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Newhaven Yacht Club was re-formed in 2000 by Irving Parrot (Yacht Jasmine), and a group of keen fellow sailors who were keen to get some club activities going for the yachtmen of Newhaven. Yachtsmen, as far as NYC is concerned, includes yachties, motor-boaters, squib sailors, and anyone who generally potters about in boats.

The club was first based over Gary Chabot's workshop, by C Jetty. An old buidling kindly offered by John Stirling, the Newhaven Marina Manager. With Irving driving up the enthusiasm, club membership grew, and the clubroom was fitted out with a bar and cooking facilities. With a bit of beg, borrow and ....., carpet, tables and chairs were acquired, and with a lick of paint, and some old sails to hang from the ceiling, the clubroom was in business.

Many entertaining, and informative functions were held over the years, but sadly we lost the use of the room when the site was purchased in 2004 for development. We then managed to operate from the function room of The Harbourside Hotel, opposite the Marina, which served us well, until January this year (2008) when we moved to our present home - Riverside Hall, Riverside Road. Sailing events include rallies along the coast and across channel, and we have other clubroom based functions and events - see Events page for a full list.

Page last updated:  04/06/2008 8:27:39 AM