This year the Fleet Committee is again offering a rich menu of training opportunities, to help both volunteers and racers participate in the largest sailboat race program in North America, right here on Lac Deschenes. Learn how to Run a Regatta, lay out Race Marks, get expert advice on Sail Trim, practice and improve Racing Skills on the Water, drive an NSC powerboat safely. more…
Category Archives: Courses
Last Keelboat Race Practices – Friday, June 3 @ 1730 hours
Have you ever wished for a slower, more controlled environment to try out racing? Join us for the second of three Friday night sessions May 20, 27, June 3. It’s a ball!
Open to all keelboats; non-competitive environment; briefing and on-water coaching; multiple relaxed practice starts; no race registration necessary. more…
Electronic Charts, Race Marks, and More Cool Stuff
Both racers and cruisers may wish to check out the updated Lac Dechênes Charts page, where you’ll now find new links to electronic chart options, the GPS coordinates of our race marks, and more. more…
Assistant Race Officer Course, June 8-9, offered On-line
Ontario Sailing is offering an on-line Assistant Race Officer course on Monday and Tuesday evenings, June 8 & 9, from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and the best part is that NSC will reimburse the course cost for any NSC members! more…
Ontario Sailing ARO/CRO Course, March 28-29, 2020 – Postponed
Want to know how to run a race? Then register for the Ontario Sailing ARO/CRO Race Officer Course on the March 28 and 29, 2020 weekend. Register at Ontario Sailing for this course. more…
Pre-Season Courses – Hone Your Sailing Skills – Suspended
In line with the 30 March COVID-19 provincial and municipal government direction, these series of courses are suspended. more…
Hone Your Sailing Skills
NSC has organized some courses during the 2020 sailing pre-season to get you into the sailing mindset early. BYC is also hosting some courses we’re sure you will want to attend. Beat the winter doldrums, hone your sailing skills, and be the first across the finish line. more…
Royal Yachting Association 1-Day Radar Course: Saturday, September 28 at BYC
A one day Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Radar course is being offered at BYC on Saturday, September 28, 1000-1700, and NSC members are welcome to register. more…