Having delivered a popular presentation on electrical to klick off our Winter series in January, Eric Fleury returns to present more on marine electrical systems and installation techniques.
Some of us were born into sailing, while others find their way onto a boat later in life. Websites have come to play an increasingly important role in introducing people to sailing. In developing NSC’s new website, the Public Relations Committee has been looking at the journeys people take into sailing.
The Chief Scorer is seeking a volunteer to do scoring for Wednesday nights (dinghies) for the coming season. The time commitment is approximately 30 minutes each Wednesday evening after racing. Training is provided. Please contact Jennifer for more information or to express interest.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of founding NSC member, Jack Verheyden. Please take a moment to read the note from Peter. A Celebration of Life for Jack will be held on 20 May in NSC’s Harbourview Hall from 2-4pm. Members are welcome to attend.
In the fast moving digital world, few things stand the test of time like the NSC website. First registered in 1998, the site has gone through many redesigns over the years under the leadership of longtime volunteers Daniel Servranckx and Hugh Morrin.
Members: A friendly reminder that your 2023 Mooring payments are due today, Wednesday 1 March. If you have not done so already, please remit payment as soon as possible. If you require a copy of your invoice or have any questions regarding charges, please contact Jamiie-Lynne at 613-829-6462 or by email.
Each year at the Annual General Meeting the members of the NSC have the opportunity to elect its Board of Directors. Our Bylaw also states that a Director may serve in the same office for a maximum of three terms. To date we are in the fortunate position of having eight directors eligible and willing…
Dan and Theresa Godbout sailed their Beneteau 331 down the St-Lawrence to Baie Comeau and back to Kingston in June 2019. His talk will give you an overview and the highlights of this amazing 6 week trip.
We’re looking ahead to a different type of launch… Only some 10 weeks until boats start launching. And we’ll be launching our new website late winter – early spring too! After many months of consultation, creative thinking and development work, we’re moving ahead with lots of good things! Stay tuned!
Culrose McLaughlin was a trailblazer for mariners of colour in the U.S. and Canada, his career ascent having preceded Jackie Robinson, Willie O’Ree, and Civil Rights. He first came to Canada in 1921. #blackhistorymonth #blackyachtinghistory Courtesy Ashley Newall, author.