With Mike Thompson at 7.30pm: Mike will share his passion for all things NSC. NSC’s programs continue to grow and evolve and provide a space to kick back and relax, and an outlet to explore, learn and accomplish. “The facilities are the best bar none. NSC is a gem!” more…
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Winter Speaker Wed Mar 31, Musings on year one of Liveaboard Life: Ian Torrie
Ian will share the richness and challenges of his and Michelle’s transition from full-time jobs to being full time live-aboard nomads, while imparting a few observations and lessons learned along the way. As the backbone of the presentation, you’ll see the results of Michelle’s craft as a photographer, while Ian gives voice to their life transition. more…
Winter Speaker Wed Mar 24, 7.30pm: Concussions in Sailing
Dr Cathy Duchesne & Dominic Goodwill will speak about Concussions in Sailing: What they are and what to do about them. Boats have wet surfaces that bounce and tilt. Sailing boats have a boom that flies around. Docks and ramps can be slippery. Injuries happen in our sport. Ontario is rolling out Rowan’s Law, in response to concussion injuries in sports. more…
Winter Speaker – Wed Mar 17, 7.30pm: Bring on the Bay from Dream to Reality
Parke Davis, Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, Tony Wright and other key contributors and participants talk about the history of Eastern Canada’s largest swim event. How it grew from just 12 swimmers to over 800 and how dozens of volunteers make this a safe, well organized, can’t miss event for hundreds of swimmers each year. more…
Winter Speaker Wed Mar 10 7.30 pm Doris Parolin and Ron Schute, The Windward Islands
Titled: Leaving Winter Behind and Exploring the Windward Islands: Each Winter, except during pandemics, Advantage Boating heads down to the Caribbean with a group of enthusiastic sailors to escape winter by offering a variety of sailing vacations.
Grab yourself a beverage and join Ron & Doris for an informative and entertaining presentation about sailing from beach to beach through the Windward Islands. more…
Winter Speaker recordings available
All 12 of this year’s Winter Speaker events were held on Zoom. Edited versions have all now been posted on YouTube, with permission of the presenters (a big thanks to all of them!). more…
Winter Speaker Wednesday March 3 Dave Bradly: Go Fast, Don’t Die
A talk about sailboat foiling: the “new black” of sailing. The Americas Cup yachts do it, Little Moths piloted by rubber Cirque du Soleil athletes do it. But can YOU do it? more…
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 24, John Rae: Foils and Rudders
John Rae will talk about Foils and Rudders. Competition Composites, based in Arnprior, owns Phil’s Foils and has provided replacement and redesigned rudders to many. Yet this is just one aspect of their business. If fixing a rudder problem or improving your boat’s performance is something you are thinking about, then you won’t want to miss this. more…