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Category Archives: Cruising

First Annual NYC Poker Run

By faith | Published: May 28, 2013

For many NYC members, a ‘poker run’ may be a streak of good luck at the gaming tables. For hardcore power boaters who drive go-fast boats capable of crazy speeds over the water, a Poker Run is a chance to show how fast their boats can run. But for those in the NYC powerboat community, [...]

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Before You Head Out – Think “3”

By faith | Published: May 28, 2013

Before you head out on any voyage, short or long, you need to think ’3′ – about three things: 1) Is your boat safe? This should be obvious – through hulls all closed, safety gear, flares and so on and not expired, anchor “at the ready,” dock lines set just in case, sails ready (if [...]

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Hello from the new Cruising Fleet Captain

By faith | Published: April 28, 2013

I wanted to take an opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Paul Barry and I am looking forward to representing the National as the Cruising Fleet Captain. I’m looking forward to meeting all the cruisers – please feel free to reach out to me any time by email at paulbthenyc@gmail.com, or call me at [...]

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C&C Owners + Sharks 2013 Plans Coming Together Quickly

By faith | Published: April 27, 2013

Plans for this year’s C&C Owners Regatta and Rendezvous, partnered with the Shark North Americans for an Awesome event and Great Party are really coming together! We look forward to welcoming C&C and classic boats, and Sharks. Our Notice of Race is up! Our Registration Site is UP!!! This can also be reached from the [...]

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Message from the Commodore

By faith | Published: March 26, 2013

Dear NYC members, Can you believe the crazy temperature fluctuations? Normally at this time of year Anne and I are busy tapping Maple Syrup at our ski chalet in Grey County, the locals are predicting a good season, it’s just been too cold and we haven’t had the daytime warming effect that encourages sap runs. [...]

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Boat Looking for Crew? Crew Looking for Boat?

By faith | Published: March 25, 2013

Looking for crew? Crew members need a boat to race or cruise on? If you’re a boat owner looking for crew or a crew member looking for a boat, you’ll soon be able to sign up in advance online. Our automated system will match boat owners with crew members based on boat owner criteria and [...]

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A Late Summer Trip Across the Lake

By faith | Published: February 25, 2013

What a Reach!!! “The wind in the wires told a tattle-tale sound, and a wave broke over the railing” Gordon Lightfoot. The late summer sail across to Port Dalhousie was good – mostly 7.2 knots due to a steady and strong west wind and the slippery bottom of SoundScape. This was the third crossing of [...]

Also posted in Adventures, Around Lake Ontario | 1 Response

Ready, set, go!

By faith | Published: February 25, 2013

What yachting you will be doing this summer? We have a lot planned for summer 2013 at the club. Here’s a little teaser about the fleet activities to wet your whistle. In addition to our annual events, we are hosting a series of exciting premiere regattas this summer including the Shark North Americans, LYRA, J22 [...]

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Catalina Owners: Join the Lake Ontario Catalina Association

By stephen | Published: January 27, 2013

Connect with other Catalina owners Attend social events Access to Mainsheet Magazine Contact Cathy Terry, ccck@sympatico.ca. Save the date: Sail in / Drive in – May 25, 2013 National Yacht CClub Also: LOCA Rendezvous – August 16, 17 & 18 Cathedral Bluffs Yacht Club

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From the crew decks

By stephen | Published: December 30, 2012

The NYC AGM 2012 has come and gone, and a fine slate of candidates have been elected or acclaimed to various positions.  Good luck to them all, and my thanks to them for their service to the club. I would like to address a comment made from the microphone at the AGM, implying that crew [...]

Also posted in Racing | 1 Response

A Spitfire Story

By faith | Published: October 29, 2012

In February of this year, we purchased a J Boat J/145 racing sailboat based in Long Island Sound and brought her up to the NYC this spring to replace my Catalina that I had also sold during the winter. We renamed the boat ‘Spitfire’ from its previous name of ‘Swirl’. I have been asked several [...]

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2012 National Yacht Club Commodore’s Cruise

By stephen | Published: August 31, 2012

The Queen’s Privateer Oh better by far to live and die Under the brave black flag I fly, Than to play a sanctimonious part, With a Privateer head and Privateer heart.  Away to the cheating world go you Where Privateers are well-to-do, But I’ll remain as I’ve ever been A Privateer of my noble Queen.  [...]

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Don’t forget your charts!

By stephen | Published: July 30, 2012

We heard a rumour recently that the marine unit has been cracking down on people boating without charts. We can’t verify the cracking down rumour, but member John Cangardel did some research for our collective benefit. John didn’t have to go very far. Transport Canada’s Safe Boating Guide mentions charts and publications right here: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp511-beforeyougo-647.htm#carry_and_use_nautical_charts_and_publications “…you must carry the following [...]

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Sailpast 2012

By stephen | Published: June 26, 2012

Sailpast 2012 took place on Saturday, June 2.  Sailpast is the one day that all of our members should be out,  dressed and ready to sail. Unfortunately the weather did not co-operate. After a couple of wet, windy days the weather for Saturday did not look much better. As it turned out, the rain held [...]

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Commodore’s Cruise Photos

By stephen | Published: August 31, 2011

Contributed by Bianca Wong.

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Commodore’s Comments

By stephen | Published: August 30, 2011

August 20th, 2011. Commodore’s Cruise to Mimico This year, Vicki and I were well behaved the week before the Commodore’s cruise and the weather gods were most pleased and so we were thus blessed with a lovely weekend. While we did venture far afield – using Diane and Jonathan Bamberger boat for a rabbit start – [...]

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Sailpast 2011

By stephen | Published: June 27, 2011

Chris Murray, the morning OOD on Sailpast, thought that he was back in Halifax.  The fog was thick enough that the trees on the north side of the basin were gone. Fortunately the fog dissipated and by the afternoon there was sufficient breeze that the fleet was able to go out and enjoy a true [...]

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Group cruise on July 1-3

By stephen | Published: March 29, 2011

Feel like taking a cruise for the long weekend? A group cruise is being planned for July 1-3, destination to be determined by weather and group interest. Skippers and crew, please e-mail svanegmond@tinyplanet.ca (or call the office) with expressions of interest, and you will all be put in touch with each other. Please provide your [...]

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Weather Resources, from Ron Bianchini

By stephen | Published: March 29, 2011

I was at Ron Bianchini’ss fantastic weather-focused Sailors’ Night. At that talk, he promised to provide a document listing all the resources he mentioned during his talk.  Here it is: Weather Resources for Boaters March 2010 Edition , all eighteen pages of it. It’s a rich resource for boaters seeking to improve their weather knowledge. Stephen [...]

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New Years’ Sailing

By stephen | Published: January 25, 2011

Some adventuresome sailors enjoyed time on the water on New Years’ Day.

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