Dinghy and catamaran Wednesday night racing starts July 29. Everyone on the boat must be in the same social circle. Perfect event for any type of catamaran or dinghy. The small-boat fleets are very happy to help new boats learn to race – get in touch. more…
Nepean Sailing Club – COVID-19
NSC, including The Galley & Bar, is operating under the club’s COVID-19 protocol. Members must read and acknowledge the NSC Code of Conduct before accessing the club. Able Sail users and volunteers must also read and acknowledge the Code of Conduct Amendment for NSC Able Sail. more…
Electronic Charts, Race Marks, and More Cool Stuff
Both racers and cruisers may wish to check out the updated Lac Dechênes Charts page, where you’ll now find new links to electronic chart options, the GPS coordinates of our race marks, and more. more…
Report on Pinhey’s Point Events – June 28 & July 12
NSC hosted its first two sailing events of 2020 on June 28 and July 12, sailing up to Pinhey’s Point and back, using a new “time trial” format, where boats started within a defined window. Both events proved popular, with 9 boats participating in the first, and 18 in the second. more…
Report on Queen’s Park #1 – Sunday, July 19
BYC hosted the first Queen’s Park event in a “time trial” format, on Sunday, July 19, with a blustery wind out of the Southwest. See the results. For reference, these were the instructions. Start & finish times were due by midnight, July 20.
Keelboat Thursday Evening Time Trials
The first Thursday evening “time trial” ran July 16, in a blustery warm breeze out of the south at 8-15 knots. In these time trials, boats start within a 1-hour start window, sailing against the clock, and results are scored using time-on-time handicaps, similar to how our regular races are scored. These time trials will continue Thursday evenings until August 20. more…
Changes to NFS (JAM) Handicaps
For those who have checked the PHRF-LO website, or the List of Registered Keelboats, they may have noticed that their PHRF Lake Ontario Non-Flying Sail handicap (known as “JAM” in Ottawa) has changed. That’s because the NFS handicaps for virtually all boats changed this year; in most cases the handicaps dropped by 9 or 12 seconds/mile. more…
BYC’s RUST Series – Wednesday Afternoons
NSC members are invited to participate in the BYC-host RUST Series every Wednesday afternoon; warning is at 1415. RUST is short for “Retired & Unemployed/Under-Employed Sailors Trophy”. More information at byc.ca/sail/rust, or email Tony Latus.
Outboard Motors; Re-fueling; Service Dock Usage
It is wonderful to see our harbour filling up with boats! As you enjoy your boats, a few quick reminders: Outboard motors do need to be left in the down position while in the harbour (hazard to other boats); please do not fuel your motors at your slip; and, service docks use is for limited periods only – please refer to the placards posted at those docks.
Racers, Register now for Racing
While racing is still on hold pending approval from the provincial government, plans are underway, and we fully expect to have some racing program in 2020. But to be eligible, racers must first register; NSC members should use the NSC on-line Race Registration portal. more…
Let’s Get Our Boats on the Water!
Members, we are fortunate to have a good season ahead to enjoy our boats. With the warmer weather, upriver outings and sunset sails await! The yard access plan is working well and members are encouraged to come to the club to prepare and launch their boats. If you need a Service Provider to get you on the water, you can contact either Jay Morden (613-282-6559) marinetransportsolutions@gmail.com or Doug Patterson (613-293-5713) dpatt@magma.ca.
Presentation: Reservoir Management & the Ottawa River
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board posted a YouTube video, recorded April 2, 2020, titled “Lac Deschênes and the Ottawa River Basin”. The presentation provides excellent insight in understanding the situation we face each spring, and the efforts to control and mitigate flooding; more…
2020 Mooring Allocations
The 2020 wet and trailer launched mooring allocations are now finalized and have been published on the NSC private area Mooring Allocations page. You’ll need to log in with your membership name and number (as shown on your member’s card) to log into the members private area; for assistance, please read the instructions. Contact the harbourmaster if you have any questions.