A cooperative masting session is scheduled for Saturday, 15 June (1000 to 1400 hrs), at the North Crane bay. Please RSVP to Andrew Plater: andrew.plater@forces.gc.ca
Members are reminded that if they are planning to use any of the NSC standing cranes, they are required to attend one of the Crane Familiarization Sessions. Please indicate the earliest time you can begin masting and your specific boat make.
David Neasmith
Harbourmaster
On behalf of the entire Joyce family, we would like to say thank you for all of the kind words and generous donations in Bradley’s name.
Parts A & F of the Interclub Sailing Instructions address the upcoming Sunday afternoon Frostbite races, the format of which is a little different this year. Following a request from the dinghy sailors, Amendment #2 has also been issued, to provide for a Catamaran & Dinghy class as a third start.
The NSC Sail Training program is looking for Instructors, passionate about sailing, looking to share that passion with the next generation of racers and cruisers. Nepean Sailing Club has one of the largest sail training programs in Ontario.
Midnight Madness had a record turnout of 16 boats with 60 people sailing in a good breeze. Line honours went to Blue Zulu. Top white-sail boat was Jalapeno. Harbourmasters Race had a few brave sailors in rain and flat water. Clayton Polan was first (nobody saw any sculling), with the Harbourmaster himself showing remarkable light-air…
One Design Racing on Lac Deschenes: In Ottawa we are blessed to enjoy a vibrant sailboat racing scene in the form of the Inter-club race series. The premise of this discussion is that One Design racing is one of the series’ principal anchors, and the goal is to get you thinking seriously about joining one…
RCYC’s stunning 90-year old Canada’s Cup contender, the Severn 2, built in Scotland in 1934 was “holed” in a race on June 17 and sank in 100 metres of water off Toronto. Here is the fascinating story of her suspected demise and surprising rescue.