Sail Cover
Found today on the comma dock. A beige coloured main sail cover. Come claim it at the office.
Report on Queen’s Park Race #3, September 18
BYC hosted the final Queen’s Park Race on Sunday, September 18; this was the sixth, and second-last, race of the Interclub Long-Distance (ILD) Series. The forecast called for lots of rain, but for the start, it was a balmy 21°C with no rain and 3-4 knots out of the SE. But that was soon about…
Olympic Circle Yellow Race Marks, + 2 New Ones, now installed
The yellow race marks that comprise our “Olympic Circle” have now been installed, along with two additional marks: Q mark has been installed 1.4 Nm due north of NSC’s harbour entrance, near the Quebec Shore, and QP mark has been installed off Queen’s Park.
In case you hadn’t realised, all COVID restrictions are lifted.
Yes, we are fully open, you are welcome to wear a mask or not, please check the website for any timing restrictions, bar & galley too. YAY – let the fun begin for everyone.
Ottawa Riverkeepers June 1 silent auction of custom built 15′ sailboat
Ottawa Riverkeepers, partners of NSC, are holding their annual Ottawa Riverkeeper Gala on June 1st, 2022. As part of their gala, they host a silent auction that this year includes a donated real beauty of a 15′1″ custom-built sailboat.
Deep Blue Cleanup
We partner with Deep Blue Cleanup in an effort to be better Ottawa River Stewards. Here is their spring report where we feature in helping with these efforts. Have a read, and get involved – it is our water playground after all.
Pam Hopkins-Dargavel update – PLEASE READ
So, almost 6 months since we told you about our fellow members Pam & Greg. Time for an update and a bigger broader ask. Please read and respond in what ever way you can here.
J/22 Trailer Spare Tire Missing
A spare tire from a member’s /J22 trailer has gone missing from the yard. This occurred between the dates of 6 and 14 November. If anyone knows of its whereabouts, or perhaps needed to use it for an emergency, please contact James Pole: mpm@nsc.ca No questions will be asked.
Rediscovering Constance Bay
This is the first in a series of articles on Ottawa River anchorages by Cathy Duchesne. I will admit that during our 30 years on the water Constance Bay has not been my favouriteweekend anchorage: too many speed boats and too noisy. (During weekdays the place has amuch different vibe, quieter and quaint.) Still, to…
Greg Dargavel & Pam Dargavel’s request for help
Dearest NSC Members, families and friends, I wanted to share a very personal story from long time members Greg Dargavel and Pam Hopkins-Dargavel. Their children have been brought up at NSC over the years and all of them have supplied countless hours as volunteers and staff for all things boating. They need our help!