NSC is once again offering Social Day-Cruising. You don’t own a keelboat but would like to get on one? You have a keelboat but would like to show others the ropes or need help in stronger winds? We can match you up once a week! Visit our Social Day-Cruising update page.
Woohoo! The Yard Gate is now fully operational! Members are asked to resume using their gate passes to gain entry to the yard. Thank you to James Pole for overseeing and assisting with the repairs and to our Members for being patient throughout this process.
As a reminder, vehicles are permitted to park in or use the yard under the following conditions:
We need experienced volunteers as Race Officers and Markset leads, for weeknight races September 6-29. Normally, our race bosuns fill these roles. However, this year our staff have significant school and career commitments, and we wish them well. Therefore, we ask members to step up so we can run these races.
From long time NSC members — PLEASE READ & SHARE — My name is Greg Dargavel. My wife, Pam Hopkins-Dargavel, is a former nurse who is in liver failure because she contracted hepatitis C through an accidental patient needle stick at a local hospital. I can’t find the words to describe how hard it is…
Our annual Midnight Madness Race was held on a beautiful moonlit night this past Friday. Eleven avid skippers and their crew embarked on this mission to sail in the dark, and to challenge their sailing abilities.
Thirteen boats made it out for the joint NSC/BYC Single-Handed Keelboat Race on Sunday, August 14. Kudos to RO John Gardner for getting in a race in the very light winds.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member Johan (John) Jacob “Joby” Otterspoor. A Celebration of John’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on September 17. Details are available in this obituary.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member Johan (John) Jacob “Joby” Otterspoor. A Celebration of John’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on September 17. Details are available in this obituary.
105.5mm of rain in 2 days: the wettest two days for Ottawa in 18 years. If your tender is stored alongside your boat, please take a moment and check if some bailing is required.