In preparation for haul out, members can join one of the co-op mast un-stepping groups. Participants are expected to help each other from start to finish and be fully vaccinated. Boats need to arrive with sails off, lines ready, mast supports available and turnbuckles loose. If interested, please RSVP on one of the listed dates (below the ‘more’) to Parke Davis parke.davis.pd@gmail.com and Mike Roper mike@rfspecialists.ca. more…
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Mast Rack Winter Storage Procedures
NSC provides storage for masts on racks for boats that have masts that overhang to a point that impedes storage and for masts that do not fit under covers only. Owners need to pick up an identification tag from the front office which must be attached to the mast when on the racks. All masts must have spreaders removed as well as radar and all other protrusions. All Rigging and furling systems are to be securely taped and wrapped to the mast.
Seeking Your Recommendations for NSC Directors
Each year, as part of normal rotation, a number of Club Directors will complete their terms on the Board. It is the responsibility of the Nominating Committee to propose a slate of new Directors to the Membership for consideration at the Annual General Meeting. more…
Members asked to remove items in yard by 30 September
In preparation for the Fall yard cleanup, members are asked to remove any items stored in the boatyard other than registered boats, cradles or trailers no later than 30 September. There will be a yard cleanup after this date and items not attached to a registered boat, cradle or trailer will be disposed of.
New Hazard Marker in NSC Channel
As of 13 September, a new White Spar Buoy marker has been installed over an underwater hazard discovered within the NSC channel that has been struck by several members’ boats. Please exercise caution when transiting around this area.
FANFARE Regatta
NSC’s Annual FANFARE regatta took place September 11-12 with some great winds! See the results.
100 Mile Race – Friday, September 10
The famous BYC-hosted Interclub 100 Mile race runs this Friday, with the warning at 1900. See the poster, course and compliance document. For more info, email the BYC Fleet Captain.
Depth Caution – Harbour Channel
Water levels on Lac Deschênes are approaching record low water levels; they are currently lower than they have been since 2012. There have been some incidents of boat groundings on the east side of the channel near the 4th green buoy when leaving the harbour area. Please proceed with caution. more…