If you are planning on using either of the NSC standing cranes you need to attend one of the Crane Familiarization Sessions. The next session will be June 4 from 10:00 to 12:30 at the south crane. If you would like to attend please let me know.
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A Reminder About Using the Service Docks
Now that we’re getting solidly into boating season I wanted to take a minute to remind you about service docks utilization which includes the face dock in front of the club house. more…
Dinghy Park and Trailer Launch Area Open
We had a very successful club launch on May 7th and thanks to a great effort from our staff and volunteers the dinghy park and trailer launch areas are now officially open. This means absolutely no parking in the dinghy park or in front of trailer launch boats.
Folding Cradles and Yard Closure
If you launched your boat on Saturday with the commercial cranes you need to fold your cradle on Sunday or our volunteers will fold it for you on Monday and the office will send you a bill for $104.30 + HST. Also, the yard will be closed to all on Monday May 9 from 8:30 to 14:00 while heavy equipment stores cradles. This means no launching, no masting, no service providers and access to W dock by water only.
Crane Familiarization – May 1st
For anyone interested in learning how to use the crane, the next familiarization session is Sunday May 1st. No need to sign up, just show up between 11:30 and 2:30 at the north crane.
Launch Work Party for Boats on Trailers
If you keep your boat on a trailer and would like help launching, we have organised work parties for Sunday May 1 and Sunday May 8. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members while receiving a helping hand with your launch not to mention getting your boat in the water early and out of the yard which is a HUGE help to unlocking the yard gridlock. Email Parke Davis for more details and to sign up for the morning or afternoon session.
The Harbour Is Open
I do declare the harbour to be open! The ice finally left the harbour and yesterday a team of volunteers assembled to go through the harbour opening ritual. You can see the busy bees at work here (Note: the Dropbox link may ask you to sign in or create an account but you don’t need to, just enjoy the video.) more…
Packed House: aerial photos of NSC’s yard
Check out these aerial photos of NSC’s harbour and yard, taken by a drone in early December. more…