Parking in the yard
As a reminder, vehicles are permitted to park in or use the yard under the following conditions:
Is your Tender Afloat? Worth checking
105.5mm of rain in 2 days: the wettest two days for Ottawa in 18 years. If your tender is stored alongside your boat, please take a moment and check if some bailing is required.
Parking In the Yard and East Gate Repairs
Repairs to the East vehicle Gate are expected to happen in the first two weeks of July and, until then, the gate must be manually operated. Until repairs are complete, the gate is locked each evening at 21h00. Parts supply has been the major delay. Vehicles are permitted to use the Yard under the following…
2022 Launch Deadline is June 17
If you have a slip at NSC, the target date to launch your boat is June 17, three weeks after Commercial Launch. Please make your best attempt to meet this date or let the Harbourmaster know your plans – thanks to those who already have.
Yard Closures and Parking in the NSC Yard
There is no parking in the Yard until further advised. Exceptions are made for Park sailors and Able sailors while they are using their boats, and for contractors and Service Providers working on your behalf. Please ensure that all vehicles are removed from the Yard by 21h00 each evening when it will be locked.
Storm Impact at NSC
NSC came out of Saturday’s derecho with no significant damage to our grounds or infrastructure. In the Park, however, several boats were spun-around and dragged by the wind. Unfortunately, some were damaged – significantly fewer than could have been thanks to some quick action from Greg Johnston and Brent Beninger.
NSC Status, May 22 (Updated)
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…
Yard Status: May 20
With Commercial Launch set for May 27, we are poised to finish our Yard re-configuration and officially open Trailer Launch and Park areas shortly. Please keep an eye on your inboxes for further instructions. There will be some short Yard closures in the coming weeks while cradles and other members’ equipment is tucked away.
Commercial Launch: Friday May 27
In the spirit of getting you into your boat and on the water quickly, we have scheduled Commercial Launch for Friday , May 27. Launch Chief Randy Wiseman and his crews will be in touch on timings and sequence: full steam ahead.
Yard and Commercial Launch Status May 16
The strike affecting Ontario Crane Operators continues. NSC Staff, volunteers and our Service Providers are actively re-configuring the NSC Yard in an attempt to open Trailer Launch and Park areas. Please keep and eye on your Inbox and this website for the most up-to-date information.