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50 Year Anniversary!May, 2023 | 'The Neuse Juice' | Volume 50 Number 5 |
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NSA - TIME TO CELEBRATE 50 YEARS!!! May has arrived and it’s time to get out on the Neuse and test out your vessels. The Memorial Day Cruise is not too far away so get prepared to enjoy Ocracoke this year. We have 57 registrants and looking for more!! ( More information about Ocracoke below). Remember you can always take the Ferry over but look for a place to stay soon.
We made it to Portsmouth and for tonight with the intentions of heading north up the bay. We started on the 3rd day and ran into heavy winds. We finally got tied up and now will await the next good weather window. Portsmouth and Norfolk are nice towns to visit but we are looking forward to other places north of here. As you know this is our 50th Anniversary year so let’s make NSA as visible as possible! Please fly your NSA burgees whenever out on the water! When we arrive in Ocracoke we want them to know we are back!! Due to you and our predecessors we have a great club! As always be safe on the water ( and everywhere). If you have questions, Cell: 919-880-7879, email: chuckgordon55@yahoo.com Chuck Gordon Commodore S/V Pelikan  |
I am writing this article sitting in Pelikan waiting out “weather” at the Atlantic 
Cruising Update
The Chesapeake Cruise fleet has been having lots of fun and a bit of adventure as we navigated high winds and weather in the southern part of the Bay. We got a bit spread out as we moved North but many have convened in Solomon’s where we are enjoying warming temperatures and sunshine!
We’re excited to see many of you for our next cruise on Memorial Day weekend to Ocracoke! We’re sure Chuck and Sharon and Dave and Krista will have lots of fun activities for us to enjoy
See you on the water!
Tracy Vail and Robert Pugh
Vice Commodores of Cruising
Memorial Day Cruise to Ocracoke May 26th – 29th
Cruise Captains Chuck Gordon & Sharon Stephenson and David & Christa Kreutz.
The cruise to Ocracoke is quickly approaching! There have been 58 registrants so far and hopefully there will be many more!
Please remember to join the Memorial Day Forum which will be used to send out information about weather, activities, and departures to and from Ocracoke. We encourage you to post when you will be leaving for Ocracoke so others can sail with you. There are two channels going in to the island Big Foot Slough which is the ferry channel and 9’ channel. Please take time to look at your charts about both of these options. More information about them will be posted to the Forum.
Those who requested a slip in February have heard from Anchorage Marina and assigned a slip. Other options are the Government Docks, which are a 1st come 1st serve basis, and Silver Lake Anchorage.
- Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!
There will be a social at the Gazebo at Anchorage Marine at 4PM on Saturday. Bring an appetizer to share and the club will provide Beverages. For those who might be interested there will be a bring your own dinner and beverages gathering at 5:30 PM on Sunday evening at the Gazebo or the area next to Government Docks. Bring chairs.
- BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
There are so many things to do on the island from good restaurants and Bars and Brewery to going to Springers Point beach as well as the Ocean side beaches. I encourage member to invite others to spontaneous activities. I believe posting on the forum and word of mouth is the best way. We need everyone’s help to make it a great weekend.
We will be sending out emails or posting on the forum with more information before the Cruise. Please fly your NSA burgee to let Ocracoke know that NSA is on the island.
For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2023 Memorial Day Cruise Forum
Thanks!
Your Cruise Captains
Chuck Gordon & Sharon Stephenson
and David & Christa Kreutz.
PS
If you need to cancel... ESPECIALLY if there is a Marina or Restaurant (headcount)
How to Cancel Registration for an Event or Cruise
To cancel a registration:- Make sure to Log In.
- Click on the Event
- Click on "Already registered"
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If Cancellation is available...
(usually no later than 7-10 days before event)
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Click on the Cancel Registration Button
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We love a parade! Croakerfest Parade! Calling all showmen and women! Help us celebrate NSA’s 50th anniversary by being part of the Croakerfest Parade on Saturday July
Pat Thomaier |
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Welcome Our New Members
We’re heading full steam ahead into our 50th sailing season. We have another new member who joined us in April. Please join me welcoming Ron Eva, from Bahama, NC, owner of S/V Connie’s Star, which he keeps at Bow to Stern Boating Center.
- Check out our New Member area! Learn about our newest recruits!
See you all soon!
Sharon McDonald
Vice Commodore of Membership
M/V Mischief
Alice and Tom presenting a check from the
Shrimperoo 50/50 Raffle to Bonny Capp of
the Friends of the Pamlico County Library.
Thank you to all who helped by purchasing
a raffle ticket.
Alice Petree & Tom McElroy
Vice Commodores Special Events
M/V Lochaber
Dinghy Poker Run Volunteers Needed Once again, I am looking for volunteers to help solicit and gather items to be used in the silent and live auctions, as well as for prizes for winning poker hands for the NCO DPR, scheduled for Saturday July 29. Karen Kleiner will be in charge of coordinating and following up with the volunteers for this task. Even if you know only one or two folks you would feel comfortable asking (we do have letters to explain to potential donors the event & its proceeds), that would be most helpful. * Click here to see the list of donors in 2022, as well as some potential new donors. The list includes names of those who have already volunteered to contact potential donors. If you would be willing to help in this endeavor, please let Karen or me know who you will contact. Also, if you know of other potential donors, please let us know that as well. We are looking for items, artwork or experiences. The auctions usually have many used items that individuals have donated, so consider the DPR if you have things you are no longer using. We will take paintings/prints, other art work, nautical items – either decorative or functional, decorative pillows, items for entertaining – platters, bowls, napkins and placemats – jewelry and many other items. All items need to be turned in no later than Saturday July 22. The proceeds this year will continue to be used to promote youth sailing by providing scholarships to underprivileged children for sailing camp through the Pamlico Coastal Activities Council. In addition, this year part of the proceeds will be used for swimming lesson scholarships for these kids through Oriental United Methodist Church. As we get closer to the event, I will be looking for volunteers to help at the DPR, so stay tuned! To volunteer for auction/prize solicitation: Karen Kleiner – kpkleiner@gmail.com 252-659-1920 Or Sharon Stephenson – srstephenson1420@gmail.com 919-414-7719 Any help you can give us in collecting auction & prize items will be greatly appreciated. Sharon Stephenson S/V Pelikan
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Social Media & Swag
Our 50th Anniversary tees will be available to purchase in Ocracoke over Memorial Day week-end. We will also have our other remaining merchandise there as well.
Thank you to everyone that has posted photos taken of the Chesapeake Cruise. If you aren’t a member of the NSA Facebook group you need to join! Lots of great cruise photos as well as other posts of interest. Be sure to answer the questions when requesting to join. This group is closed to the public.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in Ocracoke!
Click here to visit our online shop!
Kathy Kenny
Vice Commodore of Social Media & NSA Wear Coord.
S/V Cool Change
NSA Website
Now
is a good time to update your profile avatar… (avatar means Picture) as
we are now featuring pictures on the Directory and Home Page of all
members... so we know what we look like!
- Click on your name in the upper right black bar on the website.
- Click the Edit Profile button.
- Scroll down to Avatar
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- Click on the words Remove/Change
- Please use a picture that shows a close up of your face.
- When done, scroll back to the top and click on the Save button
---> or send your picture to vccommunications@neusesailingassociation.org and we'll take care of it!
We have some new sections of the website for this year… (click the links to view)
- Events and Cruises for 2023
- Check out Cruise Captain 101
- Our 2023 Officers & Directors
- How to sign up and cancel Events & Cruises
- Interested in being an Officer or Director?
- Check out the last meeting with the Bridge Minutes
Erik Hardtle
VC of Communications -Website
S/V Knot Shore1974 Gulfstar
Neuse Juice Newsletter
If you missed something going on with the club... catch up here -> Our past Newsletters “The Neuse Juice”
Please send your stories and photos to vccommunications@neusesailingassociation.org, and add "Neuse Juice" in the subject line.
Jean Hardtle
Vice Commodore of Communications - Neuse Juice
S/V Knot Shore
1974 Gulfstar
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