Until the parts for our normal pump arrive and are installed, James has modified “Old yeller” back into service as backup. Some of you may remember how this old pump works, here’s a refesher…
To operate turn motor on with toggle switch – see picture below – and open hose valve as normal. This pump is slower that the vacuum pump we are used to.
To stop pumping, close hose valve and the turn off pump.
Whatever you do, Do not use the blue handled valve.
Wednesday, April 14, 1900hrs, East Room. Join us there!
On September 18-22, the Nepean Sailing Club will be represented at the Formula 18 (F18) Catamaran North American Championships in Burlington, Ontario. Two teams of Joaquin Fayat and Codie Lonsberry, along with Josh Foster and Jacob Livingstone will be travelling with their two F18s on September 16th to Burlington for four days of racing on the…
There is no change in the status of the strike that affects Crane Operators in Ontario. Unfortunately, this will delay Commercial Launch originally planned for May 7 and subsequently impact the opening of the Trailer Launch areas and the Park.
The Winter Speaker Series has been suspended, in accordance with NSC’s COVID-19 Plan. Here is the link to the original 2020 schedule. Check back for updates once things settle down.
We sincerely hope that you’re all safe and dry. A short update on NSC after the storm: Our generator is powering the Clubhouse; Galley will be open; vehicle gate is unlocked but must be opened manually; Cranes and Service Docks are not operational as they are not run from the generator. Many thanks to James…
A gentle reminder to members who are planning to haul out their boats with the the club cranes that you must complete a crane familiarization session before using the cranes. A session is set up for tomorrow, 12 Oct, at 1100 hrs at the North Crane. Please contact the office: admin@nsc.ca or Parke Davis: parke.davis.pd@gmail.com…