We still need 5 more volunteers for Monday morning, 15 June to help move and stack the boat cradles for summer storage. Volunteers for this task should be folks who are not considered a high risk factor for COVID-19. Volunteers will need to have read and acknowledge the NSC Code of Conduct. Face masks and hand sanitizer will be required. If you are able to help please email the Harbourmaster: rearcommodore@nsc.ca by Friday, 12 June.
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Club (Commercial) Launch: 13 June 2020
The NSC Club (commercial) launch date has been set for Saturday, 13 June 2020. This is likely welcome news to many! Due to COVID-19, the manner in which this year’s launch will be conducted will have some differences to ensure the safety of all involved – skippers/owners and volunteers. more…
Let’s Get Our Boats on the Water!
Members, we are fortunate to have a good season ahead to enjoy our boats. With the warmer weather, upriver outings and sunset sails await! The yard access plan is working well and members are encouraged to come to the club to prepare and launch their boats. If you need a Service Provider to get you on the water, you can contact either Jay Morden (613-282-6559) marinetransportsolutions@gmail.com or Doug Patterson (613-293-5713) dpatt@magma.ca.
Yard, Launch and Dock Access
The NSC yard is now open to members from 0800 to 2100 hrs, 7 days a week. Although entry to the yard and dock area is restricted outside these hours, members returning from using their boats in the evening (after 2100 hrs) can exit through the West gate next to the clubhouse. Members who have launched their boats can use them on any day, but must respect the safety protocols for the docks and on water, as outlined in the COVID Plan and Procedures. more…
Cooperative Trailer Launch set for 6 June 2020
For all those keel boats on trailers that participate in the volunteer cooperative launch, the date has now been set as 6 June 2020. Please note that due to COVID-19, procedures will be modified in order to keep all participants safe. Further details will be sent out by the organizers; Erin O’Connor and Kim MacDonald, in the coming days for members who are planning to take advantage of this.
Cancellation – Bring on the Bay Swim 2020
Due to the current circumstances, we have decided for the interest of safety of all volunteers and participants to cancel the Easter Seals Bring on the Bay Swim (BOTB) scheduled for 11 July 2020. We wish to thank NSC, its members and Board of Directors and all the many volunteers, for their past generous support for this event and look forward to resuming the Bring on the Bay Swim scheduled for Saturday, 10 July, 2021. more…
2020 Mooring Allocations
The 2020 wet and trailer launched mooring allocations are now finalized and have been published on the NSC private area Mooring Allocations page. You’ll need to log in with your membership name and number (as shown on your member’s card) to log into the members private area; for assistance, please read the instructions. Contact the harbourmaster if you have any questions.
Urgent Appeal for Medical Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Our Ottawa and Gatineau hospitals are in need of PPE to protect all of us from COVID-19. They are seeking surgical masks, N-95 masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, face shields, goggles, feet/head coverings, disinfectant wipes and viral swab kits. University of Ottawa medical students are picking up donations from across the community. If you have any of this equipment that can be donated, please follow the instructions on their website here.