Winter Speaker Wed Feb 23 Dave Morralee: Alone Together
Dave relates an interesting journey of learning to solo sail, fundraise and how to perform a solo rescue of a sailor.
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 16 – Sail Maintenance and Repair with Vicky Hogan-Gow
Good care and maintenance are the keys to get the maximum life from your sails. Vicky will describe the most common sail and canvas repairs she encounters, and explain how to keep your sails in top notch condition.
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 9: Sailing Uphill with Paul Pearl
The winter speaker series continues online on Zoom: Sailing Uphill?! If you are intrigued by this week’s title, please read on…
Winter Speaker Wed Feb 2 “One Design Delights and Racing Invites”
Nepean Sailing Club and Britannia Yacht Club together offer the most sailboat races of anywhere in North America. This presentation is an “Information Fair” about NSC’s One Design Fleets and what it takes to make our racing program happen.
Winter Speaker, Wed Jan 26: Flotillas in Croatia and Turkey with Tony Wright
Almost 80 members and guests heard a great presentation by Michael Washer on Jan 19, and we raised over $400 for the Legacy Fund. Next week Tony Wright will talk about his family’s experience flotilla sailing in the Mediterranean, with photos from their trips along the Croatian and Turkish coasts.
Winter Speaker Wed Jan 19 Cdr. (Ret.) Michael Washer: “Life under the Sea”
Our Winter Speaker Series starts on January 19, with a different perspective on ocean sailing. As yacht owners, crew or passengers it’s easy to gain an appreciation of life on the water. But what about living and working underwater?
Speaker Wed April 14 7.30 pm David Neasmith – Getting into the Water
This week’s presentation is all about the NSC harbour and yard. Our Rear Commodore and Harbourmaster, David will cover all about how to get your boat in the water in the Spring and out in the Fall, as well as everything in between.
Winter Speaker Wed April 7: Boat, Explore, Belong – Now more than ever at NSC
With Mike Thompson at 7.30pm: Mike will share his passion for all things NSC. NSC’s programs continue to grow and evolve and provide a space to kick back and relax, and an outlet to explore, learn and accomplish. “The facilities are the best bar none. NSC is a gem!”
Winter Speaker Wed Mar 31, Musings on year one of Liveaboard Life: Ian Torrie
Ian will share the richness and challenges of his and Michelle’s transition from full-time jobs to being full time live-aboard nomads, while imparting a few observations and lessons learned along the way. As the backbone of the presentation, you’ll see the results of Michelle’s craft as a photographer, while Ian gives voice to their life…
Winter Speaker Wed Mar 24, 7.30pm: Concussions in Sailing
Dr Cathy Duchesne & Dominic Goodwill will speak about Concussions in Sailing: What they are and what to do about them. Boats have wet surfaces that bounce and tilt. Sailing boats have a boom that flies around. Docks and ramps can be slippery. Injuries happen in our sport. Ontario is rolling out Rowan’s Law, in…