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History and Mission

The Neuse Sailing Association celebrated it's 50th Anniversary in the year 2023, and still going strong!  We celebrated with a party at Point Marina (click here for newsletter about the event) and a 50th Anniversary logo was created by member Erik Hardtle.

The Current NSA BurgeeRecords of the Neuse Sailing Association start with the Articles of Incorporation signed on February 20, 1973, by Joseph H. Cox, Andrew P. Denmark, and Joseph 0. Sargent. Secretary of State Thad Eure certified the Articles on April 13, 1973. Listed as the first six directors were: Joseph H. Cox, Elizabeth A. Cox, Andrew P. Denmark, Mary J. Denmark, Howard M. Ellis, Jr., and Joseph 0. Sargent. The By-Laws set forth by these founders served the NSA for the first 20 years of its existence.

Here is the first newsletter produced by the club  ->  March 1973






         The Current NSA Burgee

The By-Laws were updated under the administration of Past Commodore Frank Wilson and again in 2016 under Commodore Carl Crothers. The By-Laws can be read here. A revised set of Articles of Incorporation are forthcoming.

The NSA was organized for these purposes:

  • To promote activities of a social and recreational nature, including, but not limited to, the operation of other kindred endeavors. 
  • To conduct such private club for the best physical and moral welfare of the members thereof. 
  • To enable the members to gather together for the mutual benefit and enjoyment into an athletic and social group. 
  • The development of the art and science of sailing, the acquisition of knowledge of the theory and practice of seamanship, navigation, and allied subjects; and the furthering of this purpose by promotion and encouragement of races, regattas, and cruises.
Lifetime NSA Members

The NSA recognizes individual members who have made significant contributions to the club over many years. Lifetime members enjoy free membership for life.

2021
Sharon Stephenson, Commodore 2009, 2017
Chuck Gordon, Commodore 2011, 2018

2014

Hans Nickstadt, longtime member

2013

Andy Denmark, Founding Member 1973

2012

Jim Dugan, Commodore 1994
Jim Shaw, Commodore 1991
Past Commodores

2023 - Chuck Gordon  2005 - Jim Beachham  1987 - Bowie Martin *
 2022 - Mary Guilfoyle  2004 - Kent Fann  1986 - Bert Quay
 2021 - Carl Crothers  2003 - Chip Ackerman  1985 - Missy W Baskerville
 2020 - Jeff Kenyon  2002 - Pat Judge  1984 - Dave Hawkins
 2019 - Paul Griffin  2001 - Bob Moore *  1983 - Bowie Martin *
 2018 - Chuck Gordon  2000 - Chip Ackerman  1982 - Bowie Martin *
 2017 - Sharon Stephenson  1999 - Tere Otero  1981 - Ray King
 2016 - Carl Crothers  1998 - Ray Bittner  1980 - Jim Bryan
 2015 - John Phillips  1997 - Joe Wright  1979 - Bowie Martin *
 2014 - Grady Bowers  1996 - Bill Sage  1978 - Skip Crayton
 2013 - Howard Cheetham  1995 - Ralph Krueger *  1977 - Jim Bryan **
 2012 - Bill Erwin  1994 - Jim Dugan  1976 - Bowie Martin **
 2011 - Chuck Gordon  1993 - Frank Wilson *  1975 - Charlie Gryb *
 2010 - Mike Trogdon  1992 - George Stevenson  1974 - Joseph H Cox *
 2009 - Sharon Stephenson  1991 - Jim Shaw  1973 - Rex Willis
 2008 - Buster Kenny  1990 - Mike Jones  
 2007 - Mike Trogdon  1989 - Claude Arnold  
 2006 - Tom Barwick  1988 - Joe Smith  

* - Deceased

** - Records unclear for this year

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