Eric Bennison, NSC founding member and long time skipper of Tanika, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Saturday, April 20. See his obituary. Friends are invited to attend on Friday, April 26th at Beechwood Cemetery & Funeral Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. for a Graveside Service at 3 p.m. followed by a reception in honour of Eric.
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Recreation Vessel Courtesy Check, June 6
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An 8-inch diameter deadhead was spotted October 18 just northwest of KN6, the last red mark you pass on leaving the harbour. Another 12 inch diameter deadhead was spotted October 23 near Constance Bay in the channel between K11 and K10 about 40 meters east of K11.
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