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 tips for blue water sailing.
- Date: March 27, 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
Come early and enjoy a meal at The Galley Restaurant and Bar. See our new menu on The Galley page.
On November 19th, 2023, the 156 boats participating in the yearly Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) set out from Las Palmas, Spain with the goal of reaching Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. Join Michael, Richard and Nic as they recount their 19 days at sea with a focus on the realities of the crossing and tips for anyone considering doing the ARC themselves.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from their extensive experience in software, marketing, sales, engineering, and management. A must-attend for anyone passionate about sailing and global adventures.
Michael Monette, P.Eng., MBA (Basic Cruising Skipper, Advantage Boating, ROC-M)
Richard Monette, BIT, MASc (Basic Cruising, Advantage Boating, ROC-A)
Nic Day, BBIM, PGDipBus have been enjoying cruising the Ottawa river for numerous years on Brandy B, a C&C 27.
Added to their experience is successful completion of the ARC 2023 with 3100 nm blue water distance and earning the RYA Competent Crew certificate. As a team enthused with sailing and other global adventures their entertaining trip report will draw upon presentation skills earned in their various careers in software, marketing, sales, engineering and management.
See the NSC Winter Speakers Series list of speakers and topics