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Peter Falus returns with another of his amazing presentations on the fascinating history of sail craft construction and seamanship. This year his focus is on the exotic islands of Polynesia. How was it possible to navigate the open Pacific across hundreds if not thousands of miles more than two thousand years ago?
Volunteers do the scoring for all our races. There’s room for more help, so we have a training seminar at NSC on Saturday, March 30, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Eric Hill returns to Ottawa March 23-24 to again present his World Sailing-approved Offshore Personal Survival course. This is the same course that NSC hosted in 2014 (see Jacques Adam’s report), and that BYC hosted in 2016 & 2018. In 2019, it will again be hosted at Britannia Yacht Club, 2777 Cassels Street, Ottawa.
We are delighted and honoured to present a very special speaker this coming Wednesday: Commissioner of the Coast Guard Jeffery Hutchinson. He will speak about the Coast Guard, its many programs and services as well as recruitment information. The Commissioner will also touch on priorities that will help guide the Coast Guard’s direction over the…
It is with great sadness that we report the passing of NSC member and former Social Director, Carolyn Gardner, on Saturday, February 16, after a courageous battle with cancer. She will very much be missed. The Canadian flag on NSC’s flagstaff is flying at half mast to honour Carolyn.
Your 2019 Statement for your Mooring Fees have been sent electronically to your email address. If you did not receive yours please contact Julie at the office at admin@nsc.ca to request a copy of your statement.
Theme of Tig’s talk: “The Southern Ocean. What’s all the fuss about?”. Starting with an in depth look at the Falkland Islands, and continuing with the sailing adventure itself and lessons learned.
This March, come have fun tearing some things apart and get a free hot lunch! The club is again seeking volunteers over a couple of weekends in March and early April. A volunteer signup page will be posted on the NSC website in the coming weeks, once the exact dates are decided.
Chef Rony is cooking up wings by the truck load! Time to prove who can eat the most. Proceeds from the Wing Eating Contest will go to support the Mobility Cup 2019 being hosted by NSC. To be held at NSC March 9, 2019 starting at 1pm. To register for this event please select Wing…