Yard Closed for Vehicle Traffic Beginning 11 October
The NSC yard will be closed to regular vehicle traffic beginning Tuesday, 11 October.
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Social Day-cruising 2022 wrap-up
NSC’s Social Day-cruising program underwent a post-pandemic reboot this season. Cruising sailors were finally able to gather again to enjoy time on the water, good company and the wonder of wind propulsion.
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Road Work in Dick Bell Park; Entrance Road to NSC
Members, please note that construction is underway on the road leading to NSC from Carling Avenue. During the resurfacing of the road, please proceed with reduced speed and caution.
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Use of Mast Racks over Winter
As you make plans for haul-out, please keep in mind that the club prefers you store your mast on top of your boat over winter. The mast storage racks are not for general use and you need permission to use them – please read on for details.
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Training For Sailing Judges
Judges are highly-valued volunteers in the sailing community, ensuring fair racing. They are always in demand. Start your path at the Club Judge seminar October 25 + 27. Ramp up to the next level at the Advanced Judge seminar Nov 28, Dec 1 + 5 + 8, and be ready for major away regattas. Register…
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Co-op Mast Take Down Schedule for 2022 Haul Out
Are you interested in joining with others to help take your mast down? Joining others to take down your mast cooperatively is both faster and safer & saves a few bucks. It is also a great opportunity for members to meet each other and work together like a Club!
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Frostbite Series: October 2, 9 & 16
The Interclub Frostbite Series runs the first three Sunday afternoons after weeknight racing, which this year is October 2, 9 & 16. Come enjoy the fall colours and an afternoon of around the buoys racing. There are two races per day, with the first warning signal at 13:30, per Part F of the Sailing Instructions.
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Crane Familiarization & Co-Op Mast Take Down – Saturday, October 1 @ 0800
If you plan to use the standing cranes at NSC to launch, haul-out, de-mast or mast your boat, you must have participated in a “crane familiarization” session. If you haven’t done so already, signup is done online. A crane familiarization session will be held at the North Crane on Saturday, October 1 at 8:00 AM.
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Turkey Trot Social & Potluck
Join us in Harbourview Hall after the Turkey Trot Race to celebrate a great sailing season! Hot turkey sandwiches will be provided. If you’d like to bring a dish for the potluck, please bring a salad or dessert to share for six. There is no cost for this event.
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Report on Queen’s Park Race #3, September 18
BYC hosted the final Queen’s Park Race on Sunday, September 18; this was the sixth, and second-last, race of the Interclub Long-Distance (ILD) Series. The forecast called for lots of rain, but for the start, it was a balmy 21°C with no rain and 3-4 knots out of the SE. But that was soon about…