We’ve had a great response so far—thank you to everyone who’s already shared their thoughts and experiences! Your feedback is invaluable and greatly appreciated. If you haven’t had a chance to complete the survey yet, there’s still time. A reminder email went out today, and the survey window will close on September 2. Don’t miss…
Purple Martins returned to the NSC colony on their usual schedule, April 17, 2025. This season we recorded only 15 nesting pairs, producing 61 nestlings, all of which were banded. Unfortunately, this marks the lowest number on record for our site. One unusual highlight was the discovery of a leucistic Purple Martin nestling, a rare…
Event Overview On August 16, 2025, an enthusiastic group of sailors gathered on the NSC deck for an exhilarating day of racing in the inner harbour. The event brought together big personalities (people) and small boats (O’pen Bics) promising an unforgettable experience for all involved. The Final Showdown The last leg of the race featured…
My favourite event of the summer just got better! I’ve been taking part in Midnight Madness ever since I had a boat at NSC, but this year the organizers added something new — a Parade of Lights before the race. It was a huge success and a lot of fun. Many boats got very creative:…
In the coming days, you’ll receive an invitation to a special NSC member survey via email. This isn’t just another questionnaire—it’s about your journey: what brought you to boating, and what brought you through NSC’s doors. You’ll also have the chance to share your thoughts on the Club today. It takes less than 10 minutes,…
Mobility Cup 2025, August 25–29 | Pointe Claire, Quebec The Mobility Cup returns this summer, hosted by the Quebec Adapted Sailing Association (AQVA) and the Pointe Claire Yacht Club. This annual regatta invites sailors with disabilities — along with their companion sailors — to compete in Martin 16 keelboats. Over five exciting days of racing,…
NSC’s Harbourmaster’s Race returns on 16 August 2025. Adults (18+), members, guests, staff, and Advantage Boating sailors can join in sailing O’pen Bic youth boats in the harbour. Boats are provided. Event Details Known Tactics (only one of these is allowed) Contact
Dinghy Skills Training sessions for August are available for registration! Don’t hesitate! Register now! Sessions will be held on four Fridays: August 8, 15, 22, and 29. Held in a supportive and encouraging environment, NSC’s Dinghy Skills Training focuses on skill development for beginner dinghy sailors. The program includes both on-land and on-water components —…
Course Changes The Fall Series for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening racing starts the week of August 11. This means that for the keelboats, the locations of your courses will change, as per the Sailing Instructions. Warning Signal Time Change Also, the time of the first warning signal is 15 minutes earlier, for all weeknight…
This year’s Commodore’s SailPast embraced a Mediterranean theme, and everything — from the weather and décor to the food, music, and turnout — was AMAZING! We had an impressive 75 boats sail or cruise past our Commodore, Corey Glynn, aboard HiJinx. A big thank-you to Luke Shepard for setting the SailPast course, and to the…