NSC Fleet training courses and events start in March! Fleet Volunteers: Gain the skills needed to help run our high level racing program – the largest in Canada! Dinghy Sailors and Cruisers: Opportunities to improve sailing skills and confidence. Racers: On water opportunities to practice multiple starts, boat handling, away from the pressure of a…
As of Dec. 31, 2025, Transport Canada has made several updates to the Pleasure Craft Licence (PCL). Five-year renewal Beginning this year, pleasure craft licences must be renewed every five years – and current lifetime licences will be gradually replaced with PCLs that must be renewed every five years. Beginning in 2028, wind-powered pleasure craft…
I’m pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report — a look back at the projects, programs, and people that shaped this season at NSC. You’ll find updates from each Director, reflections from staff and volunteers, and a clear picture of where we’ve made progress and where we’re continuing to invest our effort. Thank you for…
Halloween 2025 – Party was held on November 1st. A small but mighty team of volunteers decorated (Scott Smith, Peter Verheyden, Kelly-Ann McKnight) transformed the Harborview Hall to host all the creative creatures that dare to join us! We had a good turnout given the World Series Game 7 between the Jay’s and Dodges was…
We’ve had a great response so far—thank you to everyone who’s already shared their thoughts and experiences! Your feedback is invaluable and greatly appreciated. If you haven’t had a chance to complete the survey yet, there’s still time. A reminder email went out today, and the survey window will close on September 2. Don’t miss…
As we approach our Annual Meeting, this is a reminder that a new By-Law was adopted at the Special Meeting of Members on September 21, 2024. The updated By-Law has been posted as part of the meeting materials and can be accessed here. The previous (“legacy”) By-Law remains available here for reference only. Our website’s…
With sincere thanks to our dedicated Nominating Committee, we are pleased to present a full slate of Directors for your consideration at the upcoming Annual Meeting. You can find the Committee’s report here, along with personal backgrounds—and, in some cases, photos—of each nominee at this location. Five new faces have volunteered – Bob Dougall, Mike…
Our Annual Report is now available for review! Each of your Directors has provided an update on the past fiscal year, which ended in October 2024. As we reflect on our 45th year, I am inspired by the progress of our club—driven by the invaluable contributions of our members and volunteers, the dedication and perseverance…
We are thrilled to bring some great news to our members and followers. The J24 Canadian Class Association has a newly appointed council and is gearing up to host the much-anticipated J24 Canadian Championship at the Nepean Sailing Club from June 20-22, 2025, as part of the Nepean One Design Regatta. After a five-year break,…
NSC Members Richard Pessah (R) and Ian Torrie (L) recently completed the transatlantic “Atlantic Rally for Cruisers” (ARC) aboard “Mira”, an Amel 54. This photo was taken as they landed in Rodney Bay St Lucia. Ian joined the crew in Magala Spain and Richard rounded out the crew for the 3000nm southern crossing route (“……