Winter Speaker Program Wednesday April 6: Peter Falus
The History of Rigging – Peter’s slide-show describes the development & evolution of sailing ship types and rigging from earliest records to the present day.
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Still, a matter of Insurance
In a recent post, Michael Hoffman described a new process for keeping NSC’s records of your Insurance details up to date. The “online form” has worked very well, had some very positive feedback and a few of you still need to update our records. Please do.
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Winter Speaker Program Wednesday March 30: Rod Riley
Cruising the BVI’s Permanently – Here’s Rod’s story: “I stepped on a sailboat for the first time in my life at 60. Totally hooked. Two weeks later we owned a Venture Newport 23. Three years later we bought a 1988 Bayfield 32 and down to the BVI’s we went”.
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Congratulations to Jade and Jay
Their Little Baby Girl Peyton Bea Morden arrived early this morning March 21 at 6:03 am weighting 8lbs 13 oz. Everyone is doing fine.
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Powering an aging saildrive with an electric motor for under $1000
Is your aging saildrive-equipped engine becoming a concern? Replacing one can run into significant expense. But how about replacing it with an electric motor for under $1000?
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Board Update: February and early March 2016
Sunday March 13, 5:05 PM. 10 deg C outside. Sun pouring in. Impossible not to think about the sailing season that lies ahead. Even with an extra day in the month, I missed a February report, so here is the February and “early March” version.
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Winter Speakers Program Wed. March 23: Fraser Robidoux
Engine rebuild or replacement? Fraser will discuss various options and the pros and cons of replacement or rebuild, as well as provide tips and information to help guide fellow sailors as they try to deal with engine issues.
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Winter Speakers Program Wed. March 16: Alexei Pachkevitch
Sailing from Toronto to Thunder Bay – With stunning imagery Alexei will show you how he and his wife Elena sailed from Toronto via Lake Erie and the Manitoulin Basin of Lake Huron, and the North shore of Lake Superior to Thunder Bay.
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Fleet | Sailing | Volunteers
2016 Sailing Program Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteerism is at the heart of NSC’s success and a beneficial way for members to connect with the club and shape the direction of programs and activities. If you enjoy sailing at NSC and are looking for an easy way to get more involved, Fleet is currently seeking 2016 Chief Promoters and organisers (Chairs) for…
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Winter Speakers Program Wed. March 9: Elisabeth Sarazin
Years on Tall Ships: Elisabeth Sarazin-Laan grew up sailing at NSC and has since sailed as crew on 10 different tall ships. Last year, she went to sea for 10 months, sailing as a teacher with Class Afloat,