On March 17 & 18 2018, the Nepean Sailing Club and Ontario Sailing will host the Sail Canada Level 1&2 Race Officer Course. Under the capable leadership of two top instructors (Ross Cameron and Bill Visser), you will learn the skills necessary to participate in the on-the-water management of regattas.
Thanks to a great team of volunteers and staff, another fantastic member’s NSC Turkey Trot and Feast took place Thanksgiving Monday. Defying the rain and some expectations, an outstanding gathering of families, and friends came out to enjoy the warm fall winds and some on and off water fun at NSC’s traditional closing social sail.
Albacores representing 10 clubs across the country raced for the Canadian Championship on September 20, 21 and 22 2017, in a tittle event co-hosted by NSC and the Canadian Albacore Association. 19 Crews came to NSC from Shelburne (Nova Scotia), South Carolina, London (ON), Parry Sound, Toronto, and Ottawa.
Thursday, September 28th after racing, Britannia Yacht Club will be graciously hosting this year’s interclub End of Weeknight Racing Social. Come one, come all and pass the word to your fellow sailors! Good company, and scrumptious finger food provided. Head over to the BYC lounge immediately after racing!
The 2017 FANtastic Nepean FAll REgatta (FANFARE) took place on the September 9 & 10th weekend. 31 boats registered in five dinghy/cat classes. As usual the Lac Deschenes’ wind conditions were challenging but our excellent RC team lead by Hugh McDowell managed to run the nine scheduled races.
The Albacores are coming! The Nepean Sailing Club in partnership with the Canadian Albacore Association is proud to host this year’s 2017 Canadian Albacore Championship, September 22 to 24th. Top teams and boats from across the country and Eastern U.S. will join members of our local fleet for 3 days of competitive dinghy sailing, social…
With Chili Feast at 5:00 p.m. at BYC. Warning Gun: 1900 hrs. Finishes: whenever.
The BYC hosted Queen’s Park is on Sunday, Sept 10. This race is an Interclub Long Distance series counter. Warning gun at 1330. Start at “S” Mark as per SI’s Part A, 14.2. Leave to port drop mark at Queen’s Park. Finish at “S” as per Part H, 6.3. Distance: approx. 8.4 Nm.
An awesome fall Interclub PHRF Keelboat regatta of Saturday course and Sunday long distance racing at low cost. Hosted by BYC, the regatta is open to all clubs (incl. NSC, CVGR) and includes a social Steak Dinner Saturday evening. Register online at LDOP 2017 website. Entry Fees $35+HST (Dinner tickets extra) per boat.
September sailing is just around the corner. And while our LTS Youth and Able Sail Race teams hit the road (Youth Championships, Mobility Cup), there’s a packed schedule of local regattas and organised sailing events on deck for NSC members to enjoy September’s fall winds.