The NSC Winter Speaker Series Presents: “Family Fun on the Ottawa River: Tips and Best Practices for Overnighting with Kids”
Curious about family sailing and overnighting with kids on the Ottawa River? Join us on January 31st for a glimpse of one family’s experiences on the Ottawa River in their sailing “camper on the water”.
- Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
- Time: 7:30pm to 9pm (talk starts sharply at 7:30)
- Place: Nepean Sailing Club, Harbourview Hall 3259 Carling Ave, Ottawa, ON K2H 1A6
The Smith’s have been sailing, exploring and overnighting on the Ottawa River since 2016 when they acquired their 32-foot Hunter sailboat Saint of Circumstance.
Ensuring maximum safety – and fun, are the essentials for successful family boating adventures. Over the past 8 years (beginning when Lily was 5 and Dominic was 3), through hundreds of outings (and some adversity) on the Ottawa River, the Smiths will share some of their experiences and “best practices” that keeps them setting off for more!
When Meghan (and puppy Audrey) joined the crew in 2022, the fun (and culinary proficiency) multiplied exponentially, and last summer, the family spent 25 nights on the water.
Geoff Smith has been an NSC member since the early 2000’s (with a brief “in-between boats” sabbatical).
Co-Captain Meghan Leroux joined the crew in 2022, which is rounded out by Lily (13) and Dominic (11).
See the NSC Winter Speakers Series list of speakers and topics