The Bushtukah Easter Seals Open Water Bring On The Bay Swim is set again this year for the morning of Saturday, July 16. Please note that for the safety of the swimmers, the harbour entrance will be closed from 0700-0830, except for boats that are involved with this event. The Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Unit will be stationed at the harbour entrance controlling traffic. more…
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NSC Invitational Club Championship July 23 – 24, 2022
Representatives of each of NSC’s 22 club sailing fleets compete using International 2.4 meter sailboats in short-course, stadium style racing right in front of the NSC breakwater July 23-24. Watch the racing and cheer your fleet representative from the grass just west of the lighthouse or from your boat anchored in close proximity of the race course! Details here.
Parking In the Yard and East Gate Repairs
Repairs to the East vehicle Gate are expected to happen in the first two weeks of July and, until then, the gate must be manually operated. Until repairs are complete, the gate is locked each evening at 21h00. Parts supply has been the major delay. Vehicles are permitted to use the Yard under the following conditions: more…
Volunteers still needed – Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Swim, July 16
After the past 2 years’ hiatus due to COVID, we are again planning a real, live Bring on the Bay Charity Swim for Saturday, July 16th. Nepean Sailing Club & Britannia Yacht Club are the swim hosts. We anticipate lots of swimmers plus the usual cast of almost 200 volunteers including two Ottawa Fire Rescue boats, 40+ kayaks, SUPs, canoes and 6 crash boats with 36 plus anchored boats/safety islands along the 3000m & 1500m routes across the Ottawa River & into BYC. more…
National Capital Cup – July 9-10
The Nepean Sailing Club is hosting the 2022 National Capital Cup with competitors from across Ontario and Quebec. It is Ottawa’s biggest regatta for sailors with physical disabilities and is a preparatory regatta for the national Mobility Cup in September. more…
Temporary Galley Closure
Please note that The Galley will be closed from 17:00-20:00 on Saturday, 18 June to accommodate the Nepean One Design dinner. During this time, drinks and seating will be available in the Members Lounge.
2022 Launch Deadline is June 17
If you have a slip at NSC, the target date to launch your boat is June 17, three weeks after Commercial Launch. Please make your best attempt to meet this date or let the Harbourmaster know your plans – thanks to those who already have.
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2022-10-08, HM: Added this update log. Removed year from post title.
NOD Regatta – Volunteers Needed
Join the race committee or help on-land at the Nepean One Design regatta June 18+19. Play a role in our top-quality racing event. Please contact the NOD chairs Ted Ceelen / Scott Murphy if you can assist.