A reminder that the warning gun for the first start on weeknight racing moves to 1800 after September 2nd. There was an inconsistency in the sailing instructions that has been corrected with Notice #5 to competitors, to be found in the Sailing Instructions.
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Speaker series presentations available online
We have had requests to make our speaker series presentations available online. We have had a series of terrific presentations, and there is a lot of valuable information that you may not find anywhere else on the web. The first few files from 2020 have been uploaded, and we will add more over time. The…
Senior and Junior race bosun positions still available
Spend your summer evenings and weekends driving a power boat on the beautiful Ottawa river, setting sail boat race courses. We run the largest sailing race program in Canada, and need race bosuns for the 2018 season. These are paid part-time positions (weeknights and some weekends) from May to October with some scheduling flexibility.
Potential Deadhead within Navigable Waterway – Lac Deschenes
An NSC member discovered a deadhead (a log sticking out of the water). GPS coordinates are: N 45° 23.107’, W 75° 52.351’ (45.385116°,-75.87251°). Depth in the area is 14 feet.
Last chance to sign Volunteer Flag
If you performed volunteer work for the club during the 2011 membership year, but have yet to sign the “Volunteer Appreciation” flag, please come down to the club
2021 Awards Nominations – deadline is Friday, November 12
As is tradition, all Members are invited to nominate NSC sailors, boats or groups for the prestigious Commodore’s Cup or Boole Trophy for upholding excellence in racing, and the notorious Dumper award for the most creative boating technique.
Crane Operations, Yard Status and Restrictions
The North & South Cranes are now operational and electrical power was restored to the yard on May 22. Vehicle traffic into the yard is restricted to only those members launching their boats from trailers.