About Us

The Navy Sailing Club is the first indigenous yachting Club in Nigeria. It was founded in October 1985. The then Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral AA Aikhomu (Rtd) gave approval for the foundation of the Club while Vice Admiral MAH Nyako (Rtd) who was Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command provided the initial logistic support for the Club to stabilize.

On 7 August, 1986, the Club was formally launched. Active sailing started at the Club in February 1987 while the bar commenced services in March the same year. The commissioning was on Saturday 9 May 1987.

The Club started with two wooden boats which were donated by the Lagos Yacht Club and Westland Helicopter. The Club now has boats made up of GP 14s and Lasers after new ones were purchased by the Nigerian Navy. A reasonable number of Kayaks are also in the Club’s inventory.

The Club’s main objective is to develop sailing culture and sea faring skills amongst members. Membership is open to interested individuals from all works of life.

Over the years the Club has achieved a lot with the dedication of members and tremendous support from the Nigerian Navy, private individuals and corporate organizations.

1. The Club Commodore
   The Club Commodore shall be responsible for the general administration of the Club and shall be the Chairman of the Executive Committee. All members of the Executive Committee shall report to him.
   Shall preside at all general meetings of the Club, except in matters that adversely affect him.
   Shall present annual report of the Club’s activities at every Annual General Meeting (AGM).
   Shall be signatory to the Club’s account.
2. The Vice Commodore
   The Vice Commodore shall be the chairman of the Sailing and Disciplinary Committees and shall act in place of the Club Commodore in his absence. Provided however that where the Commodore is absent for more than one (1) month, the Vice Commodore shall take over as Acting Commodore with full responsibilities pending the return of the Commodore.
   Shall be a signatory to the Club’s account(s).
   Shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him by the Executive Committee and the general house.
3. The Rear Commodore
   The Rear Commodore shall be the chairman of the House Committee.
   Shall take charge of all Clubs social activities and social gatherings in and outside the Club environment.
   Shall act as the Club Commodore in the absence of the Club Commodore and Vice Commodore.
   Shall be a signatory to the Club account(s).
   Shall perform all other duties that will be assigned to him/her by the Club Commodore or the General House.
4. The General Secretary
   The General Secretary shall be the Secretary of all general and executive meetings of the Club.
   Shall see to the provision of stationery and ensure that the secretariat is functional. All administrative letters shall originate from him/her.
   Shall receive all correspondence, read them and call the attention of the Club Commodore as well as initiate responses in draft for the Commodore’s approval.
   Shall communicate to members in writing, text messages or notice board.
   Shall be a member of the Disciplinary Committee.
   Shall approve the use of the Club’s notice board for any notification, and issue all employment and or suspension cum termination letters to staff of the Club.
   Shall perform other duties as may be directed by the Executive Committee nd the general house.
5. The Sailing Secretary
   Shall be the Secretary of the Sailing Committee.
   Shall be the Secretary of the Membership Committee.
   Shall keep an inventory of the Club’s boats and all sailing equipment.
   Shall write all the letters of sponsorships and follow up same as directed by the Executive Committee.
   Shall see to the welfare of the sailors, keep a register of all the sailors and communicate to them any forthcoming events through sms, email or notice board.
   Shall in consultation with the Sailing Committee organize races, (competition, fun, point, practice races, etc) and see to the development of general boating in the Club.
   Shall recommend, buy and arrange prizes, trophies, plaques, medals, polo shirts for competitions, as well as souvenirs to Club’s sponsors/ other investiture souvenirs/ medals/plaques.
   Shall receive all information on general yachting, boating, seamanship and bring same to the notice of the Executive Committee and the Club in general.
   Shall make sure that all classes of boats in the club are sailable and seaworthy.
   Shall in collaboration with the Berthing Master maintain necessary safety measures at all times.
   Shall carry out such duties as may from time to time be delegated to him/her by the Executive Committee or the general house.
6. Membership Secretary
   Shall be the Chairman of the Membership Committee.
   Shall maintain membership register/records and issue membership identity cards.
   Shall display a list of non-financially up to date members on the Club’s noticed boards as follows:
   • a) At the end of the first six (6) months of the Club’s financial year to indicate members going on suspension.
   • b) At the end of eleven (11)months of the Club’s financial year to indicate those not qualified to vote and be voted for in an election.
   • At the end of the Club’s financial year to indicate members going on expulsion.
   Shall present an annual report on the statistics of members at Annual General Meetings.
   Shall be a member of the Disciplinary committee.
7. The Financial Secretary
   Shall keep records of all income and expenses of the Club.
   Shall prepare financial reports of the Club and read same as well as the external auditors report at Annual General Meetings (AGM) of the Club.
   Shall give up-to-date financial reports at every executive meeting.
   Shall ensure that there are proper checks and balances in the Club’s finances.
   Shall not be involved in any purchases for the Club unless where the Executive directs such.
   Shall be a signatory to the Club’s account.
   Shall be a member of the House committee.
   Shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Committee or the general house.
8. The Treasurer
   Shall ensure that all monies of the Club are deposited into the Club’s bank account within 24 hours of receipt or the next working day if it is weekend or public holiday, with proof of such deposit forwarded to the Financial Secretary.
   Shall authorize the Club Accountant to release all approved funds for various Club projects.
   Shall control and monitor any fund that is put as floating cash which is kept in the custody of the Club Accountant.
   Shall be in custody of the Club’s bank books including cheques and passbooks.
   Shall be a signatory to the Club’s account.
   Shall be a member of the Sailing Committee.
   Shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Committee or the general house from time to time.
9. The Social Secretary / Public Relations Officer
   Shall see to the entertainment of members during competitions/ other events except where there is a committee set up for such events.
   Shall in consultation with the House and Executive Committees recommend and organize social events for members of the Club, their families and friends.
   Shall act as the Master of Ceremony in the absence of a Master of Ceremony.
   Shall be the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Club.
   Shall be the Secretary of the House Committee.
   Shall be a member of the Membership Committee.
   Shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Executive Committee or the general house.
10. The Works Secretary
    Shall see to the maintenance and upkeep of all Club facilities except sailing facilities. All repair works in the Club’s environment shall be recommended by the Works Secretary. Club environment includes wherever the Club has facilities in Lagos.
    Shall see to the cleanliness and sanitation of the Club’s facilities and environment in general.
    Shall supervise all repair works and oversee purchases when necessary.
    Shall be a member of the House Committee.
    Shall perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by Executive Committee by the General House.
11. The Provost
    The Provost shall maintain discipline at meetings and other social gatherings of the Club and enforce all disciplinary decisions taken by the Club.
    Shall be a member of the Disciplinary Committee.
    Shall perform any other duties that me be assigned to him/her by the Executive Committee or the general house.