Presentations
Life under the Sea – In a Submarine
Adventures – Commander (ret) Michael Washer shares insights on life under the sea in a submarine.
Cdr. (ret) Michael Washer, Jan 19 View on YouTube
Flotilla Cruising – How to make Sailing the Med a Breeze
Adventures – Tony Wright provides tips on how to make flotilla cruising in the Mediterranean a breeze.
Tony Wright, Jan 26 View on YouTube
One Design Delights and Racing Invites
Skills – Stephen Kidd, Mike Roper and others discuss the delights of one design racing and how to get involved.
Stephen Kidd, Mike Roper et al, Feb 2 View on YouTube
Sailing Uphill – A Transatlantic Adventure
Adventures – Paul Pearl recounts his transatlantic sailing adventure.
Paul Pearl, Feb 9 View on YouTube
Keeping Your Sails Young With Good Care and Maintenance
Maintenance – Vicky Hogan-Gow offers advice on keeping your sails in good condition through proper care and maintenance.
Vicky Hogan-Gow, Feb 16 View on YouTube
Alone Together – Solo Sailing Skills and the “Solo 300”
Dave Morralee shares solo sailing skills and experiences from the ‘Solo 300’ challenge.
Dave Morralee, Feb 23 View on YouTube
Using the NSC Harbour facilities
Maintenance – Paul Wagner and James Pole explain how to make the most of NSC harbour facilities.
Paul Wagner and James Pole, Mar 2 View on YouTube
Able Sail – Champions in NSC’s Fleet
Community – Michele Cimon highlights the achievements of Able Sail champions within NSC’s fleet.
Michele Cimon, Mar 9 View on YouTube
Taking Care of your Diesel Engine
Maintenance – Kevin Davis discusses the essentials of taking care of a diesel engine.
Kevin Davis, Mar 16 View on YouTube
Ottawa River Anchorages and How to Anchor
Skills – Cathy Duchesne and Rick Anderton cover the best anchorages on the Ottawa River and tips on how to anchor effectively.
Cathy Duchesne and Rick Anderton, Mar 23 View on YouTube
Float Your Boat with Confidence – Preparing for Launch
Maintenance – Fraser Robidoux provides guidance on preparing your boat for launch.
Fraser Robidoux, Mar 30 View on YouTube
Welcome to the 2022 Sailing Season
Community – Dominic Goodwill welcomes everyone to the 2022 sailing season with important information and updates.
Dominic Goodwill, Apr 6 View on YouTube
See the main Winter Speaker Series page for the current lineup and links to past years’ presentations.
Page updated: 2025-09-24.