We are offering a menu of training opportunities, to participate in the largest race program in North America. Learn how to lay race marks for great wind angles, find your perfect race boat, help at a regatta, learn to start racing, race virtually in the depth of winter, be a judge, improve your tactics, drive an NSC boat safely. Brought to you by the Fleet Committee.

Our 2022 Menu

Race Operations Training

Racing Skills Training

 

Virtual Racing Practice

  • 11 January, 18 January, 8 February, 22 February, 8 March, 22 March 2022. 1930–2030
  • Online racing training, using Virtual Regatta Inshore and Zoom. Live coaching from experts.
  • Free. See webpage for optional e-book study materials to purchase: textbook of North U Sailing Tactics course.
  • Participants: Any NSC club member or guest
  • Register: Virtual Racing Practice

 

Club Judge Course – cancelled for this season

(see online version 22,24 March below)

  • 26 February 2022. 0900-1600. Harbourview Hall NSC + online evaluation to follow the seminar
  • A Club Judge supports the club’s racing program by serving on protest committees and acting as an advisor on racing rules and procedures at their home club, or at nearby events in which their club members participate. Topics covered include: Planning the hearing; Conducting hearings; Writing facts and Conclusions; Requests for Redress; Tricky situations that arise at regattas.
  • For more information see Judge program at Sail Canada
  • $28.25 (includes tax). NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member.
  • Participants: Volunteers and interested racers from any club. Optional certification is available.
  • Register: Race Management and Judge Courses at Ontario Sailing
  • Local contact Greg Dargavel

 

 

North U Racing Tactics – cancelled for this season

  • 27 February 2022. 0900-1600. Harbourview Hall NSC
  • Sailboat racing is complicated. Successful racing requires strategic planning, strong tactics, and a clear understanding of the rules (plus competitive boat speed). Performance Racing Tactics provides a framework to help make sense of the complex playing field on which we compete. We’ll help you and your team understand where to focus your attention to make the best decisions in an uncertain setting.
  • $120.25 + Book $25
  • Participants: Open to the public
  • Register: Tactics Seminar Nepean at North U.

 

How to Help Run an NSC Regatta

  • 3 March 2022. 1830-2100. Harbourview Hall NSC
  • It takes a village to raise a child, and a team of volunteers to run a regatta. Learn how to contribute to these top-tier events at NSC and effortlessly organize a successful regatta. Tips on recruitment, budgeting, race documents, marketing, being green and more. Brought to you by our experienced regatta gurus Matt Davidge, Scott Murphy and Dominic Goodwill.
  • Free
  • Participants: Any NSC member
  • Register: Email Fleet Captain

 

Club Judge Course Online

  • 22 and 24 March 2022, 1900-2130
  • A Club Judge supports the club’s racing program by serving on protest committees and acting as an advisor on racing rules and procedures at their home club, or at nearby events in which their club members participate. Topics covered include: Planning the hearing; Conducting hearings; Writing facts and Conclusions; Requests for Redress; Tricky situations that arise at regattas.
  • For more information see Judge program at Sail Canada
  • $28.25 (includes tax). NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member.
  • Participants: Volunteers and interested racers from any club. Optional certification is available.
  • Register: Race Management and Judge Courses at Ontario Sailing
  • Local contact Greg Dargavel

 

Assistant Race Officer Course

  • 29, 31 March 2022, 1900-2200
  • An Assistant Race Officer is capable of assisting in the running of a race as a member of the Race Committee crew of a regatta. Certification requires the successful completion of the 4-hour Sail Canada ARO Race Management Course. Applications for certification and re-certification are handled by the Provincial Sailing Associations in ON, BC, and QC and by Sail Canada for all other applicants.
  • For more information see Race Management Program at Sail Canada
  • $28.25 (includes tax). NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member.
  • Participants: Volunteers and interested racers from any club. Optional certification is available.
  • Register: Race Management and Judge Courses at Ontario Sailing

 

Women’s Race Officer Course

  • 4 + 5 + 11+ 12 April 2022 (four evenings). 1830-2130 (approx). Online
  • A Club Race Officer manages the on-the-water activities of regattas at the club level. Certification requires the successful completion of the Sail Canada CRO Race. Management Course and a record of practical experience in Race Committee organization.
  • Cost TBD. NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member.
  • Participants: Women from any sailing club
  • Register: Email Women’s Fleet Rep Kit Holmwood

 

Club Race Officer Course

  • 5, 7, 12, 14 April 2022, 1900-2200
  • A Club Race Officer manages the ‘on the water’ activities of regattas at the club level. Certification requires the successful completion of the 12-hour Sail Canada CRO Race Management Course and a record of practical experience in Race Committee organization. Applications for certification and re-certification are handled by the Provincial Sailing Associations in ON, BC, and QC and by Sail Canada for all other applicants.
  • For more information see Race Management Program at Sail Canada
  • $28.25 (includes tax). NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member.
  • Participants: Volunteers and interested racers from any club. Optional certification is available.
  • Register: Race Management and Judge Courses at Ontario Sailing

 

NSC Power Boat Familiarization

  • Early May 2022, date TBA. NSC West Lawn tent + Lac Deschenes
  • Description: Learn to drive the Fleet powerboats safely, when assisting in NSC Fleet events.
  • Free
  • Participants: Key NSC volunteers at discretion of Sailing Activities Manager
  • Register: Email NSC Sailing Activities Manager Shawn Batten

 

Friday Night Keelboat Race Practice

  • 20 May, 27 May, 3 June 2022. 1700 onward. Harbourview Hall NSC and Lac Deschenes
  • This course will help you get your feet wet racing by introducing basic rules and skills in a classroom followed by on-water practice on Lac Deschenes. For those with experience, this is a chance to try out your racing moves and practice for the season.
  • Free
  • Participants: Brand new (or experienced) keelboat racers from NSC
  • Register: Email Race Practice Coordinator Mike Roper

Dinghy Racing Training via Rental Dinghies

  • Three sessions planned in June, July, August 2022. Date TBA
  • Dinghy Park NSC + Lac Deschenes
  • A 3-hour on-water training session for dinghy sailors wishing to learn about racing.
  • Standard dinghy rental fee
  • Participants: Participation through the NSC dinghy rental program
  • Register: Email NSC Sailing Activities Manager Shawn Batten

 

Assistant Mark Laying Course (Prerequisite for Mark Laying Course)

  • 28 May 2022 – morning. Harbourview Hall NSC + Lac Deschenes
  • An Assistant Mark Layer (AML) can assist a mark layer (ML) as a member of the Race Committee crew of a regatta. For more information see Race Management Program Sail Canada.
  • Cost: $38.70 (includes taxes). NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member
  • Participants: On-land element – member of any club. On-water element – NSC members only.
  • Register: Race Management Courses Ontario Sailing.

Mark Laying Course

  • 28 May 2022 – afternoon and 29 May all day. Harbourview Hall NSC + Lac Deschenes
  • Among other things, an ML is responsible for all marks and mark laying equipment (anchor, chain, and rode) and be ready to solve problems relating to marks and their ground tackle. An ML is capable of laying marks for any course configuration and manage changes requested by the Race Officer promptly and accurately using GPS, hand bearing compasses, geometry, and other tools to ensure the precise placement of all marks on a racecourse.
  • This course is for individuals who have already completed the Sail Canada Assistant Mark Layer Course. If you have not previously participated in the Assistant Mark Layer course, please register for the Combined Mark Layer Course listed at Race Management Program.
  • Cost: $38.70 (includes taxes). NSC will reimburse the fees for any NSC member
  • Participants: On-land element – member of any club. On-water element – NSC members only.
  • Register: Race Management Courses Ontario Sailing.

Combined Mark Laying Course (both above) $77.41 (includes taxes)

Monday Night Race for Beginners – cancelled for this season

  • 6 + 13 + 20 + 27 June 2022. 1700 onward. Harbourview Hall NSC + Lac Deschenes
  • Get your feet wet on the race course in a low-stress time-trial format races.
  • Free
  • Participants: Beginner NSC racers please
  • Register: Email Race Practice Coordinator Mike Roper

More information

Thank-you to the Fleet training program coordinators: volunteers Stephen Kidd and Mike Roper, staff Shawn Batten.
General questions: Contact Fleet Captain.

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