Until the parts for our normal pump arrive and are installed, James has modified “Old yeller” back into service as backup. Some of you may remember how this old pump works, here’s a refesher… To operate turn motor on with toggle switch – see picture below – and open hose valve as normal. This pump…
Volunteer appreciation of open water swim On September 26, Counsellor Theresa Kavanagh held a volunteer appreciation evening at the Ron Kolbus Centre where she celebrated volunteer achievements. Richard Pessah, Judy Piel, from Bushtukah, Tony Wright, and I accepted an award on behalf of all of the volunteers associated with the Bring on the Bay open…
Crane techs have been on site today. The lifting motor on the North Crane is operational but the boom must be operated by hand using lines. Please take your time and be cautious.
Two setbacks yesterday on the same afternoon! First, the Pump-Out system is currently under repair, parts are order. On the same afternoon, our North Crane stopped – crane technicians are on site now. Will post updates as they happen, we appreciate your patience.
To help ease the wait times we have reintroduced the “puck buzzer” system for food orders as of September 25th. Please step up to the bar and our friendly bar and Galley crew will gladly serve your drinks and take your menu orders right there at the bar. You’ll receive a puck buzzer to tell…
NSC offers racing about 100 days a year. 99/100 we are well organized but there’s sometimes one that gets away on us. So apologies for not having a starting boat on the water for the 26 km race. Fortunately, racers are adaptable and self-started. The scoring for this race will use each boat’s self-reported start…
Members ! We have been working at finding the right model to best serve you in the The Galley and bar. In talking to many of you – we haven’t got it right. It is a balancing act of ensuring you get the best service possible, dealing with staff shortages, and being fiscally responsible. To…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Maureen Godfrey, an NSC member of 38 years . The obituary may be viewed here.
The NSC-hosted 26 km Race (formerly the 20 Mile Race) runs this Sunday, September 24, with the warning at 1100, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. Boats should record their rounding and finish times, per Part I of the SIs, when passing P Mark, aligned with the Camp Fortune tower. Submit…
This year’s Fantastic Nepean Fall Regatta (FaNFaRE 2023) was held Sept 9-10. A total of 40 boats, from six dinghy fleets, participated: Martins, Club 420s, 505s, Open Catamarans, Albacores and Fireballs. Several boats came from out of town, including Kingston, Pointe-Claire, and Aylmer. The winds were particularly light on Saturday – some participants were towed…