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We're excited to be part of the Nepean Sailing Club FLEET OPEN HOUSE happening this Sunday, June 7! ⛵️🗓️The FLEET OPEN H...
06/05/2026

We're excited to be part of the Nepean Sailing Club FLEET OPEN HOUSE happening this Sunday, June 7! ⛵️🗓️

The FLEET OPEN HOUSE is a social occasion and a chance to meet other sailors, connect with members of the NSC sailing community, and explore opportunities for sailing, training, racing, and travel. The OPEN HOUSE will have representatives from all aspects of sailing at NSC, including:

👉 Social Day Sailing – getting people together, on the water.
👉 Advantage Boating – adult dinghy and keelboat training, sailing vacations.
👉 Dinghy Skills Program – building experience and confidence.
👉 Dinghy Coop – coming soon! getting dinghy sailors with no boat on the water.
👉 Women in Wind – bringing together women racers.
👉 Fleet Racing – become part of Canada’s largest racing program.

The bar will be open and there will be some snacks (come early)! Meet fellow sailors, explore NSC programs, and discover new opportunities on and off the water. 🌊

We look forward to seeing you there! 👋

RSVP HERE: https://calendly.com/advantageboating/nsc-fleet-open-house?back=1&month=2026-06

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Our first Basic Cruising sessions of Summer 2026 are officially underway! ⛵️😁Today’s students kicked things off with a d...
06/04/2026

Our first Basic Cruising sessions of Summer 2026 are officially underway! ⛵️😁

Today’s students kicked things off with a dockside walkthrough and safety briefing before heading out onto the Ottawa River for some hands-on experience at the helm. ⚓️

Nothing beats learning under blue skies, a gentle breeze, and real on-the-water training. 🌊 Big thanks to Ron for guiding the crew through an awesome first day of sailing! 🙌

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Just two (2) Intro to Sailing dates left this June! ⛵️You're welcome to sit back and take it all in (sunset selfies, fis...
06/02/2026

Just two (2) Intro to Sailing dates left this June! ⛵️

You're welcome to sit back and take it all in (sunset selfies, fish, relax, you name it) — or if you'd like a more hands-on experience, take a turn at the helm, trim the sails, and get a real feel for sailing! 🌊 The choice is completely yours. 😁

It’s the perfect outing for friends, couples, and families looking for something unique this summer — a little luxury, a little adventure, and an unforgettable evening on the water. ✨

🗓️ June 4th, 6-9 PM
🗓️ June 8th, 6-9 PM

Claim your preferred date on the water today! 👉 www.advantageboating.com/private/learningcenter/showschedules.php?code=ITS

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06/01/2026

There’s something special about the sailing community in Ottawa. ⛵️

Long summer evenings on the river, strangers becoming crew mates, stories shared at the dock, and that feeling of freedom the moment the sails catch the wind. 🌅

For so many of us, sailing becomes more than a hobby — it becomes a way of life. ✨

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Blue skies, steady breeze, and the Ottawa River waiting for us. ☀️🌊A quick CANSail 1 & 2 dockside debrief with Charles b...
05/31/2026

Blue skies, steady breeze, and the Ottawa River waiting for us. ☀️🌊

A quick CANSail 1 & 2 dockside debrief with Charles before our students head out for some hands-on dinghy practice! ⛵️

Couldn’t ask for better sailing weather. Have an amazing day out there! 😁

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Reminder! 📣 Registration for our 2027 BVI sailing courses opens June 1! 🇻🇬 🏝️⛵️After seeing our 2026 trips sell out so q...
05/29/2026

Reminder! 📣 Registration for our 2027 BVI sailing courses opens June 1! 🇻🇬 🏝️⛵️

After seeing our 2026 trips sell out so quickly, we highly recommend reserving your spot sooner than later if sailing the BVIs is on your bucket list. 🌊☀️

✔️ Keep an eye on our website: www.advantageboating.com/boating-vacations/caribbean-sailing-vacations/

✔️ Sign up for our email list to be the first to know when registration goes live: www.advantageboating.com/newsletter

Trade icy mornings for island sunsets this winter. ❄️🌅

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Learning on and off the water skills should be practical, informative, AND fun! 💡😁 Thanks Charles for bringing all three...
05/27/2026

Learning on and off the water skills should be practical, informative, AND fun! 💡😁 Thanks Charles for bringing all three to our VHF Radio Course! ⛵️📻

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This could be you….👀CanSail 1&2: Learn to Sail Dinghies. ⛵️🌊Learn:✔️ How to take command (steer the boat), maintain prop...
05/24/2026

This could be you….👀
CanSail 1&2: Learn to Sail Dinghies. ⛵️🌊

Learn:
✔️ How to take command (steer the boat), maintain proper body position, and perform basic manoeuvres.
✔️ Safety techniques including righting a dinghy after capsizing.
✔️ Wind direction and points of sail.
✔️ Names of the different parts of the boat.
✔️ How to rig a sailboat.

Upcoming Dates:
🗓️ June 13-21
🗓️ June 15-25
🗓️ July 6-16
🗓️ July 18-26
🗓️ August 8-16

More info / registration 👉 www.advantageboating.com/home/training-centre/learn-to-sail-2/cansail-1-2/

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Advantage Boating is thrilled to welcome Gord to our team in 2026!Gord brings an exceptional depth of sailing and teachi...
05/23/2026

Advantage Boating is thrilled to welcome Gord to our team in 2026!

Gord brings an exceptional depth of sailing and teaching experience as a Sail Canada Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Cruising Instructor, with experience teaching aboard both monohulls and catamarans. He is also a Sail Canada Instructor Evaluator, helping train the next generation of sailing instructors. ⛵️

Gord’s passion for sailing began in childhood at his family cottage in the Kawartha Lakes, where he learned to sail through his local sailing club as a student, racer, and eventually instructor. He began teaching sailing in 1978 and has spent decades developing sailors and mentoring instructors.

In 1985, Gord became Head Instructor at Pier IV Sailing School in Toronto. During the 1980s, he also served as a Sail Canada (then known as Canadian Yachting Association) Dinghy Instructor Evaluator, training and supporting instructors across Canada. In 1987, he represented Canada in an instructor exchange program with the Spanish National Sailing School in Majorca. 🌊

Gord’s keelboat racing experience spans more than four decades and includes Key West Race Week. His cruising experience includes the Great Lakes, Caribbean, and Pacific Northwest, with offshore passages from St. Thomas to Turks and Caicos and from Bellingham to San Francisco.

Since 2020, Gord has focused on teaching Basic through Advanced Cruising courses and, since 2024, has been leading Instructor Seminars. He currently teaches on Lake Ontario, in the Pacific Northwest, and in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. 🏝️

We are excited to have Gord join our team - Welcome aboard, Gord!

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