Looking ahead, we’re anticipating a sharp increase in launch activity and it’s possible that we’ll need to close the yard to vehicles as early as April 28 and/or April 29. This is done to help our Service Providers launch boats quickly and efficiently. If necessary, timing and details will follow.
Sailing season is almost here, and orders are now being accepted for our Regalia Launch Collection. We have selected a few light weight clothing items, a cooler bag tote and some new caps.
The water system in the yard sprung a leak Saturday mid-afternoon and was shut down for repair. Repairs were completed by dinner-time and system was back on by 6pm. Sorry for the inconvenience.
A celebration of life will be held for George Simpson in the Harbourview Hall on May 8, 1:00 – 3:00 P.M. George was a founding member of the Able Sail program at NSC; he died October 15, 2021. See this obituary and read Peter Wood’s tribute, outlining George’s role in starting the Able Sail program.
The NSC Spring Information Meeting will be held in the Harbourview Hall, on Wednesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m.
The NSC Fleet Captain and racing community are proud to wish Dave Bradly fair winds and a following sea at The Admiral’s Cup April 24-28, followed by the 2022 International A-Class Catamaran World Championship in Houston, Texas, April 29 – May 6. He is one of five Canadians in his fleet of 42 Open Discipline…
Great to see members in the Yard and a few tarps coming off. As you work around your boats, please ensure that your ladders are locked to your cradle or trailer while not in use.
We partner with Deep Blue Cleanup in an effort to be better Ottawa River Stewards. Here is their spring report where we feature in helping with these efforts. Have a read, and get involved – it is our water playground after all.
What a great season for the virtual Winter Speaker Series. All episodes are available on NSC TV YouTube channel here. Thanks to the team: Parke Davis, Tony Wright, Stephen Kidd and Ron Evans. Thanks to all attendees for their generous donations to the NSC Legacy Fund, totaling…
The Ottawa Sports Awards committee has selected the winners of its annual major awards for 2021. The winners had outstanding success on the national and international stages, and include first-time winners as well as previous honourees.