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,…
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.