 For 2022 the popular Windsurfing Speed Challenge makes a welcome return to NSC. The current standings can be found here. Prizes for this year's competition are being provided with the generous support of our sponsors; Apex Clinic, Homes of Elegance, and Paddy Windsurfing.
 Trustee John Clemenston has kindly planted a tree in the area behind the new gate and intends to place some ground cover around it in the spring. Here he is looking very pleased with himself! John quietly does a huge amount of work around the club on his own initiative, so he's every right to be. Thanks John!
The AGM of the club will be held on Thursday 2nd December 2021 at 7:30pm at the clubhouse.
The agenda for the meeting can be found here. In accordance with the club rules the accounts have been posted on the club noticeboard. The nominees for the 2022 committee are listed here. The following proposals have been received prior to 31 October: Proposal 1. To amend rule 24 to include a Complaints and Disciplinary procedure as per the documents linked to each. Proposed : Brian Conway Seconded : Brian Andrews Due to an overwhelming response our Sailors Supper on the 26th November is now fully booked out! A reserve list is in operation in case of any cancellations. Please contact Brian Andrews – Tel 07989606783 – email brian@keitoireland.com if you'd like to go on this.
Our annual end of season bash will be held in the clubhouse on Friday 26 Nov, 7.30 for 8pm
This is a casual get together for those involved in all forms of sailing at the club during the season along with their friends and family. We missed out last year due to Covid restrictions so this year we will have 2 seasons of activity to reminisce over!!
Please confirm your attendance to Brian Andrews – Tel 07989606783 – email brian@keitoireland.com asap to confirm your attendance. Menu will then be circulated to confirm your choices in order to assist with the catering Dear Members,
it is that time of year where we are looking for nominations for next year's committee. The deadline for receipt of nominations to be received is 31 October 2021. If you would like to volunteer or if you know of someone else who may be interested can you please arrange for a nomination together with names of a proposer and seconder to be sent to honsec.newtownardssc@gmail.com on or before 30th October 2021. Some positions have received nominations already however ALL posts are up for election at the AGM and new nominations would be welcomed. Without the work of the Volunteers on the Committee the Club would not function so we would encourage any interested parties to put their name forward. If you are interested but are not sure what is involved, please email us at honsec.newtownardssc@gmail.com and one of the volunteers will get in touch to give you an overview. The positions available on the committee are listed below. Commodore Vice Commodore Rear Commodore Hon Secretary Hon Treasurer Hon Membership Secretary Bar Captain Assistant Bar Captain Hon. Sailing Secretary GP14 Class Secretary Windsurfing Officer Safety Boats Officer Buildings Officer Social Secretary Social Assistant Women’s Officer Website Manager In addition to the Committee positions the club are also looking for a volunteer Safe Guarding Officer, if you can assist in this role or finding out more we would love to hear from you. Best Regards The Committee  The club was delighted to host this year's Ulster GP14 Championships over the weekend. The event had to take account of the current restrictions of course, but the the weather was favourable in this regard, enabling briefings, presentations and hospitality to be held comfortably outdoors. There were 28 boats taking part, from many of the GP14 Ireland affiliated clubs, and we had 2 great days of competitive, enjoyable racing. The Gold fleet winners were Ger Owens and Melanie Morris, of Royal St. George Yacht Club. It was excellent to see so many of our own members and boats taking part with good results across the Gold, Silver, and Bronze fleets. Special mention has to go to Steven and Daniel Nelson who took one of our club boats to 2nd place in the Silver fleet, and a very respectable 6th overall. Thanks to everyone who took part, both on and off the water!
Full results are available here. Video footage from David Corkill can be viewed here |
