Presentations:
Boat Electrical Systems, Batteries and Solar Panels
Maintenance – Discussion on boat electrical systems, including batteries and solar panels.
Eric Fleury, ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Technician, Jan 25 View on YouTube
Cruising Newfoundland, Labrador and Iceland
Adventures – Experiences and tips on cruising in Newfoundland, Labrador, and Iceland.
Brian LeGros, Feb 1 View on YouTube
Heavy Weather Sailing
Skills – Strategies for sailing in heavy weather, including surviving winds in a thunderstorm.
Van Sheppard, Feb 8 View on YouTube
Foiling/high speed racing
Skills – Development and pathways to athlete development in foiling and high-speed racing.
Rebecca Heller, Feb 15 View on YouTube
Marine Insurance: What You Need to Know
Maintenance – Essential information on marine insurance for boat owners.
Michael Hewett (Skipper’s Plan), Feb 22 View on YouTube
Caring for the Ottawa River – How You Can Help
Community – Discussion on how to protect and care for the Ottawa River.
Renée Davies, Ottawa Riverkeeper, Mar 1 View on YouTube
Sailing the St Lawrence to Baie Comeau
Adventures – Journey and experiences of sailing from the St Lawrence to Baie Comeau.
Dan Godbout, Mar 8 View on YouTube
Electrical Systems Continued
Maintenance – Continuation of the discussion on boat electrical systems.
Eric Fleury, ABYC Certified Marine Electrical Technician, Mar 15 View on YouTube
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Community – Overview of the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons and their services.
Court Harkness, Mar 22 View on YouTube
The NSC Harbour, Yard and Park
Maintenance – Information about the NSC harbour, yard, and park facilities.
Corey Glynn, NSC Harbourmaster, Mar 29
Getting out on the Water
Skills – Tips and information on how to get out on the water.
Dominic Goodwill, NSC Fleet Captain, Apr 5
Flotillas and Courses
Skills – Overview of flotillas and boating courses offered by Advantage Boating.
Advantage Boating, Apr 12 View on YouTube
See the main Winter Speaker Series page for the current lineup and links to past years’ presentations.