Join us on 19 July for our annual Commodore’s Sailpast! This year’s theme is Mediterranean. Prizes will be given for the top three boats who are best decorated to theme. Bragging rights will be awarded to the dock with the greatest number of decorated boats. Light refreshments and a specialty cocktail will be served, anniversary burgees distributed and live entertainment playing for all to enjoy.
Dress up your self, your boat, your family or your dog! The annual Commodore’s Sailpast is the official club celebration of the sailing season. We sail, motor or paddle past the Commodore, and then we party. No boat? We guarantee to get you on the water.
Let’s get together to celebrate our community and being together. All NSC members and guests welcome. Aiming for 75 boats this year, so be there!
The day’s event
- 11am to 1pm Anniversary burgee pickup, Membership meet and greet, West Lawn
If it’s your 10 / 15 / 20 … 45 (!) year membership anniversary, come and collect your commemorative burgee. - 1pm Social time, West Lawn
Say ahoy! to people you have always wanted to meet. Show off your Mediterranean themed costume. - 1pm Need a boat ride / Got space on your boat?
Check in at the whiteboard on West Lawn. We guarantee to get you on the water. - 1:45pm Leave the harbor for Sailpast
- 2:45pm Sailpast
The Commodore anchors out on the lake. Boats parade past the Commodore and salute by luffing their sails, waving a hand, dipping their burgee or firing a water pistol. - 3:30pm-7:30pm Cocktails and sounds of a live band (TBD).
How to sailpast
Decorate yourself, your crew and your boat. Flags and loud clothing are the order of the day. Dress in your most outdated Mediterranean wear! Bonus points if your original clothes still fit.
Sail and motor boats
- Leave harbour by 1:45pm
- Gather on the water at C mark by 2:15
- Gun sounds 2:45pm
- Follow Fleet Captain on C&C27 Makai
- Sail or motor in line astern
- Through starting line, round yellow buoy
- Salute Commodore on their moored boat.
Kayak and paddleboard
- Go directly to the Commodore’s boat
- Salute immediately at 2:45pm, ahead of the parade
- Move to the West side of the Commodore’s boat to safely watch the parade.