NEWTOWNARDS SAILING CLUB

DISCOVER SAILING AT nsc - 16TH MAY

25/4/2026

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Newtownards Sailing Club is throwing open its doors for a Discover Sailing Day on 16th May - and everyone is welcome! Join our qualified instructors for taster sessions in dinghy sailing and windsurfing, both on the water and onshore.
Sessions run throughout the day in small, friendly groups of up to six, so you’ll get a genuine hands-on experience whatever your age or ability. Whether you’ve never set foot on a boat before or you’ve always been curious about windsurfing, this is the perfect place to start.
Sailing and windsurfing are sports for life - great for fitness, confidence, getting outdoors - and Strangford Lough offers a spectacular setting, with views of the Mourne Mountains and Scrabo Tower. Our club has been welcoming sailors of all levels for decades, and Discover Sailing Day is your chance to see what it’s all about from the inside. Come along, get on the water, and meet the friendly faces who make Newtownards Sailing Club such a special place. You might just find your new favourite thing to do!
Timed sessions will run throughout the day for adults and children over 8 - book your slot here. Places are capped to keep groups small, so we’d recommend booking early to avoid missing out. All equipment will be supplied, you'll really just need to bring some clothes you don't mind getting wet, a towel, and something dry to change into!

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ANNUAL PRIZEGIVING 2026

29/3/2026

The club's prizegiving evening was held on Saturday 28th March, with all those attending enjoying some light food provided by the Social committee, and an interesting talk from Brian Conway on his round the world yacht race crewing experience. The prizes awarded were:

Sailing

Gold Helm
- Alistair Duffin
Gold Crew
- Andrew Corkhill
Silver Helm
- John Borne
Silver Crew
- Meredith Greive
Bronze Helm
- Andrew Norris
Bronze Crew
- Rodney Dunlop
Hon. Sec. Shield
- Adam Torrens and Emily Torrens
Newenham De Cogan Endeavour Trophy
- Brian Conway (for sailing the Southern Ocean leg of the Clipper Race)

Wing Foiling Overall Fastest

1st
- Tim Moore - 24.42 knots
2nd
- William Revels - 24.2 knots
3rd
- David Corkill - 21.4 knots

Wing Foiling Handicap

1st
- William Revels - 23.2 knots
2nd
- Tim Moore - 22.42 knots
3rd
- David Corkill - 22.4 knots

Windsurfing Overall Fastest

1st
- Robert Mulholland - 31 knots
2nd
- Paddy Lyner - 26.5 knots
3rd
- Vic Forster - 20.37 knots

Windsurfing Handicap

1st
- Robert Mulholland - 28 knots
2nd
- Vic Forster - 25.37 knots
3rd
- David Brown - 24 knots

All photographs courtesy of Bob Torrens

2025 AGM Notification

27/11/2025

This years AGM will be held on Friday 12th December @ 7:30pm in the clubhouse, and all members are invited to attend. The relevant documents for this meeting are below:

AGM notification letter with agenda and proposals for the 2026 committee.
Financial Statements for the year ending 30th September 2025
Last year's AGM minutes

JOSH PORTER THIRD IN CHAMPIONS' CUP

7/10/2025

Massive congratulations to NSC's Josh Porter who had the honour of representing the Fireball fleet in this year's Irish Sailing Dinghy Champions' Cup, contested in National 18s, and held last weekend at Royal Cork Yacht Club. 👏👏 Josh and his crew (including Conor Twohig from Sutton DC) were tied for first on points, ending up third on countback. 🎉🥉 Full story here on Afloat.ie: Irish-Dinghy-Champions-Cup-at-Royal-Cork
(Photo credits Bob Bateman)

Torrens Wins GP14 Youth Championship at Blessington

15/9/2025

Congrats to Adam and Emily Torrens who were crowned GP14 Ireland 2025 Youth Champions at @blessingtonsailingclub! In the Autumn Open event they finished 4th overall, heading Silver fleet, so quite a weekend. Read more on Aloat.ie:
Torrens Wins GP14 Youth Nationals at Blessington
Blessington's Street Takes Title as Storms Halt GP14 Autumn Open

2025 GP14 Munster Championships

9/6/2025

Great time had by all at Cullaun Sailing Club near Limerick at the weekend.
Adam and Emily 5th overall, 1st in Silver and first Youth helm!!!!
Curly and Meg 6th overall.
Lara, crewing for Hugh (Sutton Dinghy Club) 11th place
Me and Viv 18th and Kevin and Paidi 22nd.
We love visiting their club for some tiny pond racing, great craic and well worth the journey. Nearly all weathers within a few minutes😀💨🌞☔️
Results here

FIRST DINGHY SAILING COURSE OF THE YEAR

10/4/2025

This year our RYA Level 1 & 2 dinghy sailing courses will run slightly differently, with one weekend for each level, instead of both levels over 8 evenings. To kick things off a Level 1 course has been scheduled for the 10th & 11th May.
Sign up at: https://itsplainsailing.com/org/nsc

Success for NSC Sailors

10/4/2025

The Royal North of Ireland Yacht Club GP14 Spring Series concluded at the weekend, with great results for NSC sailors. Daniel Nelson, crewing for Ross Kearney, took first place, with Adam and Emily Torrens 3rd overall. Also in action last weekend where Josh Porter and Cara McDowell, who triumphed at the Fireball Open event at Lough Ree. Well done everybody! 👏👏

Annual prizegiving

8/4/2025

Saturday 5th April was our annual prize giving dinner, with the club full of members enjoying the delicious food, prepared by our caterer Mark, before the awards were handed out. Thanks to Dee, Lana and Liz for organising the evening. 👏👍
Paddy Lyner took the windsurfing speed prize, with Andy Caldwell taking the infamous "Fin of Doom" for a few mishaps! In the GP14s, Gold fleet honours went to Alastair Duffin and Andy Corkill, whilst Silver fleet went to Emily and Adam Torrens. Claire Cromie took the most improved helm award. Congrats to all! 👏

Irish Windsurfing Association Slalom at NSC Sunday 23rd March

24/3/2025

Great weekend windsurfing and wing/wind foiling. Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Gold and Silver Fleet races. Special thanks to Nick Fletcher, Paddy Lyner, Chris Loughridge for organising this fantastic annual slalom event and sponsorship. Special thanks too for safety boat management, John Hayes and our NSC Social Team for looking after catering, Liz Borne, Lana Richie and Dee MacFadyen. Great to see the club in full action this weekend. ✨🏆✨

Winners were:
Gold Fleet
1st - Joe Galeckas
2nd - Jonathan Crean
3rd - Ciaran Moore
Silver Fleet
1st - Didris Teteris

David Corkill has a super drone video of the event up on his YouTube channel: