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…
Author Archives: H. Morrin
Stan Seymour, 1930-2021
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of founding NSC member Stan Seymour. Stan served on the Board of Directors in the infancy of the Club and helped guide it in the early years. The sailing community became an integral part of his and his family’s lives. more…
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…
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…
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…
Barry Glen Martin, 1966-2020
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member Barry Martin, a regular crew member on C&C 27 “Velero”. See this obituary. Family and friends are invited to attend virtually a funeral that will be live streamed at 1100 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Early end to Jacques Adam River Challenge
The Jacques Adam River Challenge (JARC) is ending early this year. All attempt submissions must be submitted by 2100 on Sunday, October 18, to be eligible for the 2020 ranking. The JARC has enjoyed tremendous popularity this year, with as many attempts in 2020 as in the previous 4 years put together!