NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is the undisputed highlight of our sailing year. It is on Thanksgiving Monday, with first signal on the lake at 1100. Sail once or twice around the yellow Olympic circle marks. Slow boats start first, fast boats start last, and everyone has a good time. Open to keelboats, dinghies…
The Dark & Stormy Series is a continuation of our weeknight racing program, and runs Thursday evenings, Oct 2, 9, 16 & 23, beginning with a Skippers Meeting at 1700 under the blue tent, followed by a warning at 1750. Get all the details here, and join us for what is truly the last round-the-buoys…
The NSC Frostbite Series runs Sunday afternoons on the first three Sundays after weeknight racing ends, which, in 2025, is September 28, October 5 & 12. There are two races per day, with the first warning signal at 13:30, per Part F of the Sailing Instructions. There will be separate starts for PHRF, JAM and…
If you plan to use the cranes at NSC to launch, haulout, unstep or step your mast, then for safety reasons, you must have participated in a “crane familiarization” session. The next session will be held on Saturday, October 4, 1100-1200, at the North Crane. Please register online. See the NSC Crane Usage page for…
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Special Fleet Awards, including the Commodore’s Cup, Boole Trophy, and Dumper Plaque. As is tradition, all Members are invited to nominate NSC sailors, boats or groups for these prestigious and fun awards. The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 31, 2025. Read all about these Special Fleet Awards…
Whether racing or cruising, keelboats are expected to be equipped with appropriate lights if on the water after sunset; these are required both by the Collision Regulations (ColRegs), and our Sailing Instructions (SIs). There is nothing in our Interclub SIs that precludes keelboat races from being run after sunset, and sailors should be prepared for…
My favourite event of the summer just got better! I’ve been taking part in Midnight Madness ever since I had a boat at NSC, but this year the organizers added something new — a Parade of Lights before the race. It was a huge success and a lot of fun. Many boats got very creative:…
Midnight Madness runs Friday, August 15, 2025. Come enjoy a great evening on the water. This fun event draws a large contingent of NSC sailors who enjoy not only racing, but also the challenge of sailing at night. This event is open only to keelboats.
The 2025 Sailing Instructions are now available. As always, there are some noteworthy changes that have been introduced, so be sure to review these before you head out to the race course. The Ice Breaker series start May 6th, and the regular Spring Series are scheduled to start May 13th. Be sure you are registered…
Race Registration is now open! Register now and sign up for RC Duty to get your choice of dates. Ice Breaker Races start on May 6th. NSC members should use the NSC online Race Registration portal. The process for online registration is unchanged from the previous few years, but those having difficulties should review these…