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Commodore’s Sailpast Postponed to 25 July
ByCommodore 2026-07-222026-07-25

Due to the inclement weather anticipated for 18 July, we have made the decision to reschedule Commodore’s Sailpast to next Saturday, 25 July. Anniversary burgee pickup will also be rescheduled to 25 July. Further details and updated Sailing Directions are provided below.

This year’s costume theme is Gilligan’s Island. Think stormy seas, tropical islands, and, of course, the wonderfully ridiculous castaways from the classic 1960s sitcom.

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Governance

NSC Annual Meeting – 18 March 2026
ByCommodore 2026-03-042026-05-09

The NSC Annual Meeting of Members will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in person at Harbourview Hall starting with a very casual Members’ reception at 18h30 and formally at 19h30. Official meeting materials, including proxy voting forms, will be available by March 9, 2026. At the meeting, three members are seeking your support…

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Governance | Members | Notice

NSC Annual Report — 2025 Season Summary
ByCommodore 2025-12-012025-12-01

I’m pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report — a look back at the projects, programs, and people that shaped this season at NSC. You’ll find updates from each Director, reflections from staff and volunteers, and a clear picture of where we’ve made progress and where we’re continuing to invest our effort. Thank you for…

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Membership | Notice

Last Chance to Complete the NSC Member Survey
ByCommodore 2025-08-262025-08-26

We’ve had a great response so far—thank you to everyone who’s already shared their thoughts and experiences! Your feedback is invaluable and greatly appreciated. If you haven’t had a chance to complete the survey yet, there’s still time. A reminder email went out today, and the survey window will close on September 2. Don’t miss…

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Your Story Matters – Tell Us in 10 Minutes
ByCommodore 2025-08-182025-08-26

In the coming days, you’ll receive an invitation to a special NSC member survey via email. This isn’t just another questionnaire—it’s about your journey: what brought you to boating, and what brought you through NSC’s doors. You’ll also have the chance to share your thoughts on the Club today. It takes less than 10 minutes,…

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Governance

The “other election” results
ByCommodore 2025-04-292025-05-02

While Elections Canada is still busy counting ballots from yesterday’s federal election, we’re happy to report that all the directors you elected at our last Annual Meeting have hit the ground running. At our first meeting, everyone stepped into the roles they were slated to take on — and you can check out the latest…

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Governance | Notice

The NSC By-Law
ByCommodore 2025-03-172025-03-17

As we approach our Annual Meeting, this is a reminder that a new By-Law was adopted at the Special Meeting of Members on September 21, 2024. The updated By-Law has been posted as part of the meeting materials and can be accessed here. The previous (“legacy”) By-Law remains available here for reference only. Our website’s…

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Expired | Governance | Notice

Nominations to the Board of Directors
ByCommodore 2025-03-112025-04-17

With sincere thanks to our dedicated Nominating Committee, we are pleased to present a full slate of Directors for your consideration at the upcoming Annual Meeting. You can find the Committee’s report here, along with personal backgrounds—and, in some cases, photos—of each nominee at this location. Five new faces have volunteered – Bob Dougall, Mike…

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Governance | Notice

2025 Annual Report
ByCommodore 2025-03-062025-03-17

Our Annual Report is now available for review! Each of your Directors has provided an update on the past fiscal year, which ended in October 2024. As we reflect on our 45th year, I am inspired by the progress of our club—driven by the invaluable contributions of our members and volunteers, the dedication and perseverance…

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Cruising | Notice | Sailing

Transatlantic: Go south ’till the butter melts then turn right!
ByCommodore 2024-12-202025-01-11

NSC Members Richard Pessah (R) and Ian Torrie (L) recently completed the transatlantic “Atlantic Rally for Cruisers” (ARC) aboard “Mira”, an Amel 54. This photo was taken as they landed in Rodney Bay St Lucia. Ian joined the crew in Magala Spain and Richard rounded out the crew for the 3000nm southern crossing route (“……

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