NOD Fleet Cut Off Approaching
To ensure your fleet has the opportunity to race in NOD, register before June 5th, 2023. Thank you to our Premier Sponsor The Chandlery.
JAM B & JAM C fleets combined into JAM BC fleet
As per Amendment 2 of the SIs, JAM B and JAM C fleets are combined into one fleet, JAM BC. All boats with handicaps of 212 or more will start, race and be scored together in this combined fleet. Boats may display either a white or yellow backstay pennant.
Race-Mark Laying Course – May 27-28
NSC is hosting Ontario Sailing’s training course on setting racing marks. Classroom + on-water practice. Setting marks quickly and accurately is a great skill for race committee volunteers. It will make you popular for invitations to regattas. Two levels of training offered: Saturday-only or Saturday + Sunday. Free for NSC members.
Racing starts May 23
The start of our Interclub racing program has been postponed another week due to the delayed launch, as a result of the high water levels. Racing is now scheduled to start May 23, and will be per the Ice Breaker Series format, per Amendment 1 of the SIs. Women’s racing is scheduled to start May…
2023 Sailing Instructions Now Available
The 2023 Sailing Instructions are now available. Racing is now scheduled to start May 16, so be sure to review the relevant sections of the SIs before you hit the race course. Also, the Race Registration portal is now open, though very few boats have yet to register.
NSC 2.4mR Sailors At Fall/Winter Regattas
In November, NSC members Peter Wood and Johan Koppernaes were among 13 Canadians who attended the 2.4mR Open World Championship at Davis Island Yacht Club in Tampa, Florida. The competition was heavily impacted by Hurricane Nicole
Race Registration & RC Volunteering Now Open
Race Registration is now open! Register now and sign up for RC Duty to get your choice of dates.
PHRF Sail Measuring & Racing Q&A Session – Sunday, April 23, 1300-1600
Reminder … there will be a PHRF Sail Measuring for anyone who has sails that need measuring, or who needs help completing their PHRF Application form.
North U Racing Tactics Seminar, Saturday April 15th, 0900
It takes more than speed to win races. The North U Tactics Seminar teaches the strategy and tactics you need to turn your speed into a podium finish. Starts, upwind, downwind, mark rounding: With an updated curriculum, and led by NorthU instructor Geoff Moore.
Fleet Training – Menu Of Opportunities 2023
This year the Fleet Committee is again offering a rich menu of training opportunities, to help both volunteers and racers participate in the largest sailboat race program in North America, right here on Lac Deschenes. Learn how to Run a Regatta, lay out Race Marks, get expert advice on Sail Trim, practice and improve Racing…