A crane familiarization session will be held at the North crane on Saturday, 10 Oct at 11:00 AM. On arrival, please sign up with Parke Davis who will lead the session. As a reminder, training on the NSC cranes is mandatory for members wanting to use them for haul out or for taking down masts. The boat, “Erin’s’ Way” will be used as the training vehicle. Face masks are mandatory.
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Winter Yard Storage is at a Premium – Do you have other options?
Winter yard storage at NSC is at a premium for this coming winter, and some members with new boats are being told they cannot keep their boats at NSC this winter. Is your boat on a trailer, and is there somewhere else that you could store it this winter? If so, you are encouraged/requested to do so, if not too inconvenient. Some other members will be truly grateful. more…
Winter Mast Storage
For masts stored on the NSC racks, spreaders must be completely removed and not taped or hanging from the shrouds. Masts must also be labelled with this form; please print and put in a plastic bag affixed to your mast.
Reminder – Contaminant Discharge Policy
As planning and preparation for haulout and winter storage begins, members are reminded of Harbour Policy 7.3.1 that stipulates (under Ontario law) that the discharge of contaminants into the harbour is prohibited. This includes substances such as plumbers antifreeze and ethylene glycol. Boat owners are responsible for the full recovery and removal of these chemicals.
Update – West Gate and Boardwalk
Work has progressed faster than anticipated. As of this afternoon (Thursday) members can use the West gate again. Please obey the caution tape and stay off the fresh concrete. The area between the East Stairs and Annex / Boardwalk is now closed. If in the boatyard, the washrooms can be accessed via the South side of the Annex and between the East staircase and Clubhouse wall. We apologize for the temporary inconvenience.
Important Information for Members With Trailers at NSC (updated)
This is an important message for all members who have boat trailers at NSC, whether in the yard or along the fence line. First, please provide the NSC Front Office (admin@nsc.ca) your trailer licence plate number and the colour, make, and type of your trailer (sail or power) as soon as possible and before 5 July so we can ensure our information is up to date. Second, please note that the City’s permission for trailers and cars to park on the grassed area outside the yard ends on 5 July. All trailers not authorized to be in the yard (ie. those that came to NSC after 2008) and are not removed from the NSC location by their owner are likely to be subject to ticketing and potentially towed by the City if left in the grassed area after 5 July.
Deadline to Inform NSC of Your Launch Decision
With COVID-19, the Club is faced with some challenges this season and while we continue to attract new members and our harbour is filling very nicely, it is recognized that some members may decide to not launch this year. In order to be able to manage the harbour and yard in the best way possible, members who decide not to launch this year are requested to inform the Front Office, with a copy to Gene Bruce (manager at nsc.ca) and Harbourmaster (rearcommodore at nsc.ca) as soon as possible and before 4 July 2020. Use this link to open a single email to all three adressees.
Outboard Motors; Re-fueling; Service Dock Usage
It is wonderful to see our harbour filling up with boats! As you enjoy your boats, a few quick reminders: Outboard motors do need to be left in the down position while in the harbour (hazard to other boats); please do not fuel your motors at your slip; and, service docks use is for limited periods only – please refer to the placards posted at those docks.