The History of Rigging – Peter’s slide-show describes the development & evolution of sailing ship types and rigging from earliest records to the present day. more…

Cruising the BVI’s Permanently – Here’s Rod’s story: “I stepped on a sailboat for the first time in my life at 60. Totally hooked. Two weeks later we owned a Venture Newport 23. Three years later we bought a 1988 Bayfield 32 and down to the BVI’s we went”. more…

Is your aging saildrive-equipped engine becoming a concern? Replacing one can run into significant expense. But how about replacing it with an electric motor for under $1000? more…

Engine rebuild or replacement?  Fraser will discuss various options and the pros and cons of replacement or rebuild, as well as provide tips and information to help guide fellow sailors as they try to deal with engine issues. more…

Sailing from Toronto to Thunder Bay – With stunning imagery Alexei will show you how he and his wife Elena sailed from Toronto via Lake Erie and the Manitoulin Basin of Lake Huron, and  the North shore of Lake Superior to Thunder Bay. more…

Years on Tall Ships: Elisabeth Sarazin-Laan grew up sailing at NSC and has since sailed as crew on 10 different tall ships.  Last year, she went to sea for 10 months, sailing as a teacher with Class Afloat, more…

Sailing Bum in Australia. Thinking of an affordable winter escape to Australia, and sailing while you are there? John will explain how he spends part of each winter there… more…

Damian Foxall is an Irish sailor originally from County Kerry and has participated in many long distance ocean races, including five Volvo Ocean Races. more…