Rule Books, Fleet Flags & Protest Flags Available
The 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing are available for purchase from the NSC office. Ditto for fleet flags and protest flags.
Understanding PHRF Results – TOT, BCE and BCR
Ever wondered what TOT, BCE or BCR stood for? If so, see this new page, Understanding PHRF Results, written by Jan Huus. There’s also a link from the Results page.
Host your Meeting, Party or Other Event at NSC
NSC has a wonderful club house that is used pretty much to its capacity most weekends from May to September. But in the off-season, the club is available for rental
To Protest, or Not To Protest …
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in the September, 2012, issue of The Telltale. For those who race regularly, periodically they will find themselves in situations where they wrestle with the question, “Should I protest?”. Some racers will do everything they can to avoid a protest; others find themselves in the protest room far…
Ensuring the Validity of Your Protest
Editor’s Note: This article was first published in the September, 2012, issue of The Telltale. Every year, a significant percentage of protests are deemed invalid, and the protest hearing is over before it’s really even begun. That’s a shame, because the protest may have been quite legitimate; the protestee may have blatantly broken a rule,…
New Racing Rules Available On-line
The 2013-2016 Racing Rules of Sailing are now available on the ISAF web site. A link has also been added from nsc.ca/racing/, along with links to the CYA and ISAF Appeals/Cases.
Shark Race, Aug 30th, Consideration of Redress
During the one-design race on Aug 30th, the windward mark drifted, causing some confusion amongst the Sharks. Thus, a hearing will be held Sept 6th to consider redress, per RRS 60.3(b).
Bradley Joyce, 1976-2012
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of Bradley Joyce, son of long-time NSC members Ian and Sharon Joyce. Details are available in the Ottawa Citizen Obituary.