Due to the winter storm, the presentation on Wednesday, January 23 has been cancelled. The Galley will also be closed. Standby for further updates. more…

As a grand finale to our Winter Speaker series for 2018, Johan Koppernaes will provide a practical take on the Racing Rules of Sailing.  This time from a sailor’s perspective on the race course. When does one rule apply and transition to another? Who really knows for sure? more…

With Dominic Goodwill & Panel. Did you know that NSC & Britannia jointly run the most races, with the most sailors, of any Canadian sailing club? No other club races 4 nights a week. We have regattas and a long-distance weekend series too! This talk will help you to participate. more…

Wednesday at 7.30pm. Presented by Advantage Boating’s Ron Schute, Doris Parolin and a panel of flotilla participants. In February 2018 over 40 sailors on half a dozen boats sailed from Grenada’s St. George Harbour to explore the exotic Grenadine Islands, located between St. Vincent in the North and Grenada in the South. more…

NSC members Henry & Catherine Gilbert sailed their Fontaine Pajot cat for 3 years in the Caribbean, and returned to Ottawa last year. They will share their experiences and lessons learned. The presentation starts at 7.30 pm more…

Craig sailed at NSC for years and created stunning drone photography and video of sailing on the the Ottawa River. He returns for this presentation, stating at 7.30pm: expect great photos and drone footage! more…

This coming Wednesday at 7.30 pm Peter is back for the 3rd year with another highly entertaining presentation on sailing history. Peter will bring to life the amazing voyages on the then state of the art & skillfully constructed and rigged open wooden boats, through dangerous northern seas to Canadian shores. more…

Our next winter speaker might is on February 21, when Parke Davis and Henry Gilbert offer practical guidance on adding eco-friendly charging capability to your boat.   more…