Members, we are fortunate to have a good season ahead to enjoy our boats. With the warmer weather, upriver outings and sunset sails await! The yard access plan is working well and members are encouraged to come to the club to prepare and launch their boats. If you need a Service Provider to get you…
The NSC yard is now open to members from 0800 to 2100 hrs, 7 days a week. Although entry to the yard and dock area is restricted outside these hours, members returning from using their boats in the evening (after 2100 hrs) can exit through the West gate next to the clubhouse. Members who have launched…
For all those keel boats on trailers that participate in the volunteer cooperative launch, the date has now been set as 6 June 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; Erin O’Connor and Kim MacDonald,…
There has been a lot happening since the last update five days ago. On Friday we received written approval from the City of Ottawa to open NSC yard and launch facilities to our members. However, before doing so, we need to put in place mechanisms to ensure everyone’s safety. Since Friday, your Board has been…
As you know, the situation created by this global pandemic has been exceptional – the impacts have been wide reaching including at our sailing club. Your Board of Directors has been meeting every 2nd week as we monitor the impact of Covid-19 on NSC and attempt to make plans for the 2020 season which is…
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board posted a YouTube video, recorded April 2, 2020, titled “Lac Deschênes and the Ottawa River Basin”. The presentation provides excellent insight in understanding the situation we face each spring, and the efforts to control and mitigate flooding;
As we get further into April and the weather starts to feel more spring-like, our thoughts usually turn to boating and preparing for the upcoming season. However this year is very different – we are wondering when (or maybe if) the season will get underway. Your Board of Directors has been working very hard behind…
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Thomas Devey who passed away on February 24, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Nicole Choquette who passed away on April 8, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
The Ottawa River Regulation Planning Board has introduced a new graphical Water Level Forecast for Lac Deschênes, which shows the current & forecast water levels, along with median and historical high and low levels.