Dave relates an interesting journey of learning to solo sail, fundraise and how to perform a solo rescue of a sailor. more…
Category Archives: Speaker
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 16 – Sail Maintenance and Repair with Vicky Hogan-Gow
Good care and maintenance are the keys to get the maximum life from your sails. Vicky will describe the most common sail and canvas repairs she encounters, and explain how to keep your sails in top notch condition. more…
Winter Speaker Series archive 2022
We are well under way with our fascinating Winter Speaker Series. Be sure to register for the next one, but if you missed one, we are publishing the full set online here. Check them out.
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 9: Sailing Uphill with Paul Pearl
The winter speaker series continues online on Zoom: Sailing Uphill?! If you are intrigued by this week’s title, please read on… more…
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 2 “One Design Delights and Racing Invites”
Nepean Sailing Club and Britannia Yacht Club together offer the most sailboat races of anywhere in North America. This presentation is an “Information Fair” about NSC’s One Design Fleets and what it takes to make our racing program happen. more…
Winter Speaker, Wed Jan 26: Flotillas in Croatia and Turkey with Tony Wright
Almost 80 members and guests heard a great presentation by Michael Washer on Jan 19, and we raised over $400 for the Legacy Fund. Next week Tony Wright will talk about his family’s experience flotilla sailing in the Mediterranean, with photos from their trips along the Croatian and Turkish coasts. more…
Winter Speaker Wed Jan 19 Cdr. (Ret.) Michael Washer: “Life under the Sea”
Our Winter Speaker Series starts on January 19, with a different perspective on ocean sailing. As yacht owners, crew or passengers it’s easy to gain an appreciation of life on the water. But what about living and working underwater? more…
Speaker Wed April 14 7.30 pm David Neasmith – Getting into the Water
This week’s presentation is all about the NSC harbour and yard. Our Rear Commodore and Harbourmaster, David will cover all about how to get your boat in the water in the Spring and out in the Fall, as well as everything in between. more…