On possibly the hottest weekend of this summer, about 25 boats and over 100 folks met up-river for our signature cruising rendezvous at Baskins Beach. Some by boat, and some by road; old friends gathered, and new friendships were formed.
Yes, the weather and winds were crazy on Sunday, August 8. Lots of very heavy downpours amidst thunderstorms, and as reported by multiple weather stations and sailors alike, the wind was constantly changing direction. And yes, the winds did gust over 40 knots a couple of times in the afternoon. But…
Despite a very light-air month of August, the Social Day-Cruising fleet was on the water each week for an afternoon cruise with a healthy mixture of experienced and eager new sailors. In particularly light winds, spinnakers went up and swim ladders went down.
Come enjoy live music in the Members Lounge every Friday Night! Check out the current lineup.
A new web page has been created, showing the wind & weather over the past 24 hours, in 10-minute increments. This page was created based on feedback from members who commented that they liked to review the winds from their sail the previous day.
A gathering for NSC dinghy and catamaran sailors and friends, and CanSail dinghy students from Advantage Boating. Show off your boat, take a new or old friend out for a sail, gather round for snacks and swapping tall tales. Saturday 13 August 2022, 3 to 6pm.
The most ridiculous activity in NSC’s year: the 2022 Harbourmaster’s Race, Saturday 13 August. Big people in little youth boats sailing in the harbour. Open to any members, guests, staff at least 18 years old, including Advantage Boating sailors. We provide the boats.
The NSC-hosted Stony Point Race runs this Sunday, August 7, with the warning at 1000, 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 your finish time as soon…
We are very pleased and proud to tell you about one of our own ; Kyber Lovshin, who you can see below learning how to fly on the Waszp in Kingston. His whole family have been life long members at NSC and clubs in the area. A very busy racer and wind athlete – congratulations…
The inaugural NSC Club Championships were held in shifty southerly winds of 8 to 12 knots with gusts in the high teens, on July 23 & 24. Representatives from the J-22 fleet, the 505, the C&C 27, PHRF Division 2, JAM B and the 2.4mR fleets competed in equally matched 2.4mR sailboats provided by their…