Long time BYC member and well known Ottawa racer Kirk Robertson and his partner fulfilled a 20 year “promise” to themselves by sailing a stock Tanzer 26 (with outboard) to Halifax.
Come and celebrate St Paddy’s day at NSC. Come and enjoy our St Paddy’s day special menu. Cozy up to Occasional Pudding Celtic and more for you to enjoy all evening long. No tickets required for this special event, just come as you are with all your friends.
Thank you to the just over 300 folks that have submitted their proof of insurance information via the website form. That’s just a little over half of the boat owners at NSC, so another 50% to go! For those that have yet to do so please visit the website here. It only takes a few minutes…
Sailors usually focus on the expensive options of sailing internationally such as buying a suitable boat or chartering, and overlook the fact that with their sailing expertise they would be welcomed as crew by fellow sailors with boats in ports around the world, including Australia with its amazing sailing venues..
Ron Shute and Doris Parolin will help demystify what you need in terms of skills and certifications (ICC and other) to sail your own boat or a charter boat and to join major “big boat” races, on your own or with others in beautiful locations around the world.
Over two months since the AGM and past the halfway point to spring Launch 2017… must be time to talk sailing and boating again! Your 2017 Fleet Committee has been active these past months laying the foundation for another great season of fun and competitive club sailing.
Tony Wright will describe a thrilling 2015 bare-boat sailing charter in Thailand, and share ideas on selecting a charter boat, what to take with you, and how to check the boat over.
Mooring invoices were mailed February 1st, and payment is due by March 1st. Along with your mooring invoice, you should have received a pre-printed race registration form, which we would encourage you to submit now, before you forget about it or lose it.
$45/person + HST (covers all painting supplies). Select Paint Night to purchase your Tickets for this wonderful event. This event is open to the general public and members. No experience required! Just follow along while our Painting Instructor guides you step-by-step through the featured painting, called Sail Away, in about two hours*.
Our popular Winter Speaker series continues February 15 with Matthew Bastian & Fred Horst. They will present their experience sailing the North Channel – a much requested topic.