October 30th was another successful Trailered Boat Co-operative haul-out. Working together as a team, boat owners of 11 boats that are stored on trailers hauled out all 11 boats and de-masted several by 12:30. Many hands make light work and the added help of Harbour Committee members Rene and JR on the tractor made it…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time NSC member George Simpson, a founding member of the Able Sail program at NSC. See this obituary and read Peter Wood’s tribute, outlining George’s role in starting the Able Sail program.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long-time NSC member Gary Hunt, owner of Tanzer 26 “Sun Tanz”, who passed away October 8, 2021.
On Tuesday, 19 October, Water Survey Canada will be installing a new water level monitoring station adjacent to the ramp leading to the main docks. This station feeds the water level and flow monitoring system provided to the public by Environment Canada. Members are asked to use caution when transiting the area.
Please be advised that the indoor lift at the Club is out of order until further notice. Technicians have been contacted and maintenance is underway. We apologize for this inconvenience and will provide an update when the lift is operational.
In order to allow for more flexibility for this coming weekend’s racing and yard reconfiguration activities, cradle placement has been changed from Monday, 18 Oct, to Tuesday, 19 Oct. For member’s safety, the yard will be closed from 0800 hrs until 1600 hrs due to heavy machinery moving the cradles.
In case you are wondering where they went, the majority of the yellow private race marks have been safely hauled out and stored for the winter, to prevent loss due to ice floes. Only Mark S remains in place for this winter, as its anchor could not be lifted. All marks will be redeployed in…
Members, Is your boat stored on a trailer? Do you sometimes have a hard time finding enough hands to help haul out? If your boat weighs less than the NSC crane weight limit (10,000 lbs) and you are available on 30 October, the Trailered Boat Co-operative may be just what you need! For more information…
Members are reminded to please exercise care when pressure washing boats after hauling out at the cranes so that adjacent boats on W Dock are not inadvertently covered with grit and grime.
Gobble! Gobble! Gobble! Folks, the ever-popular NSC Turkey Trot Pursuit is on Monday October 11th! This is an open club member’s pursuit sail race. All sailboats, members and guests welcome. Registered Handicaps are not required!