Commodore's Report

As the old song goes, "Wasn't that a party!"

As the summer that never really was winds down we can all reflect a bit on the success of NSSA activites this year. The two big events, the Heritage Cup (now incorporated into the Lunenburg Wooden Boat Reunion) and the 50th Anniversary NSSA Race Week in Hubbards Cove were a huge success by any measure.

This doesn't just happen by accident, but is the final result of the planning, organizing and implementation by the Committees involved and their corresponding Executive Member. I will not mention everyone involved by name at this time but you know who you are. On behalf of all of our member- ship I sincerely thank you for your commitment of time, attention to detail, and hard work.

As always, we do not rest on our laurels. I am already looking ahead to next year which promises to be filled with lots of schooner activity. Preparation is currently underway for the 2nd Annual Wooden Boat Reunion as well as Race Week, both to be held in Lunenburg. Also, next summer Halifax will be once again hosting Tall Ships, to be followed by Tall Ships Outport in Lunenburg.

I will present more information on these events, particularly dates, at the AGM on November 26th. In the meantime, let's get out and sail those schooners. It' going to be a long, long winter.

Fair winds always, Bruce