John Thompson, 1935-2023
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member John Thompson, skipper of Phantom. Details are available in this obituary.
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NSC’s new website the intersection of many services
A website is a lot like the start of a sailing race. There’s a sequence, all the boats are trying to align perfectly for the starting gun, there are rules about overlap and much coordination to avoid collisions. NSC’s website
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2023 Crew Bank is Now Open
The NSC Crew Bank is now open for those looking for crewing spots, and for skippers/owners looking for crew. Whether you’re new to town, new to the club, or just looking for something different, the Crew Bank is a great way to connect with like-minded sailors looking for someone with whom to sail.
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Race Registration & RC Volunteering Now Open
Race Registration is now open! Register now and sign up for RC Duty to get your choice of dates.
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Kids Easter Event – April 2, 2023 10 am – 12 pm
Nepean Sailing Club is bringing Easter fun. Bring all the kids for games, snacks, and so much more! Tickets go on sale Monday, March 13. Get you free tickets here.
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Winter Speaker Wed Mar 15 Eric Fleury: Electrical Systems Continued…
Having delivered a popular presentation on electrical to klick off our Winter series in January, Eric Fleury returns to present more on marine electrical systems and installation techniques.
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Navigating the Way to NSC – new website
Some of us were born into sailing, while others find their way onto a boat later in life. Websites have come to play an increasingly important role in introducing people to sailing. In developing NSC’s new website, the Public Relations Committee has been looking at the journeys people take into sailing.
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Seeking Scorer for Wednesday Nights
The Chief Scorer is seeking a volunteer to do scoring for Wednesday nights (dinghies) for the coming season. The time commitment is approximately 30 minutes each Wednesday evening after racing. Training is provided. Please contact Jennifer for more information or to express interest.
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Jack Verheyden, 1952-2023
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of founding NSC member, Jack Verheyden. Please take a moment to read the note from Peter. A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held on 20 May in NSC’s Harbourview Hall from 2-4pm. Members are welcome to attend.
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A new website on the horizon
In the fast moving digital world, few things stand the test of time like the NSC website. First registered in 1998, the site has gone through many redesigns over the years under the leadership of longtime volunteers Daniel Servranckx and Hugh Morrin.