This year’s FAntastic Nepean FAll Regatta was held on Sept 7 and 8. A total of 32 boats, from three fleets participated: 505s, Albacores and Open Catamarans. The Ottawa river delivered big wind both days. It was a perfect environment for hosting the 2024 505 Canadian Championships – see the write-up on the 505 class…
The Ottawa C&C 27 fleet gathered on Monday, September 2nd, at 1300, for the first Fleet Builder and Mixer event at the Nepean Sailing Club. With an increasing number of C&C 27s participating in interclub events, the Fleet Builder and Mixer provided an opportunity for new and experienced sailors to come together for mentorship, skill-building,…
The joint NSC/BYC Single-Handed Keelboat Race runs Sunday, August 25, with the warning at 1400, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. The course is set in the vicinity of the Olympic Circle, using the yellow race marks, as displayed on the NSC Race Committee boat. Check-in/Registration is on-the-water at the RC…
The Nepean Sailing Club hosted an exciting and competitive Nepean One Design regatta from June 21 to 23. With the support of the local sailing community and premier sponsors Boyden and Mount Gay Rum, the 2024 Regatta is one to remember. Since its inception in 1992, NOD continues to make waves and grow. With 85…
First Summer Series race is: Tuesday keelboats June 25, Wednesday fleets June 26, Thursday keelboats June 27. For keelboats, go to the other race course than Spring Series – see sections C1.2 and E1.3 of the Sailing Instructions.
The NSC Pinhey’s Point sail race runs Sunday, June 16 starting at 1200 (noon). Enjoy an upriver race or cruise in company with family and friends and explore the mighty Ottawa with the first of the annual NSC upriver club races. This event also serves as a counter (2nd race) for the Interclub Long Distance…
For NSC members who volunteer at club activities. Saturday June 8 – Learn how to drive the NSC-owned powerboats safely (race committee boat and ribs). Saturday June 15 – Learn to support dinghies and catamarans on the water. Pre-registration required. Free. Details are on the Fleet Training page.
It is official. JAM and One Design keelboat spring series racing starts today, Thursday 16 May. (As per the Sailing Instructions) Tuesday 21 May will be the start of PHRF spring series. Dinghy/Catamaran spring series started yesterday, Wednesday May 15. Reminder to register for racing. Posted by Fleet Captain. 16 May, 1400
Our sailing season has begun on time. Woo-hoo!! First keelboat race May 7. First dinghy/catamaran race May 15. First Social Day-Cruising June 7. Our highly-skilled race bosun staff are all aboard and gearing up. Our operations volunteers and race officials are extremely well organized. The harbour team has delivered great facilities as our base. Everything is now…
Women Sailing the Ottawa River, Spring Meeting, Wednesday, 24 April 2024 at NSC. 7 pm in the Harbourview Hall. Dinghy, keelboat or powerboat, racers or cruisers, come meet other women sailing the Ottawa River at this free event. NSC bar and galley will be open. No need to pre-register. 7pm – Introductions 7:30pm – Small…