NSC will host an Ontario Sailing University seminar on Saturday, February 29th. Learn about sail controls, shape, and trim to improve boat speed from Nigel Crosscombe, an Ontario Sailing University instructor.
NOD 2020 currently needs a chairperson (or 2). I ask you to step up and help create another successful event. This is a most satisfying role to play. Sailors from 80 boats will be delighted by your great sailing event, which is June 20 + 21.
BYC will host the Interclub Awards for the 2019 season, on January 16, 2020. So join your fellow racers at BYC. Awards begin at 7:00 p.m., but the bar will be open well before then. No reservations required.
NSC will host the popular North U Racing Tactics seminar on Saturday, April 4th, 2020, all day. Come with questions. Leave with winning tactics.
You are invited to the NSC annual Awards Night Dinner. Cocktails start at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. You can view the Menu and purchase your tickets today.
Book your 2020 calendar for our annual regattas. Ottawa Skiff and Cat Grand Prix – June 6, 7. Nepean One Design NOD 2020 – June 20, 21. National Capital Cup – July 4, 5. FANFARE – September 12, 13. Tell your sailing friends. Many other events will be announced, as planning progresses.
A strong turnout of 40 boats sailed the Turkey Trot pursuit race on Thanksgiving Monday. Congratulations to Hugo Morin and Tristan King from CVGR for line honours in their 49er, accompanied by their fan club, and to NSC’s Lone Shark as top keelboat. The horde of hungry sailors then shared a turkey feast in the…
The FAntastic Nepean FAll REgatta 2019 ran on September 7 and 8. It is our annual small boat, big wind event. Winds were the most consistent in living memory. All fleets had 12 races which is an outstanding achievement.
NSC and NCASA hosted the 2019 Mobility Cup on September 9-13. The regatta attracted 35 adaptive sailors from as far away as Hawaii and California, and from 7 provinces coast to coast. We had 4 days of excellent winds, completing a full set of races for Gold and Silver fleets.
Weeknight racing starts 15 minutes earlier from 1 September 2019, as specified in the sailing instructions. This is our usual shift as the evenings become shorter.