Members are strongly encouraged to ensure that ladders, outboards and other attractive items are secured to their boat in the harbour, or cradle/trailer when in the yard with a locked cable or equivalent.
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Storm Impact at NSC
NSC came out of Saturday’s derecho with no significant damage to our grounds or infrastructure. In the Park, however, several boats were spun-around and dragged by the wind. Unfortunately, some were damaged – significantly fewer than could have been thanks to some quick action from Greg Johnston and Brent Beninger.
Winter Yard Storage is at a Premium – Do you have other options?
Winter yard storage at NSC is at a premium for this coming winter, and some members with new boats are being told they cannot keep their boats at NSC this winter. Is your boat on a trailer, and is there somewhere else that you could store it this winter? If so, you are encouraged/requested to…
Reminder – Contaminant Discharge Policy
As planning and preparation for haulout and winter storage begins, members are reminded of Harbour Policy 7.3.1 that stipulates (under Ontario law) that the discharge of contaminants into the harbour is prohibited. This includes substances such as plumbers antifreeze and ethylene glycol. Boat owners are responsible for the full recovery and removal of these chemicals.
Harbour Closure Date: 16 November 2019
We are now in the last steps to prepare the harbour and yard for winter. The date for closure of the Harbour is 16 November. At that time, the Service docks, Face dock, and parts of W dock will be moved to the centre of the harbour area and away from the walls. It is…
Volunteer Scuba Divers Requested
NSC needs to do a survey of the state of the chains securing our docks. A pair of qualified volunteer divers are being sought over the next few weeks to perform this survey. If you are qualified and available to help, please contact Gene Bruce for further details: gbruce at nsc.ca.
Buoy K1 is back in position; no lights on navigation buoys
The Coast Guard has repositioned buoy K1 it its proper position. K1 marks the western edge of Britannia Shoal; refer to this chart.