Regatta Dates 2025
Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix – June 7, 8
Nepean One Design – June 20, 21, 22
National Capital Cup – July 5, 6
FANFARE – September 6, 7
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Report on Awards Night 2024
A Highlight of the Racing Season The Nepean Sailing Club racing community celebrated the 2024 Awards Night at the Club on November 16 with a full room, marking a highlight event in the club’s racing season. The event sold out resulting in a lot of positive energy in the room and many enthusiastic members eager…
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Report on Dark & Stormy Series, 2024
The Dark & Stormy Series, now in its second year, proved very popular in 2024, with 12-15 boats joining the fun each Thursday night, for the last round-the-buoys racing of the year. NSC launched the “Dark & Stormy” series in 2023 (then called the Moonlit Frostbite series), inviting all keelboats from NSC, BYC and CVGR,…
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Dinghy Skills Training 2024 – Report
What a glorious summer for sailing dinghies. This was out second year offering Dinghy Skills training. We ran from mid-June to mid-September. Thank you to all the volunteers. Bridging the gap There is a massive gap between completing beginner training such as CanSail-2 and finding a regular sailing opportunity, competently running your own boat or…
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FANFARE 2024 Wrap-Up: 505 Canadians and Strong Fall Winds
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…
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Report on the C&C 27 Fleet Builder & Mixer, 2024
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,…
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Single-Handed Race – Sunday, August 25
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…
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NOD Regatta 2024: Lac Deschȇnes – The Lake That Could
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…
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Summer Series Start June 25 – Keelboat Courses Swap
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.
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NSC Pinhey’s Point Race – Sunday, June 16
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…
