Report on Jacques Adam River Challenge
Wow! For its 10th anniversary, it was a fabulous summer for the Jacques Adam River Challenge. Good wind and good participation with pretty fast times!
Barry Glen Martin, 1966-2020
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member Barry Martin, a regular crew member on C&C 27 “Velero”. See this obituary. Family and friends are invited to attend virtually a funeral that will be live streamed at 1100 a.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Early end to Jacques Adam River Challenge
The Jacques Adam River Challenge (JARC) is ending early this year. All attempt submissions must be submitted by 2100 on Sunday, October 18, to be eligible for the 2020 ranking. The JARC has enjoyed tremendous popularity this year, with as many attempts in 2020 as in the previous 4 years put together!
Report on 20 Mile Race – Sunday, September 27
It was an amazing day for the “20 Mile” Race, which was the final ILD event of the year. 23 boats enjoyed what was an unseasonably warm day, reaching 25°C, with blustery southerly winds of 10-20 knots. 20 Mile Race Results and Cumulative ILD Results now available. Original details here.
Frostbite Races, Oct 4, 11 & 18 – Sailing Instructions
Parts A & F of the Interclub Sailing Instructions address the upcoming Sunday afternoon Frostbite races, the format of which is a little different this year. Following a request from the dinghy sailors, Amendment #2 has also been issued, to provide for a Catamaran & Dinghy class as a third start.
Indoor Galley & Bar Services now Available
The Board has approved indoor Galley and bar services, subject to strict procedures. Read the Commodore’s message below.
Report on Queen’s Park #3 – Sunday, September 20
The third and final Queen’s Park time trial ran Sunday, September 20. There was no wind at the originally scheduled start time of 1330, but shortly after 1400, the wind filled in, allowing for a good beat up to Queen’s Park in 5-7 knots from the NW, and a return back to P mark in…
Womens Upriver Race – Sunday, September 13
The Womens Upriver Race is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, with a warning signal at 1400. The start will be at D Mark, to avoid conflict with FANFARE. The format has changed from the original posting on September 5th, as BYC will provide an RC to start the race, and will drop an upriver turning…
Report on Queen’s Park #2 – Sunday, August 30
It was a beautiful day for the Queen’s Park #2 time trial on Sunday, August 30, with winds out of the Northwest at about 14-18 knots. See the Results. Start & finish times were due by midnight, Monday, August 31. For reference, see the original BYC Notice.
Olympic Circle Marks Complete
For the first time in many years, the Olympic Circle set of 8 race marks is now complete, with the addition of marks B, G and H, on August 18th. See the Lac Deschênes Charts page for all the details.