Interclub Awards Night – Thurs, Feb 19.
Racers: Please note the new date for this event, hosted at BYC this year – no snow forecast this time.
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Dinghy Race Practice – May 29, June 5 & 12, 2026
Dinghy race practices allow dinghy sailors to practice sailing a short race course – without the stress of competition. On-the-water dinghy race practices will take place at NSC on Fridays, May 29, June 5 & 12, 2026. Practices are open to NSC members, new and old, with their own dinghy. The primary focus is practice:…
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2025 Fleet Awards – Recap
This year’s Awards Night rolled out a new format: long tables, family-style dishes, and a relaxed dining setup that encouraged people to circulate, chat, and reconnect after a full season on the water. As guests enjoyed a variety of food, Fleet Captain Mike Roper took to the podium, joined by EmCees Matt Davidge and Leo…
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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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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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Welcome to the Dark & Stormy Series, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23
The Dark & Stormy Series is a continuation of our weeknight racing program, and runs Thursday evenings, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23, beginning with a Skippers Meeting at 1700 under the blue tent, followed by a warning at 1750. Get all the details here, and join us for what is truly the last round-the-buoys…
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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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Racing after sunset
Whether racing or cruising, keelboats are expected to be equipped with appropriate lights if on the water after sunset; these are required both by the Collision Regulations (ColRegs), and our Sailing Instructions (SIs). There is nothing in our Interclub SIs that precludes keelboat races from being run after sunset, and sailors should be prepared for…
