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Sailpast 2021 Reports
What an amazing turn-out for the Commodore’s Sailpast on Saturday, July 31! Read Social Director Caroline Schulz’ full report, and guest of honour, Bill James’ message.
Dinghy Rental Qualifier – August 7
Dinghy & SUP Rentals are now open for those who attended a Qualifier session in 2020 – more info here. Participation at a Qualifier session is required before renting a dinghy (but not a SUP); the next Qualifier sessions is August 7. Book here.
JAM and Other Race Results Posted
Race results for JAM and all other racing this past week have been posted – see the Race Results page. If you continue to see a page “Results Not Yet Available”, you need to clear your cache, or open the results in a private browser window.
ABLE Sail for Kids/Youth – “GIVE IT A GO” Sessions, July 26-30
In advance of our already scheduled ABLE Sail Camps for Kids/Youth in August, we are offering complimentary “Give it a Go” orientation opportunities. These sessions are meant to enable both children and their families the opportunity to SEE our facility, to MEET our instructors and staff, to GET IN boats, and to get a feel…
SI Amendment #1 – JAM Fleet Splits
SI Amendment #1 has been posted on the Sailing Instructions page. Of note, the JAM fleet splits have been modified to: JAM A: 0-211; JAM B: 212-232; JAM C: 233+.
Youth Keelboat Camp – August 16-20
Registration is now open for NSC’s new “Start Keelboat Sailing” week-long day camp for youth for ages 13+. No previous sailing experience required. Aboard NSC’s C&C 27, Sesiya, a small group of youth will learn the basics of sailing and focus on the initial development of practical skills while participating in operation of a keelboat.
A New PHRF Handicap Comparison Tool
Want to know how close behind, or far ahead, of your competition you need to be to beat them on corrected time? Then check out NSC’s new PHRF Handicap Comparison tool.
No Vacancy at Nepean Sailing Club’s purple martin condos
Check out this Ottawa Citizen story about NSC member Peter Huszcz’s purple martin ‘condos’, located on NSC’s west lawn.
2021 Sailing Instructions Now Available
The 2021 Sailing Instructions are now available. As always, there are some noteworthy changes that have been introduced, so be sure to review these before you head out to the race course. However, do NOT read these Sailing Instructions if …
Racing Starts July 6
Step 2 regulations allow us to resume our normal racing program, so racing starts July 6 following our 2019 race format.