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Neuse Sailing Association


November 2026

'The Neuse Juice'

Volume 53 Number 7


Commodore's Log 

       The 2026 sailing/cruising season is now drawing to a close. The final cruise to Ocracoke looked like a blast, with a large contingent of NSA boats in attendance. The pictures of everyone were great with seemingly more pirates in attendance than last year. Thanks to ALL of the cruise captains of 2026 without whom these cruises would not be possible.

       Well, the local cruising season is winding down and a good number of club members are gearing up for, or, are already off on cruises down south. However, this very pleasant start to November demonstrates that there are plenty of great opportunities for day sailing the rest of the year. I’m looking forward to being on the river as much as possible when the winds and weather are fair. Hope to see many of you out there enjoying those days as well.

    Rick Edwards
    2026 NSA Commodore
    S/V Three Quarter Time  


    Membership Log 


       2026 has been a great year for the NSA. We have had 21 new members join the club, up from 16 new members in 2025. Many thanks to everyone who talks the club up as you are walking the docks or making a new friend around town. Word of mouth is always our best recruiting tool.

       Overall our membership stayed steady, with 122 members this year compared to 121 last year. Many thanks to our patron and corporate members, which increased this year from 11 to 15!

    Patron Members:

    • Timothy and Carol Carrere, Apache LP Trucks 
    • Stan Dunham and Charlotte Gregory, BB3 Design
    • Elizabeth and Bill Sabiston
    • Darrell Foster - Foster's Mobile Marine Service
    • Shane, Tricia, and Aiden Trahan


    Corporate Sponsors:

    • Ava Corrado and Mads Dahlke, Sail Life
    • Belhaven Marina
    • Blair Cooper, Triton Yacht Sales and Service
    • Billy and Donna Creech, Ray’s Creekside Marina
    • Marjorie and George Dufek, Marjorie Dufek Travels
    • Chip Johnson and Donna Ray Johnson, S&J Yachts New Bern
    • Kris and Aneta Kobylinski, WhyNotHire.com
    • David and Christa Kreutz, Skipjack Tender
    • John and Julie Rahm, Third Wave Sailing
    • Dave Roletter, Integrity Yacht Sales



    Lost your name tag? You can order a new one through our website for just $5.


    Liz Mason
    Vice Commodore of Membership
    S/V Jane Danger



    Cruising Log 

         Thank you all for a great year of cruising! This year we went on nine cruises to Southwest Creek (spring and fall), the Cherry Point Airshow, Cape Lookout (Memorial Day and the Fourth of July!), Ocracoke (Ocrafolk AND the Blackbeard Jamboree!), Wrightsville, and Belhaven. We had 148 registered boats across all of these events, with our top sign ups being:

    • Blackbeard’s Pirate Jamboree / Halloween on Ocracoke - 23 boats and 2 land yachts
    • Spring shakedown cruise to Southwest Creek - 21 boats
    • Labor Day in Belhaven - 21 boats and 1 land yacht
    • Airshow Cruise - 20 boats (although I think half of those “boats” hitched a ride on Island Girl)
    • Memorial Day Cruise to Cape Lookout - 20 boats.

       While we don’t track actual attendance, we applaud all those that signed up and participated in all of the cruises this year.

       A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the cruise captains. Cruises do not happen without your organization and leadership. 

       We look forward to publishing the 2027 cruising schedule soon. See you out on the water!


    Rich Mason
    Vice Commodore of Cruising
    S/V Jane Danger

    Fall Cruise to Southwest Creek

         The NSA's fall cruise to Southwest Creek was lot's of fun. Originally we planned to go to West Bay but because of the strong north wind, plans change, as they do when sailing.

        We had 8 boats anchored in the calm protected waters. It was a perfect, cool weekend, mostly bug free!  The crews gathered around a campfire and enjoyed NSA provided burgers and brats.  Conch shell blasts sounded out the day.  We look forward to our next visit to this beautiful spot.






    Communications Log (aka website)

     
        In order to share Cruise Pictures and Events with everyone in NSA please make a new Album or add pics to an existing Album for the Cruises or Events on Facebook.     
                                  (When you post to your private page not everyone in NSA can see them)

    Here is the Ocracoke cruise:   Facebook Album - Ocracoke

    How to:

    • Go to the NSA Facebook page
    • Click on Media (see pic below)

    • Then Click on Albums
    • If the Cruise Album exists, then click on it, then click on the ADD Photos or Videos button
          • If not, click on +Create Album

       (or ask the VC of Communications to make a Facebook Album for you)


    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.


    Erik Hardtle
    Vice Commodore of Communications - (Neuse Juice & Website)


    S/V  Knot Shore 

    1974 Gulfstar




    Social Media Log & Chandlery

         I know that everyone who was able to attend this year’s Commodore’s Ball had a wonderful time!  Thank you to our Commodore, Rick Edwards, as well as the Bridge for all you did throughout the year for our club. Going forward, Congratulations to our returning Commodore and the 2027 Bridge! Please drop any photos you may have taken at the Ball in the “Commodore’s Ball, 2026” photo album on our Facebook site.  

         For any of our NSA merchandise that you would like to order, go to Marketplace on our website. Christa Kreutz will definitely get your order to you. I would like to thank Christa, once again, for all of your help!  I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming season and holidays! 


     Kathy and Christa, the Social Media and Merchandise Team

     Nautical Lore and More

    The Boob fix for Angry Seas

       While women were historically considered bad luck on board because they distracted the crew (or supposedly angered a jealous, fickle sea), sailors simultaneously believed that bared breasts could calm a raging storm. This logic directly inspired the bare-chested figureheads carved onto the front of old wooden ships


    *** Note:  If you made it this far... check out all the Facebook Albums we have here   ---> NSA All Albums
    This is a good way to promote the Club events for new members!



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