We are proud to announce our 2014 Instructor Team!
Our fantastic team of instructors are all highly trained in sailing, teaching, athlete development, and first aid among other certifications. All of our instructors are Sail Canada trained/certified to teach our national curriculum.
We all look forward to having a safe and fun summer! See you on the water!
Sailing on the Ottawa River: A Rich History and a Call to Action Sailing on the Ottawa River has a long and storied history, with two prominent sailing clubs contributing to its legacy: the Britannia Yacht Club and the Nepean Sailing Club. From its early beginnings to the present day, sailing on the Ottawa River…
David Christie, Branch Manager, BMO Bank of Montreal, Britannia has generously donated $8,000 towards the purchase of a new coach boat for NSC’s Able Sail programs! Aaron Wong Sing, 2.4 metre sailor and Peter Wood, Head of NSC’s Paralympic Program, accept the BIG cheque on behalf of NSC Able Sail from Mr. Christie at NSC’s Spring…
Thank you all for the great sailing season, and we hope to see you again next year! – NSC Sailing School Staff
On February 28th, 2014 Sail Canada hosted their annual Sail Canada Awards evening in Toronto. Representatives from NSC Kerri Weller, Callum Smith, and Amie Renaud attended the event to accept the William Abbott Sr. Trophy for Sail Training Program of the Year 2013. NSC representatives were joined by past Sail Training Director Hugh McGugan.
Registration and payment for all sail training programs is completed online through the programs pages, and will become available when registration opens. Program descriptions, dates and costs are currently posted.
Why parents should put their kids in sailing Learning to sail can offer numerous benefits for children. Here are a few reasons why your kid might benefit from learning to sail: 1. Skill development: Sailing teaches important skills such as coordination, balance, and spatial awareness. It also promotes problem-solving abilities, critical thinking, and decision-making skills….