Commodore’s Communique to Members Fellow Members, The aim of this note is to provide a brief update on some recent changes that have occurred at theBoard level and within our staff. Vice Commodore Paul Wagner, our Vice Commodore, has stepped down from the Board effective 31 October.Unfortunately, his work commitments have changed and, as such,…
This year a new “Moonlit Frostbite” race series was run on three Thursday evenings from October 9th to 23rd, following the end of the regular Thursday night JAM and One-Design races. The idea, conceived by Hugh Morrin and approved by the Fleet Captain, was to hold three self-organized races on Thursday evenings. Hugh’s idea was…
A reminder for everyone that we’re planning to close the NSC Harbour on November 14. Amongst other things, this means that the Service Dock, W-1 Dock and the docks in front of the Club (F-Dock) will be inaccessible and moved to their winter locations which block the east end of X-Dock and the east side…
We are approaching one of the busiest times in the NSC Yard as we re-configure for winter storage. Before you make plans to come over to NSC to prepare your own boat for storage, please be mindful of the following access restrictions planned for the Yard between now and October 28: Please reach out to…
Consolidating some good news here: Switch repairs just completed on the South Crane and some heroic efforts by our Staff – including a cross-Province pickup – makes it 3/3: Both Cranes and our Pump Out are back up and running, sorry for any inconvenience.
Quick update to let you know that the motorized boom on the North Crane is repaired and fully operational.
The first of the Moonlit Frostbite races was held on Thursday, October 5, but there was no risk of frostbite. Sailors on 8 boats from NSC and BYC enjoyed 25°C temperatures and a moderate wind out of the south, on what was almost certainly the last day of summer weather for 2023. The windward-leeward course…
As we slide toward “that season that shall not be named“, it is time to plan preparations to store your boat. Likewise, we are preparing to reconfigure the Yard for storage and all Member-Boat-Owners should be advised of upcoming deadlines and planned closures. Trailer Launch and Park owners also have updated schedules because this year,…
The 2023 2.4mR Canadian Championship was held September 21 – 24 in Toronto, ON. This event was hosted by the National Yacht Club and included 2.4mR’s (open to adaptive and able-bodied sailors alike). In all, 26 competitors, one from Puerto Rico, 10 from the USA and 15 from Canada participated in this absolutely fantastic event,…