NSC’s Google Calendar has been updated for 2024 — check it out! Events don’t make it onto this calendar until we’re 90% confident that they’ll happen as scheduled. There are quite a few other events we hope to host, but that do not yet meet that criteria. Monitor the NSC website and Telltale for further…
On July 8 and 15 over 100 visitors attended the banding of NSC’s purple martins, Peter Huszcz, NSC’s “Purple Martin Man”, reported. He informed the Telltale that 261 nestlings were banded, up 30 from 2022.
RCYC’s stunning 90-year old Canada’s Cup contender, the Severn 2, built in Scotland in 1934 was “holed” in a race on June 17 and sank in 100 metres of water off Toronto. Here is the fascinating story of her suspected demise and surprising rescue.
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, we expect hundreds of baby…
Did you know a bunch of local sailors have been raising funds for several years now for camp for kids with cancer? Why not become a Solo Sailor and join in the fun and skill building to help raise funds and awareness for Campfire Circle? Never solo sailed before? We can help you!
The docks at the public launch ramp in Dick Bell Park have been installed and are now ready for use. Members using the launch ramp should obey all posted signage.
Nepean Sailing Club is bringing Easter fun. Bring all the kids for games, snacks, and so much more! Tickets go on sale Monday, March 13. Get you free tickets here.
Culrose McLaughlin was a trailblazer for mariners of colour in the U.S. and Canada, his career ascent having preceded Jackie Robinson, Willie O’Ree, and Civil Rights. He first came to Canada in 1921. #blackhistorymonth #blackyachtinghistory Courtesy Ashley Newall, author.
Read about the weeklong campaign now wrapping up of NSC’s partner the Ottawa Riverkeeper to increase awareness of the harm of salt on the environment.
NSC’s Google Calendar has been updated for 2023 — check it out! Events don’t make it onto this calendar until we’re 90% confident that they’ll happen as scheduled, and there are still some events planned for 2023 that don’t yet meet that criteria. However, a concerted effort has been made to add most events, so…