It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time member Jerry Dain, who passed away on November 4, 2021. His generosity and infectious smile will be greatly missed. A celebration of life‚ will be held in the spring. Our hearts go out to Karen Webster, and all of Jerry’s family.
COVID-19 Update – Changes to Member Access to the Clubhouse
With Winter fast approaching, NSC is changing access protocols to the clubhouse to allow members and their guests to enter the club by either of the main floor doors during bar hours (ie. Wed – Sun). This change will take effect on Wednesday, 24 November. A host will be stationed at the main entrance to verify vaccination status, conduct COVID screening and provide access control. Please treat this employee of the club respectfully as they are there to help your club comply with provincially required COVID protocols. more…
Bill Mantle, 1941 – 2021
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC’s founding Commodore, Bill Mantle. Bill was instrumental in the founding of NSC, and served on the Board of Directors from 1978-1981. Bill features prominently in our archive of historical photos, and in the book, Nepean Sailing Club, 1979 to 1994, The First Fifteen Years. See this obituary.
Legacy Fund recipients
Yard Water Supply Off Effective 2 November
Due to freezing temperatures, the water supply to the yard has been turned off to avoid damage to the system. There is no running water in the Sailing Pavilion washrooms and water at the Service docks has been disconnected.
The NSC Harbour is Now Closed
The NSC harbour is now closed for the Winter as of Tuesday, 16 November. The cranes will be decommissioned for the winter later this month.
J/22 Trailer Spare Tire Missing
A spare tire from a member’s /J22 trailer has gone missing from the yard. This occurred between the dates of 6 and 14 November. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, or perhaps needed to use it for an emergency, please contact James Pole: mpm@nsc.ca No questions will be asked.
NSC Annual Volunteer Award (NAVAA) Nominations – 2021
Nominations are now open for the 2021 NSC Annual Volunteer Achievement Award (NAVAA). This award is for the NSC member who has demonstratively made an exceptional volunteer contribution to the aims, objectives and betterment of the Club in the past year. As identified by their fellow members. more…
2022 Membership Renewals & Payment Instructions
2022 Membership renewal letters and invoices were e-mailed to all current 2021 NSC members on October 1st, and were due by November 1st, 2021, the start of the club’s next fiscal and membership year. Please check your inbox and any spam folders to ensure you have received your 2022 renewal notices. more…
New Water Level and Flow Monitoring Station at NSC
On October 19, Water Survey of Canada (WSC) installed a new water level stilling well and equipment shelter to the southeast of the main harbour access ramp. WSC employees Adam Dowler and Ryan Redmond oversaw and assisted the contractor, ProPost, during the installation of an insulated galvanized stilling well with associated screw pile supports. more…
Report – Trailered Boat Co-operative
October 30th was another successful Trailered Boat Co-operative haul-out. Working together as a team, boat owners of 11 boats that are stored on trailers hauled out all 11 boats and de-masted several by 12:30. Many hands make light work and the added help of Harbour Committee members Rene and JR on the tractor made it flow easily. Thank you to all for your hard work.
Yellow Permanent Race Marks Retrieved
In case you are wondering where they went, the majority of the yellow private race marks have been safely hauled out and stored for the winter, to prevent loss due to ice floes. Only Mark S remains in place for this winter, as its anchor could not be lifted. All marks will be redeployed in the spring per this chart.
Not all heroes wear capes!
Our own Shawn Batten (Sailing Activities Manager) has been awarded Ottawa Sports Council’s community hero of the month! Please take a moment to read and congratulate him. Read more here.