Safety First
The accident in a Gatineau marina on July 12 is a reminder for us all to put “Safety First”.
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Crewing Memberships
A reminder to all skippers and NSC members: Please ensure that your regular crew (racing or cruising) are paid-up members of Nepean Sailing Club.
Potential hazard to navigation
There is the possibility of a partially submerged object between NSC and BYC.
NSC World Class Sailors
Two NSC sailors, Christine Lavallee and Aaron Wong-Sing, were listed among the 2015 world sailor rankings by the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) and are ranked in the top 50 in the 2.4mR disabled sailing class.
2015 Legacy Fund Awards
NSC is pleased to announce that the 2015 recipients of the Legacy Awards have been determined and the funds have been awarded!
Able Sail Program Promotion – On the Move in Ottawa
In an effort to increase the awareness of our Able Sail program, our Martin Sailboat #16 was on the move throughout the city with an entourage of volunteers and admirers.
Safety Notice from Quyon: Cable Ferry On Ottawa River
Please be advised that the Quyon cable ferry has started operation. The ferry uses a submerged cable connecting the old ferry terminals at Quyon (Quebec) and Mohr’s Landing (Ontario).
NSC Introduces “the Crew Table”
Fleet is pleased to introduce the “Crew Table” as a meeting place for skippers and crew on race nights. Building on an informal but poorly advertised practice that has existed for years, the Crew Table is intended to facilitate connecting those interested in racing, with those needing crew on any given night.
Goose Eviction Notice
With the help of 12 volunteers, the installation of NSC’s “Goose Guard Mk 4’s” was completed this morning. For all you Geese out there, this is it, your final eviction notice to leave our Dinghy Docks (we hope!).
Fleet Quarterly Report – Spring Q2 2015
The annual NSC rites of spring have now passed, with a great THRASH by Social, Launch, and weekly Interclub Racing has begun (Yeah!) as I’m finally pulling together this quarterly report. Your 2015 Fleet Committee volunteers have been busy putting the final pieces in place for the start of a fantastic Sailing season.