The friendly sailing club. Our members avail of the safe waters around the club not only for sailing and windsurfing, but also for wild swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and power boating. You are welcome to join us to learn safely how to sail dinghies or to windsurf. Experienced trained instructors help you into the exciting world of water sports.
Services
Newtownards Sailing Club was founded in 1964, following a public meeting in the Town Hall, chaired by Stanley Woods, JP and ex Mayor of Newtownards, who became the first Vice Commodore, with the late Lady Mairi Bury as Commodore. The late Angus Jardine and the late Dr David Park were Rear Commodore and Hon Secretary respectively.
Newtownards Sailing Club enjoys some of the best sailing water in Ireland. Clean, clear and safe, the club's location on the North East of Strangford Lough is well suited to a wide variety of sailing activities; offering everything from dinghy racing to cruising. The expanse of shallow water at low tide provides a safe environment for beginners, yet there is sufficient depth at high water to permit launch and recovery of large yachts.
Newtownards Sailing Club has a large thriving band of windsurfers who sail regularly in the safe but interesting windsurfing conditions at the club. The prevailing wind is on shore which makes for excellent safety in primarily flat-water conditions. For beginners and intermediates, there is a bay beside the club with excellent shelter while learning the basics.
Take the A20 from Newtownards (signposted to Portaferry). You will come to the club after about 5 miles. Take care when turning off the road.
The club building, extended in 2006, contains changing facilities for both sexes with hot showers, an upstairs bar and social room with wonderful views across the lough towards the Mountains of Mourne and Scrabo, and a large room used for mainly for training but which is available for events such as weddings and parties for up to 100 guests (see the picture below) with nearby adequate car parking space.There is a fully equipped kitchen.
The club building, extended in 2006, contains changing facilities for both sexes with hot showers, an upstairs bar and social room with wonderful views across the lough towards the Mountains of Mourne and Scrabo, and a large room used for mainly for training but which is available for events such as weddings and parties for up to 100 guests (see the picture below) with nearby adequate car parking space.There is a fully equipped kitchen.
