Volunteer Cooperative Trailer Launch, Saturday May 22
For all members awareness and those participating. The volunteer cooperative trailer launch will be happening this Saturday May 22nd, starting at 8:00AM at both the North and South cranes.
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Overflow Parking now available for Trailers Only
Parking in the overflow parking area to the east of the main gate is now permitted for members’ trailers. A bosun can give members access to the area, and will ensure that members’ trailers are locked.
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2021 Dock Top Replacement Project – Completed
This year’s dock top demolition has been completed in record time over the 20/21 March weekend. A and X dock mains are now having new stringers and decking installed over the next month. A big “Thank You” to all the hard working members who came out. Well done to all of you!!! No further volunteer…
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Yard Electrical Connections and Access
For members with boats being stored in the yard this Winter, the staff will be disconnecting all power cords from yard power as of Monday, 14 December 2020. Winter yard access will be via the West gate except after a snowstorm. Please check with the Front Office to confirm accessibility.
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Checking Boats in the Yard over the Winter
If you happen to go to the yard this winter to check on your boat and see other boats’ tarps have come loose, or any other situation that appears amiss, please try to identify the boat and make the staff aware (Julie: admin@nsc.ca or James: facilities@nsc.ca) so the owner(s) can be contacted.
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Harbour Closure – 9 November 2020
That time is upon us. The NSC harbour will close on Monday, 9 November, 2020. This means that W-dock and the Service docks will be moved to their winter location. All boats on the East side of A and on W dock must be removed. The pump out and river water will also be shut…
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Fall Yard Schedule – Key Dates (Updated)
For your awareness and planning, here are the key dates for fall yard activities (below the “MORE” button):
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Winter Yard Storage is at a Premium – Do you have other options?
Winter yard storage at NSC is at a premium for this coming winter, and some members with new boats are being told they cannot keep their boats at NSC this winter. Is your boat on a trailer, and is there somewhere else that you could store it this winter? If so, you are encouraged/requested to…
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Winter Mast Storage
For masts stored on the NSC racks, spreaders must be completely removed and not taped or hanging from the shrouds. Masts must also be labelled with this form; please print and put in a plastic bag affixed to your mast.
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Reminder – Contaminant Discharge Policy
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.