As the season winds down, please consider how the date you choose to haul out your boat has a significant impact on when you should expect to launch in the Spring. Please read our new Harbour and Yard post that explains why you should care.
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East Dinghy Dock has been Secured!
Great news – the East dinghy dock managed to get through the rapids largely intact and has been secured. On April 20th, Gene Bruce and a team launched a boat and were able to anchor the dock in the Ottawa River approximately 450 metres East of Britannia Yacht Club and Mud Lake, and 400 metres…
Winter Mast Storage
For masts stored on the NSC racks, spreaders must be completely removed and not taped or hanging from the shrouds. Masts must also be labelled with this form; please print and put in a plastic bag affixed to your mast.
Yard Closed to Vehicles Saturday April 30 Until Noon
The annual Cooperative Launch for Boats on Trailers is set for the morning of Saturday, April 30th. In support, the Yard will be closed to vehicle traffic until noon. Dock carts will be available at the East Gate to help ferry your equipment to your boats. Please ensure that the carts are returned when you’re…
A new boardwalk and south crane “Ring Road”
A big “Thank You” to Gene Bruce and all the volunteers who chipped-in to help finish the upgraded board walk and the concrete path leading to the south crane.
Final prep for Winter
Two requests of you before the mercury drops much farther: doublecheck your tarps and please lock up your ladders.
Yard Closures and Parking in the NSC Yard
There is no parking in the Yard until further advised. Exceptions are made for Park sailors and Able sailors while they are using their boats, and for contractors and Service Providers working on your behalf. Please ensure that all vehicles are removed from the Yard by 21h00 each evening when it will be locked.