Dinghy & SUP Rentals are now open for those who attended a Qualifier session in 2020 – more info here. Participation at a Qualifier session is required before renting a dinghy (but not a SUP); the next Qualifier sessions is August 7. Book here. more…
Category Archives: Sailing
Dinghy raid to LDSC
Dear Sailors, we have an unofficial adventure sail planned for August 7th from NSC, up river to LDSC. There we are invited to beach / moor and enjoy the lawn and grounds at LDSC with their members. This is not a race, although I am sure some spirited sailing may result. Fancy dress is not mandatory, but pirate theme is encouraged :-) more…
New K1 Buoy Marking Britannia Shoal
At the request/suggestion of NSC, the Canadian Coast Guard has installed a much larger and more visible buoy, K1, to mark Britannia Shoal. Check out the photos below. more…
The Sesiya Project
At the AGM, Michele Cimon, Sail Training and Able Sail Director, announced “The Sesiya Project”. Through a generous donation from Bill James of Guelph, this fall NSC acquired a 1976 C&C 27-3 for use in our Sail Training and Able Sail Programs. See the AGM slides, or visit nsc.ca/Sesiya/ for more info.
Report on Turkey Trot – Monday, October 12
It was a cool and cloudy day on Thanksgiving, but there was a great wind out of the east at ~10-16 knots, and 43 boats participated in NSC’s annual Turkey Trot. Thanks to Doug Patterson and the W-dock RC posse, and to the kitchen staff for the wonderful turkey box lunches provided to all of the competitors. Congrats to the dinghy sailors who took the top five spots! Check out the results. more…
Turkey Trot, Frostbite, Awards – Fall Is The Best Season
It’s Fleet’s great activities for Fall. Turkey Trot 12 Oct. Frostbite racing 4, 11, 18 Oct. Pick up your Fleet awards. more…
Report on Queen’s Park #2 – Sunday, August 30
It was a beautiful day for the Queen’s Park #2 time trial on Sunday, August 30, with winds out of the Northwest at about 14-18 knots. See the Results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday, August 31. For reference, see the original BYC Notice.
SailPast – August 22
A long-time naval and sailing club tradition, the Commodore’s SailPast is the all-club event where we celebrate NSC sailing and boating season and honour our serving club executive, volunteers, and long-time members. The Sailing Instructions for Saturday August 22 afternoon on-the-water SailPast 2020 are now available. more…