Presentations
Aftermath; Recovery after two hurricanes!
Adventures – Rod Riley discusses the aftermath and recovery process after experiencing two hurricanes.
Rod Riley, Jan 27 View on YouTube
Cruising in the Eastern Caribbean
Adventures – David Meek shares his experiences of cruising in the Eastern Caribbean.
David Meek, Feb 3 View on YouTube
Hobie 16 World Championships, held in Captiva Island FL
Skills – John Lunn talks about the Hobie 16 World Championships held in Captiva Island, Florida.
John Lunn, Feb 10 View on YouTube
On the water in the Galapagos and on the Amazon
Adventures – Tony Wright explores sailing in the Galapagos and on the Amazon.
Tony Wright, Feb 17 View on YouTube
Foils & Rudders
Maintenance – John Rae CCI discusses the advancements in foils and rudders.
John Rae CCI, Feb 24 View on YouTube
How to get your pilot’s license – foiling catamarans based at NSC
Skills – Greg Johnson explains how to get your pilot’s license for foiling catamarans based at NSC.
Greg Johnson, Mar 3 View on YouTube
Leaving Winter Behind – Discovering the Windward Islands
Adventures – Ron Schute and Doris Parolin from Advantage Boating talk about leaving winter behind and discovering the Windward Islands.
Ron Schute & Doris Parolin – Advantage Boating, Mar 10 View on YouTube
From dream to reality. How “Bring on the Bay” became the largest open water swim in Eastern Canada
Community – Judy Piel, Richard Pessah, and Tony Wright explain how ‘Bring on the Bay’ became the largest open water swim in Eastern Canada.
Judy Piel, Richard Pessah & Tony Wright, Mar 17 View on YouTube and YouTube Bring on the Bay trailer
Concussion in sailing – how to recognize it and what to do
Skills – Dr. Cathy Duchesne and Dominic Goodwill discuss concussion in sailing, how to recognize it, and what to do.
Dr. Cathy Duchesne & Dominic Goodwill, Mar 24 View on YouTube
Taking the Plunge, Musings on the First Year of Live-aboard Life
Adventures – Ian Torrie shares his musings on the first year of living aboard a boat.
Ian Torrie, Mar 31 View on YouTube
Racing and sailing programs and more
Skills – Mike Thompson, Fleet Director, talks about racing and sailing programs and more.
Mike Thompson, Fleet Director. Apr 7 View on YouTube
Using harbour facilities and more
Maintenance – David Neasmith, Rear Commodore, discusses using harbour facilities and more.
David Neasmith, Rear Commodore, Apr 14 View on YouTube
See the main Winter Speaker Series page for the current lineup and links to past years’ presentations.
Page updated: 2025-09-25.