Back by popular demand, and specially for racers: Matt “Princess” Davidge, and Doug “II” McGhan will return to reprise their “insane adventures” racing International 14 skiffs at the 2018 World Championships in San Francisco. “ …an excellent presentation with great video/sound/graphics. They recreated the feel of a world class sailing event and described the tough learning curve for coping with the infamous conditions on San Francisco Bay.”
Category Archives: Speaker
Speaker, Wed Jan 30 7.30pm: Expanding Horizons – Searle & Eedson families
Thinking of retiring to the shores of Lake Ontario? Come listen to Christine Winiarz Searle, Cyndie Eedson, David Searle & Ted Eedson who did just that. more…
Speaker Series : Wednesday, Jan 23 – CANCELLED
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…
Speaker Series: January 23 – Geoff Green & Sailing to Antarctica
We are excited to present a great slate of speakers for this year’s winter speaker series: 13 weeks of talks ranging from exotic voyages in far flung corners of the globe as well as other parts of Canada, to sailing history, high performance sailing in international regattas, practical tips on buying a boat, Coast Guard initiatives and participating in racing, cruising and inter-club events on our very own river. more…
Speaker Series, Wed Apr 4: Rules, The Sailor’s Perspective – Johan Koppernaes
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…
Speaker Wed March 28: Participating in Canada’s largest Race Program
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…
Speaker, Wed March 21: Sailing in a Flotilla to Grenada and the Grenadines
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…
Speaker, Wed March 14: 3 Years Cruising the Caribbean in a 36 Foot Cat
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…