For all those keel boats on trailers that participate in the volunteer cooperative haulout, the date has been set as October 31 2020. Please note that due to COVID-19, procedures will be modified in order to keep all participants safe. Further details will be sent out by the organizers: Kim MacDonald and Erin O’Connor as…
As planning and preparation for haulout and winter storage begins, members are reminded of Harbour Policy 7.3.1 that stipulates (under Ontario law) that the discharge of contaminants into the harbour is prohibited. This includes substances such as plumbers antifreeze and ethylene glycol. Boat owners are responsible for the full recovery and removal of these chemicals.
It was an amazing day for the “20 Mile” Race, which was the final ILD event of the year. 23 boats enjoyed what was an unseasonably warm day, reaching 25°C, with blustery southerly winds of 10-20 knots. 20 Mile Race Results and Cumulative ILD Results now available. Original details here.
Parts A & F of the Interclub Sailing Instructions address the upcoming Sunday afternoon Frostbite races, the format of which is a little different this year. Following a request from the dinghy sailors, Amendment #2 has also been issued, to provide for a Catamaran & Dinghy class as a third start.
The third and final Queen’s Park time trial ran Sunday, September 20. There was no wind at the originally scheduled start time of 1330, but shortly after 1400, the wind filled in, allowing for a good beat up to Queen’s Park in 5-7 knots from the NW, and a return back to P mark in…
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Jack LeMay who passed away on September 7, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Jack LeMay who passed away on September 7, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
Work has progressed faster than anticipated. As of this afternoon (Thursday) members can use the West gate again. Please obey the caution tape and stay off the fresh concrete. The area between the East Stairs and Annex / Boardwalk is now closed. If in the boatyard, the washrooms can be accessed via the South side…