Honouring Dedication at the Fall Members’ Information Meeting The Nepean Sailing Club (NSC) community gathered on 10 December 2025 for the annual Fall Members’ Information Meeting, a cherished tradition that brings together sailors, volunteers, and supporters to reflect on the past season and look ahead to new adventures. This year’s meeting held special significance as…
The Finance Committee is looking for one or more members to help the club find and apply for grant opportunities. We already apply for Canada Summer Jobs every year, but there are many more other opportunities out there that could support things like: If you’ve written grants before or know your way around government, foundation,…
If you have volunteered at Nepean Sailing Club this year, you are cordially invited to attend our Volunteer Appreciation Night on Saturday, October 18, 5-8pm in Harbourview Hall. If you are one of our many volunteers, please come and enjoy complimentary food, cake and a drink as we celebrate your contributions to the Club. To…
Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSC Annual Volunteer Achievement Award (NAVAA). This award is for the NSC member who has demonstratively made an exceptional volunteer contribution to the aims, objectives and betterment of the club in the past year. The deadline for nominations is October 31st. Read all about the NAVAA, or skip…
As well as participating in the Able Sail Program, George served on the organizing committee of all three Mobility Cups hosted by NSC and the National Capital Able Sail Association in 2003, 2011 and 2019. George was a founding director and longtime board member of the National Capital Able Sail Association. A plaque has been…
Volunteers are needed to help NSC & BYC host the Bushtukah 2024 Bring on the Bay Charity Swim on Saturday, July 13th. We anticipate 800+ swimmers and plenty of spectators. Volunteers are needed to provide 40+ kayaks, SUPs, and canoes; run 3 NSC crash boats; provide 36+ anchored boats/safety islands (one every 100m along the…
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.
Race officers for this summers regattas at NSC are looking for volunteers for both on-shore and on-water positions. If you are interested in participating please contact rcs-r-us@nsc.ca . The upcoming regattas are Nepean One Design, June 21-23, 2024, and Fanfare Sept. 7-8, 2024.
In his May 2, 2024 OttawaSportsPages.ca article, Martin Cleary features NSC member-volunteers Gerald Gravelle, Cathy Kayser and Bruce Macdonald who all passed away during a seven-week stretch from late February to mid April. Volunteers are the lifeblood of amateur sports. If adults and teenagers didn’t step forward to coach, officiate or sit on administrative boards,…
Volunteer appreciation of open water swim On September 26, Counsellor Theresa Kavanagh held a volunteer appreciation evening at the Ron Kolbus Centre where she celebrated volunteer achievements. Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, from Bushtukah, Tony Wright, and I accepted an award on behalf of all of the volunteers associated with the Bring on the Bay open…