This year, NSC members can use the NSC online portal for weeknight, long distance and frostbite race registration. So, register now! All the details are on the Race Registration page. more…
Thank you to all the Volunteers on the 2019 Dock Project!
Saturday (6 April) marked the completion of this year’s dock stripping effort! There was an outstanding turnout by members of NSC over the past three weekends. All together we were able to strip down B dock, C dock and a good portion of X dock. more…
2019 Crew Bank is Now Open
The NSC Crew Bank is now open for those looking for crewing spots, and for skippers/owners looking for crew. more…
2019 Events Added to NSC’s Google Calendar
Greetings from your new commodore
Hello NSC members. Well, it’s hard to believe that almost two months have passed since the Dec 5th AGM, time flies! First off I’d like to thank more…
2019 Board Of Directors
See who’s who in the 2019 Board of Directors appointed at the 5 December AGM.
NSC 2018 Annual Report
The 2018 Annual Report has just been posted and we’d appreciate you taking a few minutes to review it. As you will read, 2018 has been another good year for your Club. Link below… more…
Electric Propulsion: The Future Is Already Here!
There is a new sound being heard around the NSC docks, as sailboats come and go from the harbour; it is the sound of nothing at all. Instead of all the noise and a face full of diesel or two-stroke smoke, more and more boats are motoring almost silently, on electric power. more…
NSC Sailors Brian Peckover & Doreen Ames win Gold
NSC Martin 16 sailors Brian Peckover (Gold fleet) and Doreen Ames (Silver fleet) placed first at the 2018 Mobility Cup Championships held Aug 27-31 at the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in the northwest arm of Halifax Harbour! more…
Report – FANFARE 2018
This past weekend 8-9 September 2018 was the FAntastic Nepean FAll REgatta (FANFARE), which is typically a great low-key, event, with good winds and a focus on racing. This year did not disappoint. The wind and sun graced us with their presence on both days, although there were some grumblings around the boat yard that it could have been a little steadier… more…
Report – Midnight Madness Race: Navigation By LEDs And Disco Balls
Imagine being in a big dark room with lights streaking in front and behind you as you navigate the start. That was the feeling at the 2018 NSC Midnight Madness race on 17 August, the race that is held in the dark! more…
2018 Mid-Season Report Card
With just a little less than half of the 2018 sailing season left to enjoy, we’ve prepared this “mid-season” report card to Members to catch you up on some Club business and ideas shared at the Spring Meeting. more…
Report – Harbourmaster’s Race: Too-big people in too-little boats
The 2018 Harbourmaster’s Race was run on 18 August, with 19 adult NSC sailors competing in children’s Open Bics and every move critiqued by the landlubbers on the deck. Winds were (as always in the harbour) light and variable, with wind shifts at the stern of every moored keelboat. Congrats to the winner Kieran Whalen-Hughes. more…