The days are getting noticeably shorter now, and there is no guarantee that evening keelboat races in September will finish before sunset. Read this and be prepared.
Late Summer Notice
Attention boat owners! Please review this Late Summer Notice for important details regarding haul out, storage, and waste management.
Report on the Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial – Friday, August 26
On Friday evening, Augsust 26, at least nine boats from NSC and BYC ventured out for the third annual Pinhey’s Point Sunset Time Trial to enjoy the sunset, and some racing in the dark. more…
Urgent Request For Help: Greg Dargavel & Pam Hopkins-Dargavel
From long time NSC members — PLEASE READ & SHARE —
My name is Greg Dargavel. My wife, Pam Hopkins-Dargavel, is a former nurse who is in liver failure because she contracted hepatitis C through an accidental patient needle stick at a local hospital. I can’t find the words to describe how hard it is for our children, Ryan and Meagan, and me to see Pam get sicker every day. (Updated CTV article here. Citynews interview here.) more…
Report on the Midnight Madness Race – Friday, August 12
Our annual Midnight Madness Race was held on a beautiful moonlit night this past Friday. Eleven avid skippers and their crew embarked on this mission to sail in the dark, and to challenge their sailing abilities. more…
Report on the Single-Handed Race – Sunday, August 14
Thirteen boats made it out for the joint NSC/BYC Single-Handed Keelboat Race on Sunday, August 14. Kudos to RO John Gardner for getting in a race in the very light winds. more…
Report on the Stony Point Race – Sunday, August 7
NSC hosted the joint Stony Point Race on Sunday, August 7; this was the fourth race of the Interclub Long-Distance (ILD) Series. Eight boats showed up for the 1000 warning for what is the longest of all the ILD races, and they were certainly in for an interesting ride! more…
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…