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,…
Our Ottawa and Gatineau hospitals are in need of PPE to protect all of us from COVID-19. They are seeking surgical masks, N-95 masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, face shields, goggles, feet/head coverings, disinfectant wipes and viral swab kits. University of Ottawa medical students are picking up donations from across the community. If you have…
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Dock Top Project volunteer effort that was scheduled for March and early April 2020 has been put on hold. Many thanks to all those who signed up in support of this important project. Stay healthy and look after each other. We will need your help at some point in…
If you own at boat at NSC, it’s time to ensure you have completed the online form to provide or confirm your insurance information. We won’t be able to assign your slip number until proof of insurance information has been received.
Thanks to the efforts of a crew of dedicated volunteers and staff, the harbour was successfully closed on Friday, 15 Nov. All docks are now tucked into their winter resting places. The yard remains accessible, but once the snow accumulates, the gates will be chained and locked for the Winter.
We are now in the last steps to prepare the harbour and yard for winter. The date for closure of the Harbour is 16 November. At that time, the Service docks, Face dock, and parts of W dock will be moved to the centre of the harbour area and away from the walls. It is…
Yard closures remain in effect so Service Providers can move boats efficiently. Members who need to haul out their own boats, or who need to remove heavy equipment from their boats, can get vehicle access the yard during closure hours through the Club Staff. The updated dates and facility changes are as follows:
The South lifting crane has been repaired and is now operational.
In preparation for haul out, over the next two weeks, members who have trailers in the yard are asked to either take them home, if possible; or, to ensure they can be easily moved (ie. no locks or blocks, tires inflated, cleared of loose material). Trailers will be moved to the grassed area along the…