NSC Sailing School alumnus Carlos Charabati, 17, has won gold at the 2024 ILCA 4 Youth World Championships in Portugal, ending June 30. Carlos Charabati’s gold medal is a first in Canadian sailing at the annual ILCA 4 Youth World Championships. His performance is Canada’s best-ever in the history of the competition. “It’s incredible! I…
BEHOLD! On Monday, July 8th at approximately 6 pm, a small group of “Angel” swimmers will be practicing from the east dinghy dock with handicapped swimmers east of the NSC harbour channel. Angel swimmers are volunteers who accompany other swimmers with challenges to complete the Bushtukuh Bring on the Bay Open Water Charity Swim to…
NSC is very fortunate to have a large collection of attractive trophies and we are now pleased to be able to present these in a new Virtual Trophy Gallery. View our trophies from every angle, learn the history of where they came from, and read who has won them over the years.
First Summer Series race is: Tuesday keelboats June 25, Wednesday fleets June 26, Thursday keelboats June 27. For keelboats, go to the other race course than Spring Series – see sections C1.2 and E1.3 of the Sailing Instructions.
Volunteers are needed to help NSC & BYC host the Bushtukah 2024 Bring on the Bay Charity Swim on Saturday, July 13th. We anticipate 800+ swimmers and plenty of spectators. Volunteers are needed to provide 40+ kayaks, SUPs, and canoes; run 3 NSC crash boats; provide 36+ anchored boats/safety islands (one every 100m along the…
Thank you everyone! A huge thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Nautical Garage Sale on June 8. It was held in the Harbourview Hall due to the weather with some 15 sellers from NSC and other clubs displaying their (used) wares. Buyers were so happy to “score” some real treasures. Tables were…
The NSC Pinhey’s Point sail race runs Sunday, June 16 starting at 1200 (noon). Enjoy an upriver race or cruise in company with family and friends and explore the mighty Ottawa with the first of the annual NSC upriver club races. This event also serves as a counter (2nd race) for the Interclub Long Distance…
For NSC members who volunteer at club activities. Saturday June 8 – Learn how to drive the NSC-owned powerboats safely (race committee boat and ribs). Saturday June 15 – Learn to support dinghies and catamarans on the water. Pre-registration required. Free. Details are on the Fleet Training page.
Nice winds and lots of practice. Keelboat Race Practice ended on Friday May 31 this year after attracting a good number of participants. While there was no wind for the first session, which evolved into an informal discussion on racing, the next two practices enjoyed ideal conditions with 8-12 knot winds, allowing 5 starts each…
Race officers for this summers regattas at NSC are looking for volunteers for both on-shore and on-water positions. If you are interested in participating please contact rcs-r-us@nsc.ca . The upcoming regattas are Nepean One Design, June 21-23, 2024, and Fanfare Sept. 7-8, 2024.