August 2025. Adults (18+), members, guests, staff, and Advantage Boating sailors can join in sailing O’pen Bic youth boats in the harbour. Boats are provided. Event Details Known Tactics (only one of these is allowed) Contact
