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…
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….
Check out our July 2015 edition of the Summer Sailing Newsletter below! STC Newsletter July 2015
As the wind has been blowing and the waves lapping against the rocks, a few of NSC’s youth sailing staff and volunteers have been busy preparing for fast approaching sailing season. Click the link below to learn all about what’s been going on at NSC’s Sail Training Centre this Spring! STC Newsletter June 2015
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…
A heartfelt thank you to all volunteers who gave up their Saturday morning to get the sailing school operational. This indefatigable crew made short work of hauling 60 boats, 120 dolly wheels, assorted masts and what nots out of the sailing school, not to mention assembling over 60 dollies, taking down boat racks and getting the sailing school…
Weather Seminar by Serge Besner $300 was raised from this event by Advantage Boating with all proceeds dedicated to NSC’s Youth Sailing programs. Serge, a weather expert from Environment Canada, recently gave a great lecture at to a packed house at NSC on weather preparation when sailing.
2015 sailing courses, descriptions, dates, and fees have been posted for our learn to sail, and race programs. Registration for these courses will open in February. We look forward to having you join us for another great summer of sailing!
Positions for Sailing Instructors and a Sailing School Administrator are now posted online.
Thank you all for the great sailing season, and we hope to see you again next year! – NSC Sailing School Staff