Greg Johnson is a local engineer and enthusiastic catamaran sailor who has won ‘dumper of the year’ multiple times. As part of the ‘RBR flight school’, he has two foiling F18 catamarans that are hosted at NSC along with body armour for all who’d like to learn. more…
NSC’s COVID-19 Posture & Policies
On 16 February 2021, the Ottawa region moved to the “Orange-Restrict” zone, in line with the Provincial COVID-19 framework. Members can now access the yard to check on their boats using the West gate. The Bar and Galley remain closed. more…
Winter Yard Access; Checking on Boats (Updated 16 Feb)
As of 16 February 2021, members can now access the NSC’s yard if they wish to check on their boats. Access will only be possible through the West gate and members are reminded that all COVID protocols remain in effect. Please ensure that the gate closes completely behind you when you enter or leave the Club premises. more…
2021 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. more…
History Buffs – Check out our new History Page
Announcing NSC’s new Virtual Trophy Gallery
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. more…
NSC Receives 2020 True Sport Community Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Nepean Sailing Club has received a grant for $1500 from the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation, for our ABLE Sail program, to further develop inclusive programming in Ottawa while embracing the True Sport Principles. This is to assist in COVID-19 recovery effort. more…
2020 NSC Volunteer Of The Year – Rene Lessard
At the 2020 AGM on December 16th, the NSC Volunteer of the Year (NAVAA Trophy) was announced and virtually awarded to Rene Lessard. Rene was selected by his fellow members and volunteers for his exceptional contributions as part of the Harbour and Yard team during 2020. more…
2021 Board Of Directors
See who’s who on the Fiscal Year 2021 Board of Directors appointed at the 16 December 2020 virtual AGM.
The Sesiya Project
At the AGM, Michele Cimon, Sail Training and Able Sail Director, announced “The Sesiya Project”. Through a generous donation from Bill James of Guelph, this fall NSC acquired a 1976 C&C 27-3 for use in our Sail Training and Able Sail Programs. See the AGM slides, or visit nsc.ca/Sesiya/ for more info.
NSC, 1979-1994 – The First Fifteen Years
In 1995, Mo Laidlaw authored and published a 96 page book titled “Nepean Sailing Club, 1979 to 1994, The First Fifteen Years”, as shown below. more…
2020 Annual Report
This year’s annual report is ready! more…
AGM, December 16 @ 1900
The 2020 AGM was held over Zoom on December 16, with 106 participants, without any major technical issues. Below is the original notice, along with the links to the AGM docs. more…