Neuse Sailing Association in Oriental, Pamlico County, United States | Sailing

Welcome to Neuse Sailing Association, Oriental, United States. The Neuse Sailing Association (NSA) is the oldest and most active Sailing club of its kind in North Carolina. The name is derived from the Neuse River, where most of our Sailing begins. NSA is a nonprofit corporation first chartered in 1973. The Neuse Sailing Association, Inc., is now entering its thirtieth year, making it one of the oldest active Sailing clubs of its type in North Carolina. Records of the NSA start with the Articles of Incorporation signed on 20 February 1973 by Joseph H. Cox, Andrew P. Denmark, and Joseph O. Sargent. Secretary of State Thad Eure certified the Articles on 13 April 1973.

The Oriental Yacht Club conducted a spring series and, I think, a fall series of races in 1970. I was the race chairman. Most who raced were not members of the Oriental Yacht Club. I have found the invitation for the spring series and a list of the eight boats and their uncorrected times for the very first race. The 1970 Oriental Yacht Club spring series schedule was 25 April, 9 May, 23 May, and 6 June. 20 June was the make-up day. The invitation stated in part, "...After each race all entrants are invited to tie up to OYC Dock for a rehash and beer. (Cost to be shared by all those participating.) A trophy will be presented to the skipper with the winning point score at the end of the Series. (Four races, one throw out.)..."

The eight skippers were Joel Clark, Collins, Holland, Joe Cox, David Evans, Charlie Gryb, Guy Hughes, and Herb Rikker. In 1971 Joe Cox, Charlie Gryb, and I decided to move the races from the Oriental Yacht Club to a new organization, the NSA. So now know how and when the NSA began. We again thank Leslie for the information.