NSC offers racing about 100 days a year. 99/100 we are well organized but there’s sometimes one that gets away on us. So apologies for not having a starting boat on the water for the 26 km race. Fortunately, racers are adaptable and self-started. The scoring for this race will use each boat’s self-reported start…
Thursday, September 28th after racing, Nepean Sailing Club will host this year’s Interclub End of Weeknight Racing Social. Come one, come all and pass the word to your fellow sailors! Britannia and CVGR weeknight, long-distance and RUST racers are especially welcome. Good company, and finger food provided. Head over to the NSC clubhouse immediately after…
The NSC-hosted 26 km Race (formerly the 20 Mile Race) runs this Sunday, September 24, with the warning at 1100, 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…
Whether racing or cruising, keelboats are expected to be equipped with appropriate lights; these are required both by the Collision Regulations (ColRegs), and our SIs in the case of racing. There is nothing in our Interclub Sailing Instructions (SIs) that precludes keelboat races from being run after sunset, and sailors should be prepared for that…
This is a chance to meet other female sailors in a fun and interactive evening, with appetizers and small group discussions. Date: Monday, 2nd October. Time: 7 to 9 pm. Location: NSC Harbourview Hall. Cost: $10. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.
Final push for you to have a front-row seat out on the water on race evenings or Frostbite Sundays. You have done an awesome job this season. Just a few slots remaining in 2023. Open to everybody, no experience needed. And for those that race, you can meet your boat’s volunteering requirement. Information and sign-up…
The joint NSC/BYC Single-Handed Keelboat Race runs this Sunday, August 27 2023, with the warning at 1400, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. The course is set in the vicinity of the Olympic Circle, using the yellow race marks, as displayed on the NSC Race Committee boat. Check-in/Registration is on-the-water at the RC…
Midnight Madness race ran on 18 August 2023. 19 knots sustained wind in the dark. What a ride! Most years, Midnight Madness is a gentle parade of beautifully lighted boats, cheerfully heckling each other as they race across the Olympic circle – that’s the yellow marks in the middle of the river. Not this year….
Midnight Madness runs Friday, August 18. Come enjoy a great evening on the water. This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. The event is open only to keelboats; Skippers meeting is at 2030 on the west lawn, with the…
Interested in doing some racing after dark? Did you enjoy Midnight Madness, and want more of the same? Join us for the Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial on Friday, September 1, with a start window from 1830 to 1835. Details here.