Two volunteers are urgently needed for the JAM Race on August 1st. If the roster is not filled, racing will be postponed for insufficient volunteers. Sign up here. more…
Author Archives: H. Morrin
PHRF Spring Series Cancelled
Amendment 1 to the Sailing Instructions has now been posted. The Spring Series for PHRF Divisions 1, 2 & 3 have been cancelled. This only affects Tuesday evening racing. Given that all PHRF racing up to this point has been cancelled, it did not make sense to have a Spring Series that would consist of only one race.
Crane Operations, Yard Status and Restrictions
The North & South Cranes are now operational and electrical power was restored to the yard on May 22. Vehicle traffic into the yard is restricted to only those members launching their boats from trailers. more…
Sea Safety Course, BYC, March 23-24
Eric Hill returns to Ottawa March 23-24 to again present his World Sailing-approved Offshore Personal Survival course. This is the same course that NSC hosted in 2014 (see Jacques Adam’s report), and that BYC hosted in 2016 & 2018. In 2019, it will again be hosted at Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels Street, Ottawa. more…
Carolyn Gardner, 1966-2019
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member and former Social Director, Carolyn Gardner, on Saturday, February 16, after a courageous battle with cancer. She will very much be missed. The Canadian flag on NSC’s flagstaff is flying at half mast to honour Carolyn. more…
Club Judge Seminar in Ottawa, February 2
Britannia Yacht Club will host an Ontario Sailing Club Judge Seminar on Saturday, February 2, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The course will be taught by NSC’s Greg Dargavel. more…
Yvonne Parlour – A Celebration Of Her Life, January 6, 2:30 P.M.
A Celebration of Life will be held for long-time NSC member Yvonne Parlour, at the club on January 6, 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. Yvonne passed away November 14th; see the notice of her passing.
Larry Nicholls, 1947-2018
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time NSC member Larry Nicholls, skipper of C&C 30 “Harricana”. Larry passed away very peacefully in his sleep in the wee hours of December 1st, following a brief but courageous struggle with pancreatic cancer. more…