NSC to host the first International Harbourmaster Race
“My Race” – aka the annual NSC HarbourMaster Race – is next Saturday, August 23, 2014 and frankly, if I can cram myself into an O’Pen Bic to race around the Harbour, so can you!
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It’s time to get Seaworthy
After what can only be described as a “weird” start to the year, we’ve finally had a decent stretch of weather to enjoy our boats, NSC and the Ottawa River. The exact midpoint of the Sailing Season lands on Saturday, August 2 and that’s your deadline to ensure that your vessel is “seaworthy”. What makes…
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Saturday, July 19 – Power Boat Poker Run Stop At NSC
Notice to members: the power boat poker run will stop at our East dry sail dock. The T end of the dock will serve as one of the runs checkpoints.
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Service Docks: Please be respectful of the time you take
This is a reminder and request to please try and minimize your stay at the Service Dock. Two hours is the maximum stay without special permission.
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2014 Water Levels on the Ottawa River
Update 2014-05-21: As of May 21st, water levels are within a few centimeters of the near record peak reached last year. However, in 2013, the peak was reached May 1st. Now, at 59.74 m, the water level is more than 50 cm
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Spring’s late start, thank you for your patience
It’s been a weird start to the season. Spring’s relatively late arrival combined with some cool and wet weather has postponed our calendar by more than a week. I appreciate your patience
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Boat Security
As many of us are transitioning from the yard to the water, we are often tempted to leave our boats unlocked while on the hard.
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Harbour and Launch Update
The Harbour is now “completely” open with the Dinghy Docks in place.
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The Harbour is now Open
The NSC harbour is open for 2014 business. The Service Docks and W-Dock are in place and both cranes are operational.
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2014 Launch Update & Planned Yard Closures
As you know, Launch is planned for Saturday, May 10, 2014. As of today (Sunday), the ice has finally left our harbour and, of course, Mr Patterson’s boat is the first in her slip. There are some important dates to keep in mind for the coming few weeks: