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    • 28 Mar 2026
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Oriental Marina & Inn
    Register

    Shrimperoo

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 Shrimperoo

       To be held at the Oriental Inn and Marina on March 28, 2-4pm.

        This is our annual membership drive so please make sure that you invite anyone who is interested in joining NSA.  The event is free for members and $20 for non-members, however if they join NSA at the Shrimperoo the event cost is taken off their membership fees. Everyone will get food and 2 drinks tickets at the event.

    Christopher Siren, jazz pianist, will be providing music for us this year. https://www.facebook.com/groups/243412396396155/posts/2078070726263637/https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-siren-a0bbaa2b

         We will be looking for volunteers to help at this event and for all club members to bring a side or desert to share. Volunteering opportunities include registration and payment of membership dues, set up, cooking/serving shrimp and clean up.

    If you would like to volunteer please let Howard and Ros know (252 515 4850, howardcheetham@gmail.com).  More information will come closer to the event.

    In the meantime, please register



    • 10 Apr 2026
    • 12 Apr 2026
    • Oriental

    Oriental In-Water Boat Show

    Volunteers need to help staff our tent and bring in new members!

    Oriental’s annual In-water Boat Show has grown exponentially since its beginnings in 2009. The most recent show drew over 100 exhibitors from as far away as Hampton, Virginia; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Bryson City, NC. In addition to nautical goods and services, dealers and brokers will bring in boats on land and in the slips at Oriental Harbor Marina, and many informational seminars are offered.
    • 25 Apr 2026
    • 26 Apr 2026
    • Beaufort
    Registration is closed

    Spring Cruise

    Cruise Captains: Cara & Jason Keys
                      (S/V Sol Mate)


     For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 Spring Cruise

    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
    • Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!
    • 9 May 2026
    • 10 May 2026
    • Cherry Point / New Bern

    Air Show Cruise

    Cruise Captains:  Bruce & Kay Nuechterlein
                      (S/V Laura Belle)

                     

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 Air Show Cruise

    TBA


    • 23 May 2026
    • 25 May 2026
    • Cape Lookout
    Register

    Memorial Day Cruise

    Cruise Captains:  Jean & Erik Hardtle
                      (S/V Knot Shore)

    Saturday, September 23 – Monday, September 25

    Get your burgees ready! The NSA always makes a good showing at Cape Lookout for Labor Day weekend, so join us for the fun.

    We are planning a dinghy excursion to the lighthouse, a scavenger hunt and a social on the beach. 

    We plan to have the social on Saturday on the beach.  Cell phone coverage can be spotty at the cape, so let use Channel 69 for communication.

    Saturday 

    •  Arrive & anchor, then join us on the beach.  If you like to be in the water, it’s good to bring something to float on.  Look for the large red & white NSA Burgee.
    • 5 PM NSA Social – We will be grilling and bonfire on the Beach!   
      Bring something to grill for your boat crew and a dish to share. Bring some wood!  We will have a bonfire on the beach that night.

    •  Remember to bring your Dishes, Cups, Flatware, napkins & trash bag.

    Sunday

    • 9:00 am (ish) Dinghy Excursion to the Light House.  We are planning this trip early before the masses of day boaters arrive.  This trip will be dependent on the weather and water conditions. 
    • Meet on the beach for a photo scavenger hunt, more beach games, more fun socialization.

    Monday

    • Monday plans are on your own.  Everyone has a different schedule, so many of us leave early, as this can be a long trip back.

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 Memorial Day Cruise

    • BYOB
    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
    •  Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!

    • 5 Jun 2026
    • 7 Jun 2026
    • Ocracoke

    OcraFolk Cruise

    Cruise Captains:  Tracy Vail & Robert Pugh
                      (MV Kindred Spirit)

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 OcraFolk Cruise Forum

    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
    •  Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!

    • 4 Jul 2026
    • 5 Jul 2026
    • Cape Lookout

    Fourth of July Cruise

    Cruise Captains:  Rick & Lynn Edwards
                      (SV Three Quarter Time)
                      Robert Short & Brenda Camp
                      (SV Enchantress)


    For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 4th of July Cruise Forum



    • 4 Jul 2026
    • 12 Jul 2026
    • Cape Lookout, Wrightsville, Swansboro

    Cape Lookout, Wrightsville, Swansboro

    TBA

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum:  2025 Week Long Cruise
    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
    • RYOS – Reserve Your Own Slip – for cruises with Marinas.  VC of Cruising will send list to Marina, but you are responsible for calling and reserving slip with Marina.
    • Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!
    • 25 Jul 2026
    • 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Oriental, NC

    Dinghy Poker Run

    It’s not too early to start thinking about having fun and helping a good cause. 

    For those of you who are new to the Poker Run, here’s how it works: Hands sell for $10@ or$25/3 (including 1 lunch/hand!) at the Tiki Bar at 9:30am and the “run” is from 11am - 1pm.  Players take small boats to 6-7 docks where they draw a card at each dock to fill their hand(s), or you may do land only hands at the Tiki Bar.  Prizes will be awarded for the highest hands. Lunch will be served from 12:30 – whenever.  Live and Silent auctions and 50-50 raffle are held following lunch.

     This is a community event, open to everyone, but staffed primarily by the membership.

    Dinghy Poker Run – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED


    • 8 Aug 2026
    • 9 Aug 2026
    • Dowry Creek

    Summer Cruise


    For updates Subscribe to the Forum:2026 Summer Cruise

    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
    •  Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!
    • 5 Sep 2026
    • 7 Sep 2026
    • Washington / Bath

    Labor Day Cruise

    Cruise Captains:  Sharon & Rob McDonald
                      (MV Mischief)

    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes, Cups, flatware, napkins, & Trash bag to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.
    •  Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!
    •  Look for the Large NSA Burgee on the beach!


    • 26 Sep 2026
    • 27 Sep 2026
    • West Bay / South River

    Fall Cruise 

    Cruise Captains:  Christa & Dave Kreutz
                      (SV Cymbeline)

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum: 2026 Fall Cruise Forem


    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.

    •  Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!

    • 10 Oct 2026
    • 11 Oct 2026
    • Neuse River and Oriental Marina & Inn

    Oriental Cup Regatta

    Sponsored by the Nautical Collective of Oriental (NCO), is a weekend of sailing and racing, good food and live music. It begins Friday evening with registration at the Oriental Marina & Inn. The Regatta on Saturday includes Round the Buoys and Pursuit Races, followed by a Regatta Dinner with Music & Dancing into the night.  Festivities conclude on Sunday with the NSA-sponsored Bloody Mary & Mimosas Wake-up call and Awards.

    Registration, schedule, rules and Notice of Race can be found at:

    http://www.orientalcupregatta.com

    The Nautical Collective of Oriental (NCO) coordinates the efforts of the three sailing clubs in Oriental – Oriental Dinghy Club, Neuse Sailing Association and Sailing Club of Oriental – to promote sailing and help train and encourage a new generation of sailors. The NCO also sponsors the annual Dinghy Poker Run. Proceeds from the Dinghy Poker Run and the Oriental Cup are earmarked for youth sailing camp scholarships and collegiate sailing programs. It also helps fund swimming lessons for disadvantaged youth through Oriental United Methodist Church. The NCO is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

     

    • 30 Oct 2026
    • 1 Nov 2026
    • Ocracoke

    Halloween Cruise

    tba

    For updates Subscribe to the Forum:2026 Halloween Cruise Forum

    • BYODC – Bring Your Own Dishes and Cups to events to cut back on trash and be environmentally friendly.

    • RYOS – Reserve Your Own Slip – for cruises with Marinas.  We will send list to Marina, but you are responsible for calling and reserving slip with Marina.

    • Make sure to fly your BURGEE during the Event!
    • 7 Nov 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • tba
    • 100

    The 2026 Commodore's Ball will be held at Stanley Hall in New Bern again this year on Saturday, November 7th. 

    The Hall, caterer, bartender (Sassy Spirits) and band (Southern Hellcats) have all been booked early to insure that we can hold the Ball in November.

     

    IMPORTANT: The reason for this early announcement is the possibility of the Navy Ball occurring on the same weekend, which will cause competition for staying overnight in New Bern! You are urged to book accommodations NOW if you are planning on attending and spending the night in New Bern following the Ball. If you are not sure of your plans this far in advance but think attending the Ball is a strong possibility, book a fully refundable accommodation to guarantee you will have a room if you do decide to attend.

     

    Note: Registration for the Commodore’s Ball is not open at this time. Registration and additional details about the Ball will be added in the Fall.

     

     

Past events

14 Mar 2026 NCO Virtual Seminar - Auxiliary Systems
7 Mar 2026 NCO Virtual Seminar - Pre-season Sail Inspection
28 Feb 2026 NCO Virtual Seminar - Diesel Maintenance
21 Feb 2026 NCO Virtual Seminar - 10 Commandments to Dock a boat
14 Feb 2026 2026 Oyster Roast
14 Feb 2026 NCO Virtual Seminar - Diver's Bottom Perspective
7 Feb 2026 NCO Virtual Seminar - 10 Commandments to tie up a boat
29 Dec 2025 Instead of Football Regatta
13 Dec 2025 2025 Commodore's Ball
13 Dec 2025 2025 Annual Meeting
15 Nov 2025 Nautical Collective of Oriental - Fall Social
31 Oct 2025 2025 Halloween Cruise
10 Oct 2025 2025 Oriental Cup Regatta
27 Sep 2025 2025 Fall Cruise 1
30 Aug 2025 2025 Labor Day Cruise
9 Aug 2025 2025 Lazy Days Cruise
26 Jul 2025 2025 Dinghy Poker Run
27 May 2025 2025 Week-long Cruise
24 May 2025 2025 Memorial Day Cruise
3 May 2025 2025 Late Spring Cruise
11 Apr 2025 2025 Oriental Boat Show
5 Apr 2025 2025 Spring Cruise
29 Mar 2025 2025 Salty Spring Social (old name: Shrimperoo)
8 Mar 2025 NCO Virtual Seminar - Risk Reduction - Part II
1 Mar 2025 NCO Virtual Seminar - Risk Reduction - Part I
22 Feb 2025 NCO Virtual Seminar - Sailboat Racing for Cruisers
8 Feb 2025 NCO Virtual Seminar - Auxiliary Systems
1 Feb 2025 NCO Virtual Seminar - Diesel Engine Maintenance
16 Nov 2024 Fall NCO Social
9 Nov 2024 2024 Commodore's Ball
26 Oct 2024 2024 Halloween Cruise
28 Sep 2024 2024 Fall Cruise
31 Aug 2024 2024 Labor Day Cruise
3 Aug 2024 2024 Lazy Days Cruise
27 Jul 2024 2024 Dinghy Poker Run
13 Jul 2024 2024 Dog Days Cruise
22 Jun 2024 2024 Week-long Cruise << SOUTH >>
15 Jun 2024 2024 Week-long Cruise << NORTH >>
25 May 2024 2024 Memorial Day Cruise
12 Apr 2024 2024 Oriental Boat Show
6 Apr 2024 2024 Spring Cruise
23 Mar 2024 2024 NSA Shrimperoo
2 Mar 2024 NCO Virtual Seminar - Medical Preparedness
24 Feb 2024 NCO Virtual Seminar - Docking Your Boat
17 Feb 2024 NCO Virtual Seminar - Auxiliary Systems
10 Feb 2024 NCO Virtual Seminar - How to Tie Up your Boat
3 Feb 2024 NCO Virtual Seminar - Diesel Engine Maintenance
11 Nov 2023 2023 Commodore's Ball
27 Oct 2023 2023 Halloween Cruise
14 Oct 2023 The Oriental Cup Regatta
30 Sep 2023 2023 Fall Cruise
9 Sep 2023 50th Anniversary Celebration
1 Sep 2023 2023 Labor Day Cruise
4 Aug 2023 2023 Lazy Days Cruise
29 Jul 2023 2023 Dinghy Poker Run
14 Jul 2023 2023 Dog Days Cruise
17 Jun 2023 2023 Week-long Cruise
27 May 2023 2023 Memorial Day Cruise
24 Apr 2023 2023 Chesapeake Cruise (Month Long)
14 Apr 2023 2023 Oriental Boat Show
7 Apr 2023 2023 Easter Cruise - Cancelled
25 Mar 2023 2023 NSA Shrimperoo
11 Mar 2023 NCO Virtual Seminar - Sailing Clubs of Oriental
4 Mar 2023 NCO Virtual Seminar - Global Solo Challenge
25 Feb 2023 NCO Virtual Seminar - Auxiliary Systems
18 Feb 2023 NCO Virtual Seminar - Crew Overboard
11 Feb 2023 NCO Virtual Seminar - Diesel Engine Maintenance
4 Feb 2023 NCO Virtual Seminar - Docking
12 Nov 2022 2022 Commodore's Ball
21 Oct 2022 2022 Halloween Cruise
14 Oct 2022 The Oriental Cup Regatta
8 Oct 2022 2022 Fall Cruise
2 Sep 2022 2022 Labor Day Cruise
5 Aug 2022 2022 Lazy Days Cruise
23 Jul 2022 2022 Dinghy Poker Run
15 Jul 2022 2022 Dog Days Cruise
18 Jun 2022 2022 Week-long Cruise
18 Jun 2022 SCOO Summer Solstice Regatta
27 May 2022 2022 Memorial Day Cruise
23 Apr 2022 Chesapeake Cruise (Month Long)
15 Apr 2022 2022 Easter Cruise
9 Apr 2022 2022 New Member Social
8 Apr 2022 2022 Oriental Boat Show
2 Apr 2022 2022 Anniversary Race
26 Mar 2022 2022 NSA Shrimperoo
19 Mar 2022 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - RACE MANAGEMENT
12 Mar 2022 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Sail Trim
26 Feb 2022 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Auxiliary Systems
19 Feb 2022 2022 NSA Oyster Roast
19 Feb 2022 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Docking
12 Feb 2022 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Maintenance & Engine Prep
5 Feb 2022 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Anchoring
13 Nov 2021 2021 Commodore's Ball
13 Nov 2021 NSA Annual Members Meeting
30 Oct 2021 Halloween Cruise
2 Oct 2021 Fall Cruise
11 Sep 2021 NSA Shrimperoo -- CANCELLED
4 Sep 2021 Labor Day Cruise
21 Aug 2021 2021 New Member Social
7 Aug 2021 Lazy Days Cruise
24 Jul 2021 2021 Dinghy Poker Run
16 Jul 2021 Dog Days Cruise
29 May 2021 Memorial Day Cruise
1 May 2021 Chesapeake Cruise
10 Apr 2021 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Auxiliary Systems
3 Apr 2021 Easter (Spring) Cruise
3 Apr 2021 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Navigation Rules
27 Mar 2021 NSA Oyster Roast
27 Mar 2021 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Spring Maintenance
20 Mar 2021 Virtual Winter Seminar Series - Crew Overboard
1 Jan 2021 2021 Instead of Football Regatta
14 Nov 2020 2020 Commodore's "Masquerade" Ball
31 Oct 2020 Halloween Cruise
10 Oct 2020 Fall Cruise
17 Sep 2020 2020 SCOO Regretta Regatta
4 Sep 2020 Labor Day Cruise
1 Aug 2020 Lazy Days Cruise
10 Jul 2020 Dog Days Cruise
13 Jun 2020 Week-long Cruise
30 May 2020 NCO "Round the Buoys" Regatta
23 May 2020 Memorial Day Cruise
6 May 2020 2020 Hope Regala (Virtual)
14 Apr 2020 NCO Social Distancing Regatta
21 Mar 2020 Seminar – Art of Varnishing (Canceled due to COVID-19)
14 Mar 2020 First Aid Onboard - CANCELLED!
7 Mar 2020 NOAA (discussion on weather)
29 Feb 2020 AC/Refrigeration
22 Feb 2020 Navigating Local Waters
15 Feb 2020 Sail Trim
8 Feb 2020 Diesel Maintenance
25 Jan 2020 Risk Management Onboard
18 Jan 2020 No GPS! Now what!!!!???!!
11 Jan 2020 Sailing and on Water Opportunities in Oriental
9 Nov 2019 2019 Commodore's Ball
9 Nov 2019 Annual Membership Meeting
26 Oct 2019 2019 Halloween Cruise
12 Oct 2019 2019 Fall Cruise
13 Sep 2019 Oriental Cup Regatta
10 Sep 2019 A Celebration of Life will be held for Bill Porter
31 Aug 2019 2019 Labor Day Cruise
10 Aug 2019 2019 Lazy Days Cruise
27 Jul 2019 2019 Dinghy Poker Run
4 Jul 2019 2019 Dog Days Cruise
15 Jun 2019 2019 Week Long Cruise - North
15 Jun 2019 2019 Week Long Cruise - South
7 Jun 2019 2019 Hope Regala
25 May 2019 2019 Memorial Day Cruise
20 Apr 2019 2019 Easter Cruise
13 Apr 2019 2019 Vessel Safety Examinations
12 Apr 2019 2019 Oriental Boat Show
23 Mar 2019 NOAA NWS Weather Forecasting
16 Mar 2019 USCG Inspections/Safety At Sea
9 Mar 2019 Docking in Wind - CANCELED
2 Mar 2019 Race Management
23 Feb 2019 12 Volt systems
16 Feb 2019 Risk Management
9 Feb 2019 CPR and First Aid
2 Feb 2019 Marine Electronics Maintenance
26 Jan 2019 Diesel Engines
19 Jan 2019 Navigation Refresher and Map Updates
12 Jan 2019 Splicing and Rigging/Furlers
1 Dec 2018 Photo Contest
10 Nov 2018 2018 Commodore's Ball
10 Nov 2018 2018 Annual Membership Meeting
27 Oct 2018 2018 Halloween Cruise
13 Oct 2018 2018 Fall Cruise Canceled
21 Sep 2018 2018 Harborfest - Canceled
1 Sep 2018 2018 Labor Day Cruise
18 Aug 2018 2018 Lazy Days Cruise
28 Jul 2018 2018 Dinghy Poker Run
14 Jul 2018 Nautical Co-op of Oriental (NCO)
14 Jul 2018 Pursuit Race Series
6 Jul 2018 2018 Dog Days Cruise
16 Jun 2018 2018 Week Long Cruise
8 Jun 2018 2018 Hope Regala
26 May 2018 2018 Memorial Day Cruise
5 May 2018 2018 Anniversary Race
28 Apr 2018 Spring Cruise
13 Apr 2018 2018 Oriental Boat Show
31 Mar 2018 SailPack Regatta
24 Mar 2018 Introduction to Race Management
24 Mar 2018 Vessel Safety Examinations
17 Mar 2018 2018 Shrimperoo
17 Mar 2018 Diesel Engine Maintenance
10 Mar 2018 Vessel Surveys/Air Conditioning & Refrigeration
3 Mar 2018 Chartering in the Caribbean
3 Mar 2018 BSC and NYRA Rules Seminar
24 Feb 2018 2018 Oyster Roast
24 Feb 2018 NOAA NWS Weather Forecasting
17 Feb 2018 Oriental - Sailing Capital of North Carolina
10 Feb 2018 Navigation Rules Refresher
1 Jan 2018 Instead of Football Regatta
9 Dec 2017 Christmas Flotilla
8 Dec 2017 Spirit of Christmas
11 Nov 2017 2017 Commodore's Ball
11 Nov 2017 2017 Annual Membership Meeting
28 Oct 2017 2017 Halloween Cruise
21 Oct 2017 NSA Seminar Series: Sailing in the World ARC (Round the World Rally)
14 Oct 2017 2017 Fall Cruise
5 Oct 2017 Annapolis Boat Show
30 Sep 2017 Seminar: All About Open CPN Chart Plotter Navigation
23 Sep 2017 2017 Harborfest
15 Sep 2017 2017 Oriental Regatta
9 Sep 2017 NSA Seminar Series: All about Batteries and charging systems
2 Sep 2017 2017 Labor Day Cruise
19 Aug 2017 2017 Lazy Days Cruise
5 Aug 2017 NSA Seminar Series: Emergency Signaling Devices
29 Jul 2017 NSA Seminar Series: Cruising the Bahamas
22 Jul 2017 2017 Dinghy Poker Run
9 Jul 2017 2017 Week-Long Cruise II (Ocean)
8 Jul 2017 2017 Dog Days Cruise
17 Jun 2017 Week Long Cruise 1
27 May 2017 Memorial Day Cruise
20 May 2017 NSA Cruising Primer
6 May 2017 NSA Seminar Series: Our sail to Cuba, the forbidden paradise
6 May 2017 2017 Anniversary Race
21 Apr 2017 2017 Oriental Boat Show
15 Apr 2017 Easter Cruise
8 Apr 2017 Sail Trim Seminar
25 Mar 2017 Man Overboard Seminar
18 Mar 2017 Shrimperoo

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