Members assigned a wet mooring are reminded to ensure their boats are moored such that there is no overhang over the main dock span (ie. bows, anchors, pulpits). As well, there is only one type of authorized dock bumper that can be installed as other designs will cause our newly decked docks to rot prematurely. …
All wet-moored boat owners are requested to check bilges under the engine and in the keel sump for contaminant leakage. If there is any sign of contamination, owners must turn their bilge pump OFF until the source of the leak is repaired and the bilge cleaned of contaminants.
In advance of our already scheduled ABLE Sail Camps for Kids/Youth in August, we are offering complimentary “Give it a Go” orientation opportunities. These sessions are meant to enable both children and their families the opportunity to SEE our facility, to MEET our instructors and staff, to GET IN boats, and to get a feel…
With Ontario moving to Step 3 in COVID measures on 16 July, we will be able to enjoy our boats and the club for the remainder of the season. Members who have not yet launched their boats are asked to get them in the water as soon as possible so the yard space can be…
SI Amendment #1 has been posted on the Sailing Instructions page. Of note, the JAM fleet splits have been modified to: JAM A: 0-211; JAM B: 212-232; JAM C: 233+.
Registration is now open for NSC’s new “Start Keelboat Sailing” week-long day camp for youth for ages 13+. No previous sailing experience required. Aboard NSC’s C&C 27, Sesiya, a small group of youth will learn the basics of sailing and focus on the initial development of practical skills while participating in operation of a keelboat.
There is a new group converging in our NSC family that is likely of interest to many of you. If you sail out of the yard in some way (dinghy, dry sail, dolly or ramp launch), then consider joining this email group to chat about all the specifics that concern us “dry sailors”. This is…
Want to know how close behind, or far ahead, of your competition you need to be to beat them on corrected time? Then check out NSC’s new PHRF Handicap Comparison tool.
On Friday, 16 July, the Ontario provincial COVID measures will change to Step 3. The latest provincial regulation is here. A summary of each step is here. For NSC this means that in addition to the easing of restrictions in Step 2, the clubhouse can open to members with some restrictions which are listed below…
The yard is now open to vehicle access. Members are reminded to park in designated areas and to not block trailer-launched or dry sail boats. Please drive slowly as we have children and families at the Sailing School.