It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long-time NSC member Gary Hunt, owner of Tanzer 26 “Sun Tanz”, who passed away October 8, 2021.
2021 Haulout Schedule for Oct 23
The haulout lists for Saturday October 23 are now live online at this link: Haulout Schedule.
The schedule will be updated as changes occur, and will reflect actual progress on the day. There will be no access to the clubhouse, so please use a mobile device to check regularly for your expected haulout time, and be on your boat with engine warmed up in plenty of time.
Construction Tuesday, 19 October near West and Main Dock Gates
On Tuesday, 19 October, Water Survey Canada will be installing a new water level monitoring station adjacent to the ramp leading to the main docks. This station feeds the water level and flow monitoring system provided to the public by Environment Canada. Members are asked to use caution when transiting the area.
Indoor Lift Out of Order
Please be advised that the indoor lift at the Club is out of order until further notice. Technicians have been contacted and maintenance is underway. We apologize for this inconvenience and will provide an update when the lift is operational.
Cradle Layout/Yard Closure – Changed to Tuesday, 19 Oct
In order to allow for more flexibility for this coming weekend’s racing and yard reconfiguration activities, cradle placement has been changed from Monday, 18 Oct, to Tuesday, 19 Oct. For member’s safety, the yard will be closed from 0800 hrs until 1600 hrs due to heavy machinery moving the cradles.
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.
Trailered Boat Co-operative: 30 October 2021
Members, Is your boat stored on a trailer? Do you sometimes have a hard time finding enough hands to help haul out? If your boat weighs less than the NSC crane weight limit (10,000 lbs) and you are available on 30 October, the Trailered Boat Co-operative may be just what you need! For more information please contact Kim MacDonald at macdoki@live.com.
Please Use Care When Pressure Washing at the Cranes
Members are reminded to please exercise care when pressure washing boats after hauling out at the cranes so that adjacent boats on W Dock are not inadvertently covered with grit and grime.
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.
2022 NSC Membership Renewals – Due November 1st
2022 Membership renewal letters and invoices have been e-mailed to current 2021 NSC members on October 1st via the latest primary account email address the club has on file. Please check your inbox and any spam folders to ensure you have received your 2022 renewal notices. more…
Call for Members Interested in Co-operative Mast Un-stepping
In preparation for haul out, members can join one of the co-op mast un-stepping groups. Participants are expected to help each other from start to finish and be fully vaccinated. Boats need to arrive with sails off, lines ready, mast supports available and turnbuckles loose. If interested, please RSVP on one of the listed dates (below the ‘more’) to Parke Davis parke.davis.pd@gmail.com and Mike Roper mike@rfspecialists.ca. more…
Mast Rack Winter Storage Procedures
NSC provides storage for masts on racks for boats that have masts that overhang to a point that impedes storage and for masts that do not fit under covers only. Owners need to pick up an identification tag from the front office which must be attached to the mast when on the racks. All masts must have spreaders removed as well as radar and all other protrusions. All Rigging and furling systems are to be securely taped and wrapped to the mast.
Fall Yard Closure (Weekdays) Starts on 12 October 2021
To allow for safe and efficient movement of service providers and members during the haul out period, the yard will be closed to vehicle traffic on weekdays between 0800 hrs and 1600 hrs starting Tuesday, 12 October. Carts will be available at the main and West gates. Vehicles will be able to access the yard on weekends and outside these closure timings.