The Board of Directors has approved the reopening of additional elements of NSC. Accordingly, along with NSC yard, launch and dock facilities, NSC Sail Training, The Galley & Bar, and some Fleet activities have been authorized to open. Additional details will be provided via the NSC website specific to these activities and services. The NSC Code of Conduct must be read and acknowledged by all members before accessing the club. more…
NSC members are invited to participate in the BYC-host RUST Series every Wednesday afternoon; warning is at 1415. RUST is short for “Retired & Unemployed/Under-Employed Sailors Trophy”. More information at byc.ca/sail/rust, or email Tony Latus.
Parking of cars or trailers is no longer allowed, as of July 7th, in the overflow parking area to the east of the main gate, including on Thursday evenings, until further notice. For more information, see Parking at NSC. People parking along the road, or anywhere other than within designated parking spaces, risk being ticketed.
Save the date – NSC is planning another event up to Pinhey’s Point and back on Sunday, July 12. Details to follow, but it will likely be similar to the event on June 28.
In the ‘better late than never category’, this year’s Spring Information Meeting (aka the MemberMixer) will be held on Thursday, July 16 at 7:30pm. more…
Every year you promise “I will tune-up my trim and sail better.” Then you are distracted by all the awesome NSC events. Well, this is finally the year. Bring 1 or more sailboats and a skilled volunteer, and the club provides the support boat and driver. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurday evenings. First come, first served. No fee. more…
Do you have an under-used small dinghy, perhaps a Laser, Byte, small cat, or other 1-person boat? There are keen sailors looking to borrow such boats, in this distanced season. Strengthen the sailing community by matching through the NSC Crew Bank. more…
We have placed inflatable marks just North of the NSC channel, for boaters to self-practice. Anyone can go as individual boats and practice their skills around the marks. There are 4 marks, to give different sailing angles depending on the wind. more…
It is wonderful to see our harbour filling up with boats! As you enjoy your boats, a few quick reminders: Outboard motors do need to be left in the down position while in the harbour (hazard to other boats); please do not fuel your motors at your slip; and, service docks use is for limited periods only – please refer to the placards posted at those docks.
It’s the ultimate social distancing event. From NSC, sail as an individual boat up-river and back as fast as you can. Any time night or day until October 31, you choose when to go. Sail for fun, sail for glory. 20.6nm total distance. Fastest times win prizes. Any type of sailing boat. The 2020 Jacques Adam River Challenge is now open. more…
While racing is still on hold pending approval from the provincial government, plans are underway, and we fully expect to have some racing program in 2020. But to be eligible, racers must first register; NSC members should use the NSC on-line Race Registration portal. more…
NSC is carefully adhering to Ontario Sailing guidelines, as Fleet activities start. Currently, the following boating activities are allowed, per OS guidelines: recreational boating of individual boats with only members of one household aboard – so you are free to take your boat and enjoy the river. more…
Members, we are fortunate to have a good season ahead to enjoy our boats. With the warmer weather, upriver outings and sunset sails await! The yard access plan is working well and members are encouraged to come to the club to prepare and launch their boats. If you need a Service Provider to get you on the water, you can contact either Jay Morden (613-282-6559) marinetransportsolutions@gmail.com or Doug Patterson (613-293-5713) dpatt@magma.ca.