As the Fall Series wraps up, sailors from Nepean Sailing Club and Britannia Yacht Club are invited to come together for an informal end-of-season celebration on Thursday, September 25, right after racing. This gathering carries a long-standing tradition between NSC and BYC. In earlier years, socials were held after each racing series, but more recently…
By John Brooks I enjoyed the annual Mobility Cup 2025 held this year in Pointe-Claire (Que) in August so much that, before it ended, I was already looking forward to the one next year, which will be in Vancouver. It was very moving to see more than 15 boats sitting in the harbour awaiting 30…
Nominations are now open for the 2025 NSC Annual Volunteer Achievement Award (NAVAA). This award is for the NSC member who has demonstratively made an exceptional volunteer contribution to the aims, objectives and betterment of the club in the past year. The deadline for nominations is October 31st. Read all about the NAVAA, or skip…
Whether racing or cruising, keelboats are expected to be equipped with appropriate lights if on the water after sunset; these are required both by the Collision Regulations (ColRegs), and our Sailing Instructions (SIs). There is nothing in our Interclub SIs that precludes keelboat races from being run after sunset, and sailors should be prepared for…
We’ve had a great response so far—thank you to everyone who’s already shared their thoughts and experiences! Your feedback is invaluable and greatly appreciated. If you haven’t had a chance to complete the survey yet, there’s still time. A reminder email went out today, and the survey window will close on September 2. Don’t miss…
Purple Martins returned to the NSC colony on their usual schedule, April 17, 2025. This season we recorded only 15 nesting pairs, producing 61 nestlings, all of which were banded. Unfortunately, this marks the lowest number on record for our site. One unusual highlight was the discovery of a leucistic Purple Martin nestling, a rare…
Event Overview On August 16, 2025, an enthusiastic group of sailors gathered on the NSC deck for an exhilarating day of racing in the inner harbour. The event brought together big personalities (people) and small boats (O’pen Bics) promising an unforgettable experience for all involved. The Final Showdown The last leg of the race featured…
Pig Roast Menu Date: 6 SeptemberTime: 6:30pm Ticket Cost: $20+tx Menu:Slow-roasted whole hogFresh corn on the cobPotato saladCole slawBuns and butterAssorted squares Tickets will go on sale Friday, 22 August. For regular menus please see the Bar and Galley pages.
My favourite event of the summer just got better! I’ve been taking part in Midnight Madness ever since I had a boat at NSC, but this year the organizers added something new — a Parade of Lights before the race. It was a huge success and a lot of fun. Many boats got very creative:…
In the coming days, you’ll receive an invitation to a special NSC member survey via email. This isn’t just another questionnaire—it’s about your journey: what brought you to boating, and what brought you through NSC’s doors. You’ll also have the chance to share your thoughts on the Club today. It takes less than 10 minutes,…