The Sock Burners
As it does each year, THRASH ushered in our season. This year, with a fun twist we stole from friends on the East Coast: a ritual Burning of Socks! Why, you ask? Read on…
Discover Sailing The Ottawa – Upriver Races 2016
The 2016 dates for the annual NSC and BYC Upriver or Long Distance weekend races have now been set. Recent to sailing at NSC? Never sailed beyond Aylmer Island? Upriver weekend club races are a great excuse to get out, explore the river, and have fun sailing with family and friends for half a day…
Members Mixer – Member Questions, Thursday April 28
At the AGM I indicated that I would try and find ways to foster more communication between members and the Board of Directors so we could hear concerns and suggestions. The Membership Mixer on April 28 (formerly known as the Spring Information Meeting) presents just such an opportunity to ask questions and voice an opinion.
The Harbour Is Open
I do declare the harbour to be open! The ice finally left the harbour and yesterday a team of volunteers assembled to go through the harbour opening ritual. You can see the busy bees at work here (Note: the Dropbox link may ask you to sign in or create an account but you don’t need to,…
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Meeting to discuss sewing workshops Saturday April 23, 11AM
Sewing Workshops – Cushions, Mattresses, Curtains, Sail Covers & Stack Packs etc. A meeting will be held at NSC Saturday April 23 at 11:00 am in the Sailing Room to discuss the establishment of a series of Sewing Workshops for those members with sewing projects.
Winter Speaker Program Wednesday April 20: Corey Glynn and Greg Dargavel
Racing 201: Strategy, Tactics and Rules – New to racing? Just getting started? Bringing new crew on board? This presentation is designed to orient sailors to the racecourse and offer some perspectives on strategy and tactics for racing
2016 SIM – Thursday April 28, 2016, 7:30 P.M.
The Spring Information Meeting will be held on Thursday April 28th, 2016 7:30. Please check in at the Office Between 6:30 and 7:30pm before the meeting. Prior to the meeting there will be our first Annual Mixer.
ISAF Offshore Personal Survival Course – April 23-24 2016
An ISAF/Sail Canada accredited Offshore Personal Survival Course instructed by Eric Hill will be hosted at BYC on April 23rd and 24th, 2016. See seasurvival.ca/course-information.html for details. No prerequisite qualifications or sailing experience required. Completion awards an ISAF personal offshore safety certificate, valid for five years for offshore racing.
Winter Speaker Program Wednesday April 13: Chad Buchner
Cruising the Rideau Canal and Trent-Severn Waterway: Chad Buchner, Trent-Severn Waterway Manager of Canal Operations and former Lockmaster invites you to travel with confidence as he demystifies navigating the lakes and locks of the Trent-Severn Waterway and Rideau Canal.
Spring Concert at NSC – Sunday April 17, 7:30 P.M.
Celebrate the coming of spring and the nautical season at the Nepean Sailing Club with a special Spring Concert featuring The Life of Pearls.