Clarke Proposes Sailing Academy For Newcastle Harbour

Sailing Academy proposed for Newcastle Harbour

Sinn Féin Councillorxa0Williexa0Clarkexa0proposed at the recent Economic Regeneration and Tourism council committee of Newry Mourne and Down District Council that a pilot scheme for a new sailing academy at Newcastle harbour be introduced.

Cllr Clarke said: “This will be a great boost for local tourism in the area and a welcome addition to the existing successful boat tours.

“With the rise in water based sports; this will offer great opportunities to the local community here in Newcastle and surrounding areas. We look forward to the development of this proposal.

“There is a constant interest in sailing and now we are looking towards the end of the Covid period, it is a good time to consider this initiative.”

Mourne’s Councillor Willie Clarke is keen to support a sailing academy in Newcastle harbour.

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