Best Boat Club Ottawa Near Me

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The RYC is a 100-member “private co-op” style club situated on the south shore of the Ottawa River north of the National Aviation Museum and about 5 km East of Parliament Hill. Coordinates just off our docks are 45°27’50” and 075° 38’36”.


The RYC operates a high-quality launch ramp. We open in the summer welcoming Reciprocals, and Season Passes are available for sale effective mid-May (pending confirmation). Please note Club facilities are for members use only.

Payment for use of the launch ramp is by cash only.

4worldlovers: Discover Sailing! Learn-to-sail at Britannia Yacht Club this year and find out why so many have embraced the sailing lifestyle. Advantage Boating, one of the oldest (established in 1992) and largest sailing schools in Canada catering to adults, has a large team of experienced and enthusiastic instructors wanting to help “wannabe” sailors become sailors for life and more experienced sailors enhance their sailing skills. From complete beginners to more advanced sailors, Advantage Boating has a program just for you.

No Boat – No Problem! Imagine unlimited sailing and unlimited fun all summer long without the hassles of boat ownership. Whether you’ve just finished your course or you’re a more experienced sailor, now you have the opportunity to enjoy the sailing lifestyle as a single, couple or family. Join the Sail Share program today and enjoy your best summer ever.

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4worldlovers: We buy and maintain a fleet of boats – leaving the fun of boating for our members to enjoy!

Members join the Club with a one-time entry fee and monthly dues. We offer a variety of memberships plans to fit your boating needs.

We provide all our members with unlimited training with certified captains.

Reserve a boat by phone or online. Then go fishing, tubing, or head to a restaurant with friends. Just bring the boat back and pay for the fuel when you're done. We take care of everything else!

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest members-only boat club, is your key to adventure this summer! Whether you’re looking to hit the water in your local area or explore one of our 350+ locations across the globe, we’ll have a boat waiting for you.

Access to explore over 350+ locations across the US, Canada, and Europe

Wherever you may be exploring, we will have the perfect boat for you. Our well-maintained fleet lets you choose the boat you want for any exploration.

*fleet will vary by location. Check with your local Freedom Boat Club location.

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No boat, no problem! Find people to sail, cruise and race with.

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The Nepean Sailing Club is a welcoming space for all – come see what we have to offer!

Midnight Madness runs Friday, August 18. Come enjoy a great evening on the water. This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. The event is open only to keelboats; Skippers meeting is at 2030 on the west lawn, with the…

Interested in doing some racing after dark? Did you enjoy Midnight Madness, and want more of the same? Join us for the Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial on Friday, September 1, with a start window from 1830 to 1835. Details here.

Be a part of the team! Do you like promoting community and good communication? Want to help out at NSC and connect even more with others? Want to help enhance NSC’s presence in the wider Ottawa community? Public Relations is looking for additional volunteers to help create and steward content on the new NSC website….

This past week the daughter of one of our members, Colin Kinsman, passed away suddenly. On Tuesday August 15th, 2023 Colin and those of our community who wish to, will gather at 3:30 pm at the Nepean Sailing Club to celebrate Cameron’s Life. We will watch the livestream of the service (being held in Orleans)…

The Fall Series for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening racing starts the week of August 14, and that means that for the keelboats, the locations of your courses change, per the Sailing Instructions. Also, the time of the first warning signal is 15 minutes earlier on all weeknight courses. Don’t be caught off-guard and show…

4worldlovers: LDSC is a member run club for small dinghies and some smaller keelboats. Our membership fees are low because members pitch in to help with many club activities from clean ups to putting in docks, assisting with races, and socializing which contributes to a friendly, safe, and well-maintained atmosphere.

LDSC offers unique sailing training programs for both adults and youths. It’s like learning to sail at the cottage!

4worldlovers: The Rideau Canoe Club is a non-profit organization serving the community as a sprint canoe kayak club. We are proud to wear the PURPLE AND WHITE when competing at local, divisional, provincial, national and international regattas. Our club is one of the top Sprint Canoe Kayak clubs in Canada having won the overall title at the Canadian Championships 11 times, most recently in 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2022. The club offers many services and programs all of which centre around paddling. Whether you want to learn to paddle, paddle for fun or fitness, or train to compete, the club has a program for you.

The Air Quality Index for the Ottawa area is currently at a Moderate Risk level (5) and expected to rise throughout the day. Daytime programming is on as scheduled. Evening programming is on as scheduled at this time. If programming/practices need to be rescheduled or modified, a program coordinator will be in touch. Please continue to monitor the website for updates.


If the Air Quality Index is at 7 or higher, then all outdoor activities will be canceled. If the Air Quality Index is between 4-6, outdoor activities can proceed in a modified format. This criteria is based on the following resources. We recommend to all paddlers to monitor yourselves and use caution with your activities. Additional information including up to date Air Quality Health Indexes can be found on Environment Canada's website.

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Located on the Ottawa River just at the entrance to the Rideau Canal, and a few steps from downtown, the Hull Marina offers both the tranquillity that boaters seek as well as the amenities of a large urban center. As an actively involved member of the regional tourism community, the Hull Marina is a cornerstone of your Ottawa-Gatineau experience.


Our marina offers you access to all of the services and attractions you’ll need for an unforgettable stay, and within easy walking distance! For more information or to reserve your dock, don’t hesitate to communicate with us and let us take care of your peace of mind.

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