By Misha Wylie
There is a time of year when the dreamers who aren’t quite ready to let go begin to pull out their wool sweaters, long johns, winter hats, and flashlights for one last hurrah before the first layers of ice creep into the slips.
Celebrate an incredible season of racing! Doors Open: 6:30 pm • Food Stations: 6:45 pm • Presentations: 7:30 pmAfter the awards, enjoy live music — and hit the dance floor! What to expect Great company, long-table communal seating, and food stations throughout the Members’ Lounge Time to mingle with fellow sailors and celebrate the 2026…
The 2026 J/24 North American Championship was held at Port Credit Yacht Club from September 30-October 4. With an ultimate goal of qualification for the October 2027 J/24 Worlds in Rochester NY, the regatta attracted many of the top veteran J/24 teams from across North America. Six boats from NSC took part out of a 24 boat fleet, far more than from any other club. NSC boat Mojito (aka Clear Air), owned and crewed by NSC’s Vince Somoza won the event.
Join us for the Dark & Stormy Series, a continuation of our weeknight racing program, which runs Thursday evenings, Oct 1, 8, 15 & 22. There will be a Skippers Meeting each evening at 1710 under the blue tent, followed by a warning at 1800. Get all the details here, and join us for what…
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 NSC Frostbite Series runs Sunday afternoons on the first three Sundays after weeknight racing ends, which, in 2026, is October 4, 11 & 18. There are two races per day, with the first warning signal at 1330, per Part F of the Sailing Instructions. There will be separate starts for PHRF, JAM and Dinghies….
NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is one of the highlights of our sailing calendar — as always, it runs on Thanksgiving Monday. The format is unchanged from previous years, but the list of boats and their associated start times and handicaps have been updated. Check this list to make sure your boat is on…
As well as competing in glorious weather at FANFARE, the weekend Sept 12-13 saw sailors from NSC taking part and making podium in several other out of town events. These included the 2026 Mobility Cup, Canada’s largest annual regatta for sailors with disabilities, The Lipton Challenge Cup (Viper-640) held at Norton Yacht Club in Conneticut, the J/24 US Nationals in Portland and the J/22 Canadian Championship at Hudson QC.
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…
The NSC-hosted 26 km Race (formerly the 20 Mile Race) runs Sunday, September 27, with the warning at 1100, per Part H and Annex A of the Sailing Instructions. Boats should record their rounding and finish times, per Part I of the SIs, when passing P Mark, aligned with the Camp Fortune tower. Submit your…