Members are adivised to check their boats following the violent thunderstorms on Friday, Sept. 5th.
In particuar, the dry sail area was hit by what appears to be microbursts which displaced or upturned many dinghies and cats, causing damages like punctures and cracks as well as tearing out tarps and shifting boats off their trailer. Some keelboats also had their tarp torn or shifted out of position.
At this time, we have no report of damages to boats in wet-moorings.
PHRF-LO, the keelboat racing handicapping authority, has changed the requirements regarding main sail measurements. Effective this year, boats which have not measured their mainsails will have an additional 3 seconds per mile applied to their handicaps.
The past 35 years have seen NSC grow and change by leaps and bounds. On Sailpast week-end – June 13th, 14th and 15th – we invite you to come join us to celebrate NSC’s past, present and future as a premiere sailing and boating club in Eastern Ontario.
The Bushtukah Easter Seals Open Water Bring On The Bay Swim is set again this year for the morning of Saturday, July 16. Please note that for the safety of the swimmers, the harbour entrance will be closed from 0700-0830, except for boats that are involved with this event. The Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Unit…
From Britannia-Rideau Power & Sail Squadron – In the past 20 years the world of marine navigation has undergone profound technological change.
Volunteer at the 10th Anniversary Bushtukah Bring on the Bay Swim in support of Easter Seals Ontario, an organization that helps kids with disabilities to succeed. On Saturday, July 16th, be a part of the 3 km open-water swim, the largest in Eastern Canada, without even getting wet!
Join us for the Spring General Meeting (SGM) of the Nepean Sailing Club on Thursday April 19th, 2012. [Click the hyperlink above, then login to the Members’ Section to see more details.]