It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member and former Social Director, Carolyn Gardner, on Saturday, February 16, after a courageous battle with cancer. She will very much be missed. The Canadian flag on NSC’s flagstaff is flying at half mast to honour Carolyn.
See Carolyn’s obituary in the Ottawa Citizen.
The BYC gates are expected to come out around May 24 (+/- a day). Thus, per the Sailing Instructions (see Part G, and the reference to this page), Interclub weeknight racing is expected to start May 28.
Having delivered a popular presentation on electrical to klick off our Winter series in January, Eric Fleury returns to present more on marine electrical systems and installation techniques.
Fleet is pleased to announce the inauguration this year of the Ice Breaker Series, which replaces the keelboat practice racing at the beginning of the season.
The survey told us it is the choice of topic that motivates you to come out on a winter night. Here is a summary of what you told us, and the lineup of speakers for the first four weeks of February.
On March 17 & 18 2018, the Nepean Sailing Club and Ontario Sailing will host the Sail Canada Level 1&2 Race Officer Course. Under the capable leadership of two top instructors (Ross Cameron and Bill Visser), you will learn the skills necessary to participate in the on-the-water management of regattas.
The Nepean Sailing Club is once again proud to be a host venue for the Doors Open Ottawa event happening Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, from 10am to 4pm each day. NSC is one of over 100 locations that will open its doors to the public and provide tours to interested residents.