NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race ran on Thanksgiving Monday, October 10, on a beautiful sunny day. The winds were initially very light, which meant the course was only once around, though a shifty northwest wind at 6-12 knots filled in shortly after the first boats crossed the start line. more…
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Turkey Trot Race, Social & Pot Luck – Monday, October 10
NSC’s annual Turkey Trot pursuit race is one of the highlights of our sailing calendar — it runs on Thanksgiving Monday, with the warning signal at 1100. The format is unchanged from previous years; review the List of Start Times & Sailing Instructions. more…
Social Day-cruising 2022 wrap-up
NSC’s Social Day-cruising program underwent a post-pandemic reboot this season. Cruising sailors were finally able to gather again to enjoy time on the water, good company and the wonder of wind propulsion. more…
Interclub End Of Series Social – BYC, Thursday, September 29
Thursday, September 29th after racing, Britannia Yacht Club will be graciously hosting this year’s Interclub End of Weeknight Racing Social. Come one, come all and pass the word to your fellow sailors! Good company, and finger food provided. Head over to the BYC lounge immediately after racing.
Turkey Trot Social & Potluck
Join us in Harbourview Hall after the Turkey Trot Race to celebrate a great sailing season! Hot turkey sandwiches will be provided. If you’d like to bring a dish for the potluck, please bring a salad or dessert to share for six. There is no cost for this event.
Announcing Social Day-Cruising dates for September
NSC is once again offering Social Day-Cruising. You don’t own a keelboat but would like to get on one? You have a keelboat but would like to show others the ropes or need help in stronger winds? We can match you up once a week! Visit our Social Day-Cruising update page.
Report on Baskins Beach – Saturday, August 6, 2022
On possibly the hottest weekend of this summer, about 25 boats and over 100 folks met up-river for our signature cruising rendezvous at Baskins Beach. Some by boat, and some by road; old friends gathered, and new friendships were formed. more…
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…