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How to decide whether a boat you are considering buying is worth the money?  A pleasure to own or a problem-filled money pit? If you are selling, are you wondering what a surveyor might look for? Or maybe the insurance survey is coming due… This session with Barry Lovett might just have the answers you…

Back by popular demand, and specially for racers: Matt “Princess” Davidge, and Doug “II” McGhan will return to reprise their “insane adventures” racing International 14 skiffs at the 2018 World Championships in San Francisco.  “ …an excellent presentation with great video/sound/graphics.  They recreated the feel of a world class sailing event and described the tough…

Thinking of retiring to the shores of Lake Ontario? Come listen to Christine Winiarz Searle, Cyndie Eedson, David Searle & Ted Eedson who did just that.

Due to the winter storm, the presentation on Wednesday, January 23 has been cancelled. The Galley will also be closed. Standby for further updates.

As a grand finale to our Winter Speaker series for 2018, Johan Koppernaes will provide a practical take on the Racing Rules of Sailing.  This time from a sailor’s perspective on the race course. When does one rule apply and transition to another? Who really knows for sure?

With Dominic Goodwill & Panel. Did you know that NSC & Britannia jointly run the most races, with the most sailors, of any Canadian sailing club? No other club races 4 nights a week. We have regattas and a long-distance weekend series too! This talk will help you to participate.

Wednesday at 7.30pm. Presented by Advantage Boating’s Ron Schute, Doris Parolin and a panel of flotilla participants. In February 2018 over 40 sailors on half a dozen boats sailed from Grenada’s St. George Harbour to explore the exotic Grenadine Islands, located between St. Vincent in the North and Grenada in the South.

NSC members Henry & Catherine Gilbert sailed their Fontaine Pajot cat for 3 years in the Caribbean, and returned to Ottawa last year. They will share their experiences and lessons learned. The presentation starts at 7.30 pm

Craig sailed at NSC for years and created stunning drone photography and video of sailing on the the Ottawa River. He returns for this presentation, stating at 7.30pm: expect great photos and drone footage!

This coming Wednesday at 7.30 pm Peter is back for the 3rd year with another highly entertaining presentation on sailing history. Peter will bring to life the amazing voyages on the then state of the art & skillfully constructed and rigged open wooden boats, through dangerous northern seas to Canadian shores.