Welcome Cape Cod Sailors!

 Namequoit Sailing Association (NSA) is first and foremost a friendly, low key, family oriented sailing club. We teach sailing and promote the enjoyment of being on the waters of Pleasant Bay. The majority of our members live or summer in the towns of Orleans, Chatham, Harwich, Brewster and Eastham.

The original handful of family members did a lot to get us to where we are today; we have a comfortable clubhouse with a deck overlooking Frost Fish Cove, dock facilities, a well respected sailing school, an active racing schedule and a year round slate of activities.

A summer, weekend racing series is open to all Family and Associate members. Everyone, regardless of skill, is encouraged to participate, including the Youth Sailors.

We are a non-profit organization where Family Membership is limited to 60 families. An Associate Membership is available for those who no longer have a boat, as well as for those who just want to participate in the adult racing program. A Flag Membership category is also available to members who are no longer active sailors, but want to continue to enjoy the friendships they have forged over the years. Family Members can hold offices and vote; Associate and Flag members may not.

 Because we are a small family organization, members are expected to find a comfortable level of participation in the overall activities that contribute to the administration and the well-being of NSA. To keep expenses low and, in the spirt of the non-profit volunteer organization, we have well organized maintenance work parties in the spring and fall - coffee and donuts provided!!!

 We not only enjoy camaraderie on the water, but on land as well. We have friendly Cook-In’s (potluck gatherings) throughout the winter and monthly club gatherings in June through September, including our traditional Lobster Bake. We also schedule group cruises which sail to an island for snacks and beverages and/or a lunch at the Wequassett Inn on Pleasant Bay!

The Capital Fund was initiated in 2013 in conjunction with a rolling 5-year Capital Plan to provide for anticipated and unanticipated capital needs as they arise. It is vitally important to keep our equipment upgraded, repaired, competitive and, above all, safe for our students and instructors.

Contributions since 2013 by both members and friends/relatives of members have enabled us to acquire 21 sailboats and two Boston Whalers, re-power three other Whalers, and make many improvements in and around our clubhouse and on the water. While there will always be capital needs, we are well prepared to operate a top-tier junior sailing program. 

Donations are always welcomed, and can be mailed to P.O. Box 1851, Orleans, MA 02653.

Our current board members are:

• Jill Klein, Commodore
• Maura Terrell, Vice Commodore
• Rob Michaels, Rear Commodore
• Gail Briere, Membership
• Helen Kelsey, Secretary
• Alix Heilala, Treasurer
• Chip Bechtold, Past Commodore
• Kevin Johnson, Youth Sailing Program Chair 
• Jeff Williams, Finance Committee Chair