Preparing for the Clipper Round the World Race – Jan 22, 7:00 PM
Description: Discover Tony Malaty’s journey from novice sailor to race-ready crew for one of the world’s most demanding sailing adventures. Get inspired—find out more!
Caring for the Ottawa River: Protect Our Waters – Jan 29, 7:00PM
Join Laura Reinsborough to explore how you can help safeguard the Ottawa River for future generations. Get involved—discover more!
Sailing into Retirement: Plan Your Dream Life Afloat – Jan 8, 7:00PM
Discover how John and Eleanor Tutton turned their lifelong love of sailing into an inspiring retirement adventure. Learn how you can chart your own course—find out more!
2025 Winter Speaker Series begins January 8
Discover the lineup of 12 exciting expert-led talks and pencil them into your calendar!
Thanks to everyone who attended in 2024! Popular as ever The Series proved as popular as ever with record in-house attendance. And we exceeded our goal of raising $2,000 for the Legacy Fund and will provide a final report shortly. Thanks to all who attended and all who gave! We’re already thinking about 2025 Please help us make…
Join us for an enlightening talk with Barry Lovett as he delves into the world of marine surveys. Barry will explore the diverse types of surveys essential in the maritime industry, shedding light on their significance and intricacies. Delve into the main components of a survey, gaining invaluable insights into boat identification, precise measurements, and…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Across the Atlantic: Sailing the ARC 2023” Join us for an insightful evening with seasoned sailors Michael Monette, Richard Monette, and Nic Day. Experience their 19-day journey across the Atlantic in the ARC 2023, from Las Palmas to Rodney Bay. Discover the realities of the crossing and gain valuable…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Maximizing Sail Lifespan: Essential Care and Maintenance Tips” We will be discussing how to care for and maintain cruising / racing sails. We will look at how they function and how proper maintenance can extend the life of your sails and canvas. We will also look at common problems…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Voyage of Discovery: Grenada to Newfoundland” Join Peter Antonitti and his crew as they share their experiences purchasing a boat in the Caribbean and sailing through the local islands all the way to Newfoundland. They’ll share some lessons learned, including journey completion strategies like vessel preparations, crew management, and…
The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Racing 101: How to get started and have fun!” Join us for an evening of “Racing 101” with Mike Roper, Leonore Evans and Tony Latus who will talk about how to get into the fun of sailboat racing on Lac Deschênes. We will provide an overview of the different…