NSC, including The Galley & Bar, is operating under the club’s COVID-19 protocol. Members must read and acknowledge the NSC Code of Conduct before accessing the club. more…
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Frostbite Races, Oct 4, 11 & 18 – Sailing Instructions
Parts A & F of the Interclub Sailing Instructions address the upcoming Sunday afternoon Frostbite races, the format of which is a little different this year. Following a request from the dinghy sailors, Amendment #2 has also been issued, to provide for a Catamaran & Dinghy class as a third start.
Awards Nominations – Oct 13 deadline
We invite you to nominate NSC sailors, boats or groups for the prestigious Commodore’s Cup for meritorious services to competitive sailing, and the notorious Dumper award for the most creative boating technique. more…
Turkey Trot, Frostbite, Awards – Fall Is The Best Season
It’s Fleet’s great activities for Fall. Turkey Trot 12 Oct. Frostbite racing 4, 11, 18 Oct. Pick up your Fleet awards. more…
Report on 20 Mile Race – Sunday, September 27
It was an amazing day for the “20 Mile” Race, which was the final ILD event of the year. It was an unseasonably warm day, reaching 25°C, with blustery southerly winds of 10-20 knots. Please submit your start & finish times asap, but NLT midnight, Monday. Results to follow. Original details here.
Indoor Galley & Bar Services now Available
The Board has approved indoor Galley and bar services, subject to strict procedures. Read the Commodore’s message below. more…
Report on Queen’s Park #3 – Sunday, September 20
The third and final Queen’s Park time trial ran Sunday, September 20. There was no wind at the originally scheduled start time of 1330, but shortly after 1400, the wind filled in, allowing for a good beat up to Queen’s Park in 5-7 knots from the NW, and a return back to P mark in somewhat lighter air. See the results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday. Original details here.
John “Jack” LeMay, – 2020
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Jack LeMay who passed away on September 7, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
New NSC Social Director, welcome Caroline Schulz!
After an extended search for capable hands to take over the role of Social Director at NSC, we are happy to report that Caroline Schulz has volunteered. Caroline is outgoing and curious, comfortable finding connections among members. She’s looking forward to building-out a new program for NSC that reflects the wishes of our members, with events that promote and encourage active participation. Caroline is reachable at social@nsc.ca.
Fall Yard Schedule – Key Dates To Be Aware Of
Although we are all still enjoying our boats, September does signal that we will need to plan for transitioning to “Fall mode” in the yard at the beginning of October. For your awareness and planning, here are the key dates (below the “MORE” button): more…
Racing after Sunset – Be Ready
The days are getting noticeably shorter now, and there is no guarantee that evening keelboat races in September will finish before sunset. Read this and be prepared.
Report on Queen’s Park #2 – Sunday, August 30
It was a beautiful day for the Queen’s Park #2 time trial on Sunday, August 30, with winds out of the Northwest at about 14-18 knots. See the Results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday, August 31. For reference, see the original BYC Notice.
Britannia Shoal – Please Stop Hitting It
5 boats in 2 weeks. Check the charts. Just East of K1, there is almost zero water depth covering a large area of rock. No keelboat, dinghy or motor boat can get through there. This rock is about 460 million years old (from the Ordovician period), so this situation is unlikely to change in the near future.