06/09/2026
A Special Day at New Quay Yacht Club!
Recently we were proud to celebrate the naming of our brand-new RIB. A fantastic addition to the club made possible thanks to a generous grant award from Sport Wales' Be Active Wales Fund.
We proudly named our new RIB "Celtic Rose." In true NQYC style and ethos, she's been named after Rosemary Brangwin - a past Commodore and long-serving Sailing Secretary through the 1980s and 90s. A dedicated sailor, Rosemary crewed for husband Colin in his GP14 and later their Super Seal 26ft cruiser, and alongside Jennifer Davies, was instrumental in setting up the club's children's sailing courses and camps, helping NQYC earn and keep its status as an RYA Recognised Training Establishment for many years. Her love of the sea (and of dance!) lives on in her children, Stephanie, Joanne and Nicholas. Rosemary sadly passed away recently after a long illness. This naming is a small way of honouring her legacy at our club.
Since arriving, this RIB has already made a real difference; supporting safety cover for training and racing, helping run our events and neighbouring club events smoothly, and opening new opportunities for our community to get out on the water.
A huge thank you to Sport Wales for their support in making this possible. Investment like this builds confidence, safety, and access to the water and sailing for everyone at our club and community, from complete beginners to seasoned racers.
Here's to many more years of safe sailing, training, and adventures ahead!
