North Crane Update
Crane techs have been on site today. The lifting motor on the North Crane is operational but the boom must be operated by hand using lines. Please take your time and be cautious.
Harbour and Yard (Harbour Committee) related topics
Crane techs have been on site today. The lifting motor on the North Crane is operational but the boom must be operated by hand using lines. Please take your time and be cautious.
Two setbacks yesterday on the same afternoon! First, the Pump-Out system is currently under repair, parts are order. On the same afternoon, our North Crane stopped – crane technicians are on site now. Will post updates as they happen, we appreciate your patience.
Do you have a tender on the racks? Please check out this Google Form. If you see your tender within the list, please claim ownership so our records can be updated. All unclaimed tenders will be reallocated at months end.
Members: if you do not have permission to store your trailer in overflow parking, we ask that you kindly remove it no later than Friday, 14 July. Trailers that remain in overflow beyond this date may be subject to additional fees.
This year, NSC has provided members with oil absorbing pads for their bilges. Any member with an inboard engine can collect their absorbents from the Office. The goal of this initiative is to absorb minor fuel leaks prior to entering the harbour.
Water in the yard has been restored! Water is available at the docks, at water bottle refill stations and the STC washrooms are open and operational.
The Coast Guard has repositioned buoy K1 it its proper position. K1 marks the western edge of Britannia Shoal; refer to this chart.
Fellow Members, thank you to the many who have already committed to helping with Club Launch! As of May 17 we now have complete teams to assist with various tasks on launch day. Thank you to those who stepped up! Submitted by Mike Landreville
Water levels are dropping steadily. Provided the forecast holds, we should be able to position W and Service Docks safely during the week of May 15-19 and host Commercial Launch on May 20.
Forecasted water levels on the Ottawa River are expected to rise quickly this week. We are watching closely and putting our plans in action – expect some restrictions while we prepare.