Yes, the weather and winds were crazy on Sunday, August 8. Lots of very heavy downpours amidst thunderstorms, and as reported by multiple weather stations and sailors alike, the wind was constantly changing direction. And yes, the winds did gust over 40 knots a couple of times in the afternoon. But… more…
Category Archives: Sailing
Social Day-cruising August 2022 update
Despite a very light-air month of August, the Social Day-Cruising fleet was on the water each week for an afternoon cruise with a healthy mixture of experienced and eager new sailors. In particularly light winds, spinnakers went up and swim ladders went down. more…
New 24-hour weather history page
NSC Legacy Fund recipient flies to success
We are very pleased and proud to tell you about one of our own ; Kyber Lovshin, who you can see below learning how to fly on the Waszp in Kingston. His whole family have been life long members at NSC and clubs in the area. A very busy racer and wind athlete – congratulations and looking forward to more news. GOOD LUCK!
If you would like to contribute to the Legacy Fund to help athletes from NSC like Kyber, please go here and find out how.
See more in the words of his mom, Shona, below. more…
Baskin’s Beach – Saturday, August 6
Baskin’s Beach is NSC’s most popular up-river social event of the summer. The Baskin’s Beach property is a privately owned park, about 4 miles past Pinhey’s Point. Upwards of 50 boats will make the voyage up-river, while others will drive up for an afternoon of games, socializing and food. more…
NSC’s Crew Bank – A Great Resource for Skippers & Crew
Sailing Activities Are Ramping Up
Sailing activities are ramping up at NSC. The weather is good, the water is deep and the lake is beautiful. more…
Sailpast and Sesiya : a huge hit
This year’s Sailpast was even more special even than usual. In addition to the Caribbean theme, steel band, cocktails, special menu and everyone getting leis, we were blessed with the donation of a C&C27, Sesiya, from Bill James, for our Sail Training programs. Here is an email from Bill about his experience in our NSC family that day with lots of photos and video at the end : more…