It is with great sadness that we report the passing of long-time NSC member Yvonne Parlour; her obituary is available here. more…
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Former NSC Chefs – Where are they now
Read about former NSC Chefs Josh & Laurie Gillard, and their restaurant Amuse Kitchen & Wine, in this Ottawa Citizen review.
Electric Propulsion: The Future Is Already Here!
There is a new sound being heard around the NSC docks, as sailboats come and go from the harbour; it is the sound of nothing at all. Instead of all the noise and a face full of diesel or two-stroke smoke, more and more boats are motoring almost silently, on electric power. more…
Celebration of Life for Mario Poirier, October 4 at 7:00 P.M.
Join us for a Celebration of a Race Officer’s Life, to honour NSC’s Mario Poirier, on Thursday, October 4, in NSC’s Harbourview Hall, beginning at 7:00 p.m. There will be an open opportunity to come to the podium and share a short Mario reminiscence. more…
Mario Poirier, 1957 – 2018
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden and unexpected passing of long-time NSC member Mario Poirier, on Monday, September 17, 2018. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends. more…
NSC Sailors Brian Peckover & Doreen Ames win Gold
NSC Martin 16 sailors Brian Peckover (Gold fleet) and Doreen Ames (Silver fleet) placed first at the 2018 Mobility Cup Championships held Aug 27-31 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in the northwest arm of Halifax Harbour! more…
Weeknight Racing starts 15 minutes earlier in September
A reminder to all racers that per the Sailing Instructions, weeknight racing starts 15 minutes earlier in September. I.e. first warning signal is at 1800 on all nights, except for the Thursday evening OD course, where the first warning is scheduled for 1755. more…
Report – Baskins Beach, 2018
On possibly one of the nicest weekends this summer, 30 boats and about 90 folks met up-river for our signature cruising rendezvous at Baskins Beach. Some by boat and some by road, old friends gathered and new friendships were formed. more…