On Saturday morning, July 15th, the ideal weather and warm water were perfect for an open water swim event. With over 35 boats lined up along the course providing safety “islands” to all the swimmers, more…
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Purple Martin banding numbers up in 2023
On July 8 and 15 over 100 visitors attended the banding of NSC’s purple martins, Peter Huszcz, NSC’s “Purple Martin Man”, reported. He informed the Telltale that 261 nestlings were banded, up 30 from 2022. more…
NSC Welcomes over 200 visitors at Open Doors Ottawa 2023
On June 3 NSC participated in Doors Open Ottawa and welcomed over 200 visitors on one of the nicest days of the spring. They were given tours in English, French and Spanish through the clubhouse, and down the walkway along the yard more…
Nautical Garage Sale 2023 was a success!
This year’s Nautical Garage Sale may not have been as big as in years past but was a great success. There were approximately 10 vendors with their own tables, more…
NSC’s Purple Martin Banding
Did you know that NSC not only houses some 700 boats, but almost as many purple martins and that their “condos” were built by one of our very own? Find out more on our web page about NSC’s purple martins. During the bird banding sessions on July 8 & 15, we expect hundreds of baby purple martins will be banded.
Update log:
2023-05-30, HM: Updated for 2023 dates.
2023-06-26, HM: Unexpired. Added this update log.
2023-05-30, HM: Updated for 2023 dates.
2023-06-26, HM: Unexpired. Added this update log.
Volunteers Needed – Bushtukah Bring On The Bay Swim, July 15
NSC & BYC will host the 2023 Bring on the Bay Charity Swim on Saturday, July 15th @8am. We need your help! We anticipate 600+ swimmers plus lots of volunteers and spectators including two Ottawa Fire Rescue boats, 40+ kayaks, SUPs, canoes and 6 crash boats with 36 plus anchored boats/safety islands, one every 100m, along the 3000m and 1500m routes across the Ottawa River and into BYC. more…
SOLO Sail 2023 for Campfire Circle – August 11-13
Did you know a bunch of local sailors have been raising funds for several years now for camp for kids with cancer? Why not become a Solo Sailor and join in the fun and skill building to help raise funds and awareness for Campfire Circle? Never solo sailed before? We can help you! more…
Reminder: The Nepean One Design Regatta is this coming weekend – June 17-18
Here are some urgent last minute NOD Notes:
NOD is a CLEAN regatta. Please limit the amount of plastic and other waste.
Boat registration closes 15 June at 1800.
EVENT table will be open for t-shirt sales, and we will be accepting your crew waivers. more…