Events and Meetings

In the summer months, the club meets every Tuesday evening at the west pond in Andrew Hayden Park (on Carling Avenue in Nepean) for "running" meetings. The club also participates in a variety of community events throughout the summer.

Notice: The September 2009 Tuesday meetings have been moved to Dow's Lake.

Our 2009 calendar of community events is expected to include these great activities.

Winter 2009-2010 Meetings

Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 19:30, marks the start of our monthly indoor meetings at the Royal Canadian Legion in Bell's Corners (Google Maps). These meetings are used to discuss news, for events planning, and to show off new model boat accomplishments. The meetings are usually on the first Wednesday of every month. The dates are:

• November 4th, 2009
• December 2nd, 2009
• January 6th, 2010
• February 3rd, 2010
• March 3rd, 2010
• April 7th, 2010

In addition to the monthly meetings, the club members also rent out a swimming pool several times during the winter months to catch up on boating and try out new designs. The public is welcome to watch and talk with the members. The dates are as follows:

• January 30th, 2010 @ 21:00: Goulbourn Recreational Complex
• February 20th, 2010 @ 21:00: Goulbourn Recreational Complex

Summer 2010 Meetings

Official start of Tuesday runs at Andrew Hayden Park May 11, 2010 Come down and see us, every Tuesday, between 6pm an 8:30pm (approx). If the weather's bad, or we're not there, stop by the Tim Hortons up the road for a chat.	Google Maps
Submarine Regatta - Dows Lake June 19, 2010 The ninth annual Ottawa meeting of the SUBCOM ON, bringing together submariners from across Ontario. This year, the event will take place at a new venue.	Google Maps
Regatta in Merrickville, Ontario July 3-4, 2010 Come watch as club members run with the big boys, in the Rideau Canal locks. A beautiful setting, we are there all weekend. Boats will run from 10 to 4.
Stewart Park Festival, Perth, Ontario July 17-18, 2010 Sail in the mighty Tay river, right in the heart of downtown Perth (lots of shopping nearby for the wives too :). Event starts at 10am and continues until 4pm.	Google Maps
Rideau Canal Festival at Dows Lake July 31-August 1, 2010 As part of the Rideau Canal Festival, the Rideau Nautical Modellers will participate in various activities throughout this event. Saturday, the club will be present from mid-afternoon, and will participate in a "Mini Parade of Lights" from 20:30 to 21:00. There will be radio control model boats at Dows Lake Pavilion on Sunday, from around 10:00 to 16:00. Models will be on static display during the Canoe events on Monday. More information about the Rideau Canal Festival is available on their web site.	Google Maps
RNM Memorial Regatta - Dows Lake August 22, 2010 This is an open regatta for anyone who wants to bring and run a boat. The yearly event was originally named in memory of long-time member Warren Thurston. This year will begin the tradition of honouring all former members of the club who have passed away.	Google Maps
Last Day at Pond October 26, 2010 This is the last official summer meeting that the Andrew Haydon Pond. After this, the water generally becomes more solid than liquid.	Google Maps