This year was the 28th NOD regatta, held on June 26-28. Eight separate one-design classes took part, ranging from 6 to 18 boat, with 10 boats travelling from Toronto, Montreal and the USA. On Friday racing started for the 7 boats in the J/24 class, but in the light winds only one race could be completed. That evening, a Welcome Reception was held in Harbourview Hall, featuring brief speeches by our Commodore, Ross Laver and BYC’s Commodore, Aaron Middleton and a live band.
Nepean One Design (NOD) is happening this weekend (26-28 June)! To support the regatta and visiting boats, there are a few things we would like to bring to your attention: F-Dock: Please keep F-Dock clear all weekend for visiting boats. Empty Slips: If your slip will be empty this weekend, please drop me a line now so we can…
Able Sail (Adaptive Sailing) at the NSC is seeking volunteer companion sailors for our 2026 program. Through adaptive sailing, people with physical disabilities can experience the challenge, independence, and enjoyment of learning to sail in a supportive and inclusive environment. As a volunteer companion sailor, you’ll help participants develop sailing skills, build confidence, and enjoy…
The NSC Fleet Captain is excited to announce that the Dinghy Coop Program officially launched on June 14 for the 2026 season! The Dinghy Coop Program is a volunteer-run initiative that allows NSC members to reserve a dinghy boat. This is an excellent opportunity for sailors who don’t own their own boat to get out on the water.
It was a weekend of high adrenaline, legendary socials, relentless breeze, and ultimate tests of seamanship at the Nepean Sailing Club (NSC) for the annual Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix Regatta. The Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix has long been one of Canada’s premier high-performance dinghy events, and this year’s edition delivered a…
The inaugural Fleet Open House at Nepean Sailing Club, held on Sunday, June 7, was a great success, bringing together current members, prospective sailors, and sailing enthusiasts for an afternoon of learning, networking, and community building.
THE BYC GATES ARE COMING OUT FRIDAY MAY 29, SO PER OUR SIs, WHICH REFERENCE https://nsc.ca/an/racing/byc-nsc/spring-series-start/, THE BYC PINHEY’S POINT RACE IS CANCELLED AND AN ICE BREAKER RACE WILL BE RUN FOR THE WOMEN ON MONDAY JUNE 1.
Sign up for Social Day Cruising – Registration is now open. Social Day Cruising matches people with all levels of experience who want to go for a cruise with skippers who would like to share their love of sailing with them. Its a wonderful way of introducing people to sailing and growing our community.
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in the September, 2012, issue of The Telltale. Every year, a significant percentage of protests are deemed invalid, and the protest hearing is over before it’s really even begun. That’s a shame, because the protest may have been quite legitimate; the protestee may have blatantly broken a rule,…
