We’re looking ahead to a different type of launch… Only some 10 weeks until boats start launching. And we’ll be launching our new website late winter – early spring too! After many months of consultation, creative thinking and development work, we’re moving ahead with lots of good things! Stay tuned!
Culrose McLaughlin was a trailblazer for mariners of colour in the U.S. and Canada, his career ascent having preceded Jackie Robinson, Willie O’Ree, and Civil Rights. He first came to Canada in 1921. #blackhistorymonth #blackyachtinghistory Courtesy Ashley Newall, author.
Public Relations is looking for more volunteers to “deepen our bench” for club audio visual broadcast capacity. We need alternate audio and camera operators, and switchers to join our well organized team. Training provided but experience an asset.
Read about the weeklong campaign now wrapping up of NSC’s partner the Ottawa Riverkeeper to increase awareness of the harm of salt on the environment.
One of the best kept secrets of winter for sailors and boaters, the NSC Winter Speaker Series scheduled over 12 Wednesday evenings from January to April keeps the sailing community together, to inform, entertain and inspire. See our page here.
NSC’s Social Day-cruising program underwent a post-pandemic reboot this season. Cruising sailors were finally able to gather again to enjoy time on the water, good company and the wonder of wind propulsion.
From long time NSC members — PLEASE READ & SHARE — My name is Greg Dargavel. My wife, Pam Hopkins-Dargavel, is a former nurse who is in liver failure because she contracted hepatitis C through an accidental patient needle stick at a local hospital. I can’t find the words to describe how hard it is…
Once again, one of our own, David Morralee, is spearheading a long distance charity solo sail of a fleet of boats August 16-21, attempting to cover 300km on the Ottawa River in 6 days. The charity is Campfire Circle that hosts camp for kids affected by cancer and their families.
We are very pleased and proud to tell you about one of our own ; Kyber Lovshin, who you can see below learning how to fly on the Waszp in Kingston. His whole family have been life long members at NSC and clubs in the area. A very busy racer and wind athlete – congratulations…
Yes, we are fully open, you are welcome to wear a mask or not, please check the website for any timing restrictions, bar & galley too. YAY – let the fun begin for everyone.