The NSC Galley is closed until further notice. NSC is operating under the club’s COVID-19 protocol. more…
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Checking Boats in the Yard over the Winter
If you happen to go to the yard this winter to check on your boat and see other boats’ tarps have come loose, or any other situation that appears amiss, please try to identify the boat and make the staff aware (Julie: admin@nsc.ca or James: facilities@nsc.ca) so the owner(s) can be contacted.
The Galley is closed until further notice
It comes with deep regret to inform you that after a review of existing conditions effecting the Club’s Hospitality Services, the decision has been made by the NSC’s Board of Directors to suspend these services (effective November 19th 2020) for the remainder of the autumn and winter months. more…
NSC Annual Volunteer Award (NAVAA) Nominations – 2020
Nominations are now open for the 2020 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. As identified by their fellow members. more…
Report on Jacques Adam River Challenge
Wow! For its 10th anniversary, it was a fabulous summer for the Jacques Adam River Challenge. Good wind and good participation with pretty fast times! more…
AGM – December 9, 2020 @ 1900
The 2020 Annual General Meeting for the Nepean Sailing Club will be a virtual meeting this year. Please mark your calendar for Wednesday, December 9 at 1900. Meeting details and materials will be distributed with the formal notice by email.
Report on Turkey Trot – Monday, October 12
It was a cool and cloudy day on Thanksgiving, but there was a great wind out of the east at ~10-16 knots, and 43 boats participated in NSC’s annual Turkey Trot. Thanks to Doug Patterson and the W-dock RC posse, and to the kitchen staff for the wonderful turkey box lunches provided to all of the competitors. Congrats to the dinghy sailors who took the top five spots! Check out the results. more…
Report on 20 Mile Race – Sunday, September 27
It was an amazing day for the “20 Mile” Race, which was the final ILD event of the year. 23 boats enjoyed what was an unseasonably warm day, reaching 25°C, with blustery southerly winds of 10-20 knots. 20 Mile Race Results and Cumulative ILD Results now available. Original details here.
Report on Queen’s Park #3 – Sunday, September 20
The third and final Queen’s Park time trial ran Sunday, September 20. There was no wind at the originally scheduled start time of 1330, but shortly after 1400, the wind filled in, allowing for a good beat up to Queen’s Park in 5-7 knots from the NW, and a return back to P mark in somewhat lighter air. See the results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday. Original details here.
New NSC Social Director, welcome Caroline Schulz!
After an extended search for capable hands to take over the role of Social Director at NSC, we are happy to report that Caroline Schulz has volunteered. Caroline is outgoing and curious, comfortable finding connections among members. She’s looking forward to building-out a new program for NSC that reflects the wishes of our members, with events that promote and encourage active participation. Caroline is reachable at social@nsc.ca.
Report on Queen’s Park #2 – Sunday, August 30
It was a beautiful day for the Queen’s Park #2 time trial on Sunday, August 30, with winds out of the Northwest at about 14-18 knots. See the Results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday, August 31. For reference, see the original BYC Notice.
Report on Single-Handed Keelboat Race – Sunday, August 23
The single-handed keelboat race was held on Sunday, August 23, with very light winds from the northwest. The RC signaled a windward-leeward course, from D to the recently laid H mark, twice around, but shortened the course after one lap. Results are posted for the the Whippet Cup (corrected time) and the Ottobahn Trophy (elapsed time). more…
Olympic Circle Marks Complete
For the first time in many years, the Olympic Circle set of 8 race marks is now complete, with the addition of marks B, G and H, on August 18th. See the Lac Deschênes Charts page for all the details. more…