20% Off NSC Members are being given 20% off the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards 20th Anniversary VIP Festival Pass and individual tickets. The event, marking its 20th anniversary, will be held in Ottawa/Gatineau from April 3–6, 2025! 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards Schedule Thursday, April 3 – Songs & Stories Concert at the Canadian Museum of History’s…
Olympic-Themed Virtual Screening A film about an Olympic gold medal winner will make its online premiere just as the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad get underway. MELGES: The Wizard of Zenda will have its first virtual online screening July 30th. The documentary pays tribute to one of the greatest sailors in the history of the sport, sailing…
Congratulations to the 98 members who received special anniversary burgees at the 2024 Commodore’s Sailpast — 10 years, 15, 20, and up to 40, and even 45 years! Notable among the awardees are Jim & Judy Leeson, and Beverly & Glenn McIntosh (photo below) who have been with NSC from the beginning – 45 years. In fact, Glenn…
Did you know that NSC not only houses some 700 boats, but almost as many purple martins and that their “condos” were built by one of our very own? Find out more on our web page about NSC’s purple martins. During the sessions on July 6 & 13, 9:30 am to 1 pm, we expect…
NSC’s Google Calendar has been updated for 2024 — check it out! Events don’t make it onto this calendar until we’re 90% confident that they’ll happen as scheduled. There are quite a few other events we hope to host, but that do not yet meet that criteria. Monitor the NSC website and Telltale for further…
On July 8 and 15 over 100 visitors attended the banding of NSC’s purple martins, Peter Huszcz, NSC’s “Purple Martin Man”, reported. He informed the Telltale that 261 nestlings were banded, up 30 from 2022.
RCYC’s stunning 90-year old Canada’s Cup contender, the Severn 2, built in Scotland in 1934 was “holed” in a race on June 17 and sank in 100 metres of water off Toronto. Here is the fascinating story of her suspected demise and surprising rescue.
Did you know a bunch of local sailors have been raising funds for several years now for camp for kids with cancer? Why not become a Solo Sailor and join in the fun and skill building to help raise funds and awareness for Campfire Circle? Never solo sailed before? We can help you!
Nepean Sailing Club is bringing Easter fun. Bring all the kids for games, snacks, and so much more! Tickets go on sale Monday, March 13. Get you free tickets here.
Culrose McLaughlin was a trailblazer for mariners of colour in the U.S. and Canada, his career ascent having preceded Jackie Robinson, Willie O’Ree, and Civil Rights. He first came to Canada in 1921. #blackhistorymonth #blackyachtinghistory Courtesy Ashley Newall, author.