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The most ridiculous activity in NSC’s year: the 2022 Harbourmaster’s Race, Saturday 13 August. Big people in little youth boats sailing in the harbour. Open to any members, guests, staff at least 18 years old, including Advantage Boating sailors. We provide the boats.
The NSC-hosted Stony Point Race runs this Sunday, August 7, with the warning at 1000, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. Boats should record their rounding and finish times, per Part I of the SIs, when passing P Mark, aligned with the Camp Fortune Tower. Submit your finish time as soon…
Baskin’s Beach is NSC’s most popular up-river social event of the summer. The Baskin’s Beach property is a privately owned park, about 4 miles past Pinhey’s Point. Upwards of 50 boats will make the voyage up-river, while others will drive up for an afternoon of games, socializing and food.
The Bushtukah Easter Seals Open Water Bring On The Bay Swim is set again this year for the morning of Saturday, July 16. Please note that for the safety of the swimmers, the harbour entrance will be closed from 0700-0830, except for boats that are involved with this event. The Ottawa Fire Water Rescue Unit…
Did you know that NSC not only houses some 700 boats, but almost as many purple martins and that their “condos” were built by one of our very own? Find out more on our web page about NSC’s purple martins. During the bird banding sessions on July 8 & 15, hundreds of baby purple martins…
Representatives of each of NSC’s 22 club sailing fleets compete using International 2.4 meter sailboats in short-course, stadium style racing right in front of the NSC breakwater July 23-24. Watch the racing and cheer your fleet representative from the grass just west of the lighthouse or from your boat anchored in close proximity of the…
Repairs to the East vehicle Gate are expected to happen in the first two weeks of July and, until then, the gate must be manually operated. Until repairs are complete, the gate is locked each evening at 21h00. Parts supply has been the major delay. Vehicles are permitted to use the Yard under the following…
After the past 2 years’ hiatus due to COVID, we are again planning a real, live Bring on the Bay Charity Swim for Saturday, July 16th. Nepean Sailing Club & Britannia Yacht Club are the swim hosts. We anticipate lots of swimmers plus the usual cast of almost 200 volunteers including two Ottawa Fire Rescue…
The Nepean Sailing Club is hosting the 2022 National Capital Cup with competitors from across Ontario and Quebec. It is Ottawa’s biggest regatta for sailors with physical disabilities and is a preparatory regatta for the national Mobility Cup in September.
The NSC-hosted Pinhey’s Point Race runs this Sunday, June 26, with the warning at 1200, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. Boats should record their rounding and finish times, per Part I of the SIs, when passing P Mark, aligned with the Camp Fortune Tower. Submit your finish time as soon…