It’s that time of year again when our resident birds return to NSC! The Purple Martins arrived on April 16 after completing their 6,000 km journey from Central Brazil. Their two condos were cleaned last fall and filled with pine needles this spring to make nest building a little easier. Tree Swallows, who wintered in…
While Elections Canada is still busy counting ballots from yesterday’s federal election, we’re happy to report that all the directors you elected at our last Annual Meeting have hit the ground running. At our first meeting, everyone stepped into the roles they were slated to take on — and you can check out the latest…
Docking 101 – April 2, 7pm. Join Sail Canada Intermediate Instructor Mike Roper for an engaging and practical session on two of the most essential—and often nerve-wracking—skills in boating: docking and anchoring. Learn how to handle your boat in various wind conditions, make the most of spring lines, and execute smooth docking and anchoring maneuvers with confidence. Perfect for new sailors and seasoned skippers alike.
Dinghies, cruising, racing strategies – basic and advanced.
Connect with women sailors
Hosted at Britannia YC
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New Race Rules for 2025 – March 26, 7pm. Stay ahead of the competition with an overview of the latest race rules. Greg Dargavel will provide an overview of key changes, share strategic insights, and lead an engaging Q&A to address your questions and spark lively discussions.
20% Off NSC Members are being given 20% off the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards 20th Anniversary VIP Festival Pass and individual tickets. The event, marking its 20th anniversary, will be held in Ottawa/Gatineau from April 3–6, 2025! 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards Schedule Thursday, April 3 – Songs & Stories Concert at the Canadian Museum of History’s…
As we approach our Annual Meeting, this is a reminder that a new By-Law was adopted at the Special Meeting of Members on September 21, 2024. The updated By-Law has been posted as part of the meeting materials and can be accessed here. The previous (“legacy”) By-Law remains available here for reference only. Our website’s…
This is the first in a new series of member spotlights that describe more recently-joined members’ journeys into sailing. Strolling… Walking his dog Frankie around his Crystal Beach Lakeside Community neighbourhood, Geoff regularly strolled past the Nepean Sailing Club and enjoyed watching the boats on the river. He assumed that sailing was a sport for…
With sincere thanks to our dedicated Nominating Committee, we are pleased to present a full slate of Directors for your consideration at the upcoming Annual Meeting. You can find the Committee’s report here, along with personal backgrounds—and, in some cases, photos—of each nominee at this location. Five new faces have volunteered – Bob Dougall, Mike…
Despite some snow and a cool minus 14°C, new and experienced anglers, volunteers, and supporters came together for another successful Harbour Harvest (2025).
Photo credit: Dan Dubeau