2025 Membership Fees are now payable and due by Nov 1. Membership at the Nepean Sailing Club reflects our fiscal year, which runs from Nov. 1 to Oct. 31. By renewing in the fall, you support our Club in preparing financially and operationally for the upcoming season. And for those with boats, that includes mooring…
The online NSC Fee Schedule has been updated for the 2024-2025 membership year, which runs November 1 to October 31. You will find membership, initiation, administrative, mooring, and yard fees here. Each table breaks down the fee, the HST amount, and the total. The new fee schedule includes an 8% increase to the majority of fees and services for…
NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is one of the highlights of our sailing calendar — as always, it runs on Thanksgiving Monday. The format is unchanged from previous years, but the list of boats and their associated start times and handicaps have been updated. Check this list to make sure your boat is on…
What a glorious summer for sailing dinghies. This was out second year offering Dinghy Skills training. We ran from mid-June to mid-September. Thank you to all the volunteers. Bridging the gap There is a massive gap between completing beginner training such as CanSail-2 and finding a regular sailing opportunity, competently running your own boat or…
This year’s FAntastic Nepean FAll Regatta was held on Sept 7 and 8. A total of 32 boats, from three fleets participated: 505s, Albacores and Open Catamarans. The Ottawa river delivered big wind both days. It was a perfect environment for hosting the 2024 505 Canadian Championships – see the write-up on the 505 class…
On September 21, we are holding a Special Meeting of Members with the sole purpose of seeking yoursupport and approval of the updated governance documents before they can be submitted to theprovince by the deadline of mid-October. Our timeline is tight and important: without our submission tothe province, the Act will automatically supersede our existing…
The Ottawa C&C 27 fleet gathered on Monday, September 2nd, at 1300, for the first Fleet Builder and Mixer event at the Nepean Sailing Club. With an increasing number of C&C 27s participating in interclub events, the Fleet Builder and Mixer provided an opportunity for new and experienced sailors to come together for mentorship, skill-building,…
Are you ready to race your dinghy/ catamaran? Registration for Nepean Sailing Club’s FANtasic FAll REgatta is now open. Two days of racing are planned: Sept 7 + 8, 2024. Bring your friends and come participate in a fun and relaxed regatta. Register through Eventbrite here. Fleet cut-off is 1800 on Friday Aug 30. This year…
FANFARE (Fantastic Nepean Fall Regatta) is planned for 7-8 September. We intend to invite One Design dinghy classes + Open catamaran class, for 2 days of great sailing in good winds and warm water. See the FANFARE website for more information.