NSC is very fortunate to have a large collection of attractive trophies and we are now pleased to be able to present these in a new Virtual Trophy Gallery. View our trophies from every angle, learn the history of where they came from, and read who has won them over the years. more…
NSC Receives 2020 True Sport Community Grant
We are thrilled to announce that Nepean Sailing Club has received a grant for $1500 from the Ottawa Sport Council Foundation, for our ABLE Sail program, to further develop inclusive programming in Ottawa while embracing the True Sport Principles. This is to assist in COVID-19 recovery effort. more…
2020 NSC Volunteer Of The Year: Rene Lessard
At the 2020 AGM on December 16th, the NSC Volunteer of the Year (NAVAA Trophy) was announced and virtually awarded to Rene Lessard. Rene was selected by his fellow members and volunteers for his exceptional contributions as part of the Harbour and Yard team during 2020. more…
2021 Board Of Directors
See who’s who on the Fiscal Year 2021 Board of Directors appointed at the 16 December 2020 virtual AGM.
The Sesiya Project
At the AGM, Michele Cimon, Sail Training and Able Sail Director, announced “The Sesiya Project”. Through a generous donation from Bill James of Guelph, this fall NSC acquired a 1976 C&C 27-3 for use in our Sail Training and Able Sail Programs. See the AGM slides, or visit nsc.ca/Sesiya/ for more info.
NSC, 1979-1994 – The First Fifteen Years
In 1995, Mo Laidlaw authored and published a 96 page book titled “Nepean Sailing Club, 1979 to 1994, The First Fifteen Years”, as shown below. more…
2020 Annual Report
This year’s annual report is ready! more…
AGM, December 16 @ 1900
The 2020 AGM was held over Zoom on December 16, with 106 participants, without any major technical issues. Below is the original notice, along with the links to the AGM docs. more…
The Galley is closed until further notice
It comes with deep regret to inform you that after a review of existing conditions effecting the Club’s Hospitality Services, the decision has been made by the NSC’s Board of Directors to suspend these services (effective November 19th 2020) for the remainder of the autumn and winter months. more…
Report on Jacques Adam River Challenge
Wow! For its 10th anniversary, it was a fabulous summer for the Jacques Adam River Challenge. Good wind and good participation with pretty fast times! more…
Report on Turkey Trot – Monday, October 12
It was a cool and cloudy day on Thanksgiving, but there was a great wind out of the east at ~10-16 knots, and 43 boats participated in NSC’s annual Turkey Trot. Thanks to Doug Patterson and the W-dock RC posse, and to the kitchen staff for the wonderful turkey box lunches provided to all of the competitors. Congrats to the dinghy sailors who took the top five spots! Check out the results. more…
Report on 20 Mile Race – Sunday, September 27
It was an amazing day for the “20 Mile” Race, which was the final ILD event of the year. 23 boats enjoyed what was an unseasonably warm day, reaching 25°C, with blustery southerly winds of 10-20 knots. 20 Mile Race Results and Cumulative ILD Results now available. Original details here.
Report on Queen’s Park #3 – Sunday, September 20
The third and final Queen’s Park time trial ran Sunday, September 20. There was no wind at the originally scheduled start time of 1330, but shortly after 1400, the wind filled in, allowing for a good beat up to Queen’s Park in 5-7 knots from the NW, and a return back to P mark in somewhat lighter air. See the results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday. Original details here.