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For all those keel boats on trailers that participate in the volunteer cooperative launch, the date has now been set as 6 June 2020. Please note that due to COVID-19, procedures will be modified in order to keep all participants safe. Further details will be sent out by the organizers; Erin O’Connor and Kim MacDonald,…
There has been a lot happening since the last update five days ago. On Friday we received written approval from the City of Ottawa to open NSC yard and launch facilities to our members. However, before doing so, we need to put in place mechanisms to ensure everyone’s safety. Since Friday, your Board has been…
As you know, the situation created by this global pandemic has been exceptional – the impacts have been wide reaching including at our sailing club. Your Board of Directors has been meeting every 2nd week as we monitor the impact of Covid-19 on NSC and attempt to make plans for the 2020 season which is…
Due to the current circumstances, we have decided for the interest of safety of all volunteers and participants to cancel the Easter Seals Bring on the Bay Swim (BOTB) scheduled for 11 July 2020. We wish to thank NSC, its members and Board of Directors and all the many volunteers, for their past generous support…
As we get further into April and the weather starts to feel more spring-like, our thoughts usually turn to boating and preparing for the upcoming season. However this year is very different – we are wondering when (or maybe if) the season will get underway. Your Board of Directors has been working very hard behind…
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Thomas Devey who passed away on February 24, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
It is with great sadness that we share with you the loss of long time NSC member Nicole Choquette who passed away on April 8, 2020. Details are available in this obituary.
Our Ottawa and Gatineau hospitals are in need of PPE to protect all of us from COVID-19. They are seeking surgical masks, N-95 masks, gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer, face shields, goggles, feet/head coverings, disinfectant wipes and viral swab kits. University of Ottawa medical students are picking up donations from across the community. If you have…
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Dock Top Project volunteer effort that was scheduled for March and early April 2020 has been put on hold. Many thanks to all those who signed up in support of this important project. Stay healthy and look after each other. We will need your help at some point in…
Given information from Ottawa Public Health, we feel it is best to postpone this event until next year. We have tentatively rescheduled the conference for Saturday, April 24th, 2021, at BYC.