Our annual Midnight Madness Race was held on a beautiful moonlit night this past Friday. Eleven avid skippers and their crew embarked on this mission to sail in the dark, and to challenge their sailing abilities.
Thirteen boats made it out for the joint NSC/BYC Single-Handed Keelboat Race on Sunday, August 14. Kudos to RO John Gardner for getting in a race in the very light winds.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member Johan (John) Jacob “Joby” Otterspoor. A Celebration of John’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on September 17. Details are available in this obituary.
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member Johan (John) Jacob “Joby” Otterspoor. A Celebration of John’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM on September 17. Details are available in this obituary.
105.5mm of rain in 2 days: the wettest two days for Ottawa in 18 years. If your tender is stored alongside your boat, please take a moment and check if some bailing is required.
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NSC hosted the joint Stony Point Race on Sunday, August 7; this was the fourth race of the Interclub Long-Distance (ILD) Series. Eight boats showed up for the 1000 warning for what is the longest of all the ILD races, and they were certainly in for an interesting ride!
Once again, one of our own, David Morralee, is spearheading a long distance charity solo sail of a fleet of boats August 16-21, attempting to cover 300km on the Ottawa River in 6 days. The charity is Campfire Circle that hosts camp for kids affected by cancer and their families.
On possibly the hottest weekend of this summer, about 25 boats and over 100 folks met up-river for our signature cruising rendezvous at Baskins Beach. Some by boat, and some by road; old friends gathered, and new friendships were formed.
Yes, the weather and winds were crazy on Sunday, August 8. Lots of very heavy downpours amidst thunderstorms, and as reported by multiple weather stations and sailors alike, the wind was constantly changing direction. And yes, the winds did gust over 40 knots a couple of times in the afternoon. But…