So this is a great news story for NSC. You might not even know that we have a Legacy Fund or what is does, so check it out here. This year we have THREE recipient teams from NSC sailing exploits. more…
Water Shut-Off in the Yard
Due to freezing temperatures, the water supply to the yard has been turned off to avoid damage to the system. There is no running water in the Junior Pavilion washrooms and water at the Service docks has been disconnected.
202-11-02, CG: Post created.
2022-10-08, HM: Added this update log. Removed year from post title.
The NSC Harbour is Now Closed
The NSC harbour is now closed for the Winter as of Tuesday, 16 November. The cranes will be decommissioned for the winter later this month.
2021-111-17: Post created.
2022-11-22, HM: Added this update log. Removed year from post title.
New Water Level and Flow Monitoring Station at NSC
The content of this post has been moved to this page.
Report – Trailered Boat Co-operative
October 30th was another successful Trailered Boat Co-operative haul-out. Working together as a team, boat owners of 11 boats that are stored on trailers hauled out all 11 boats and de-masted several by 12:30. Many hands make light work and the added help of Harbour Committee members Rene and JR on the tractor made it flow easily. Thank you to all for your hard work.
Yellow Permanent Race Marks Retrieved
In case you are wondering where they went, the majority of the yellow private race marks have been safely hauled out and stored for the winter, to prevent loss due to ice floes. Only Mark S remains in place for this winter, as its anchor could not be lifted. All marks will be redeployed in the spring per this chart.
Not all heroes wear capes!
Our own Shawn Batten (Sailing Activities Manager) has been awarded Ottawa Sports Council’s community hero of the month! Please take a moment to read and congratulate him. Read more here.
Report on 20 Mile Race – Sunday, September 26
The 20 Mile Race ran Sunday, September 26, with a good showing of 16 boats on the start line for the last race of the ILD Series. It was a cool but sunny day that began with light winds from the southwest for the start, but then the winds clocked into the WNW and built to 15+ knots, with gusts over 20. more…