Welcoming Small Boat Racers
FANFARE Regatta News
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3 classes make fleet! Who will be next?
Optimists, ILCAs, and 505s have all made fleet! 🥳 Optimists lead the charge in registration with 7 boats, followed by ILCAs and 505s tied with 5 boats each. If you’re a catamaran, 420, Albacore, or Fireball sailor, what are you waiting for? Register for FANFARE today to guarantee your fleet’s spot in the race weekend!…
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FANFARE 2026 Registration Now Open!
The Notice of Race (NOR) has been posted and registration is now open for FANFARE 2026! ⛵ Join us for two days of glorious fall dinghy racing on September 12 & 13. FANFARE 2026 will also serve as the 505 Canadian Championships.
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FANFARE 2026
Plan to join us September 12-13 for FANFARE 2026!
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FANFARE 2025 – final report
This year’s FAntastic Nepean FAll REgatta was held on Sept 6 and 7; Fifty-two boats representing six fleets on two race courses. The Ottawa River delivered big wind both days. FANFARE 2025 had a strong showing from the Gatineau River Yacht Club, the Lac Deschenes Sailing Club and the Centre de Voile Grand Riviere (Aylmer)….
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Six fleets, 2 courses, 1 set of SIs
Six fleets are registered which will be racing on two separate courses. The Sailing Instructions have been posted. Please ensure every participants’ waiver has been signed. Looking forward to the competitor’s meeting at 0930 on Saturday, Sept 7.
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Four Fleets confirmed for FANFARE 2025 – will there be more?
Four Fleets have been confirmed for FANFARE 2025: Optimists, ILCAs, Open Cats, and Open Dinghies. Due to low registration we have combined the Fireballs and Albacores into an ‘Open Dinghy’ Fleet. Will there be a fifth or even a sixth Fleet? Fleet cut off is Aug 30 at 1800. Nepean Sailing Club is hosting a…
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Are you ready for FANFARE 2025?
Nepean Sailing Club’s annual regatta for small boats will be happening on Sept 6/7, 2025. The Notice of Race has been posted. Registration opens on Aug 1st. Fleet cutoff is Aug 30 @ 1800. Get ready for two days of dinghy/ cat racing in glorious September winds…
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FANFARE 2024 Wrap-Up: 505 Canadians and Strong Fall Winds
Check out the FANFARE 2024 report on the NSC main page.
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Guidance For New Sailors
We welcome those competing in their first ever regatta. To help you understand the event better: Saturday boats typically rig at 0900, attend the competitors meeting at 0930, leave the dock 1020. Sunday boats typically rig at 0845, leave the dock 0920. These times are approximate – each boat is individually responsible for getting to…
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FANFARE 2023 Wrap-Up : Light Winds and Full Sails
Check out the FANFARE 2023 report on the NSC main page.
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FANFARE 2022 Wrap-Up : 505 Canadians and Great 420 Turn-Out
The Fantastic Nepean Fall Regatta – FANFARE 2022 ran 10 + 11 September, with 71 people racing in 36 boats. This is our annual Fall event for small boats. The race committee fired off 5 to 7 races for each fleet, correctly reading and accounting for a 130 degree wind-shift in the middle of both…
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FANFARE 2021 Wrap-Up : Camaraderie And Big Breeze
Our small boat regatta FANFARE (FAntastic Nepean FAll REgatta) 2021 ran 11+12 September. We had a strong turnout of 38 boats. The breeze was on (seriously) and the water was still comfortably warm for small boat racing. Results are here.