Discover Sailing Experience - Sunday 27th February
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Discover Sailing Experience
We are pleased to welcome you to discover the wonderful world of sailing on a Discover Sailing Experience on Sunday 27th February 2022.
This fun 'taste of sailing' will involve a three-hour morning session on-water, after a boat orientation & safety briefing provided by our highly qualified & experienced instructors.
We cater for absolute beginners who have never stepped foot on a boat before, in a safe & supportive environment. With guidance, you will be actively involved in sailing, pulling ropes, changing sides during tacks and working together as a crew. There will of course be time to have a look around the Harbour and view our beautiful city from a completely different angle!
The session will run from 9:00am to 12:00pm.
The registration fee for this course is $80 per person
The NCYC Sailing Academy abides by the Australian Sailing instructor:student ratios, hence places are strictly limited. To avoid disappointment, we recommend registering early.
The Boats we Sail
Sailing will be conducted on the Club's fleet of 'Force 24' keelboats, which are 24 feet (7.31m) long and carry an Instructor and up to four course participants. We will sail with a headsail or jib (small sail at the front) and a mainsail (large sail on the tall mast). All sailing boats lean to the side with the wind but these boats were specifically designed for teaching beginning sailors and are very stable. They have a large lead keel for ballast that prevents the boat from tipping over. We will be sailing inshore on the mainly flat waters of Newcastle Harbour, we do not go out onto the ocean.
What should you Wear
All you need to wear are some comfortable, warm clothes that are suitable for outdoor activity and allow you freedom of movement, with a pair of enclosed shoes to protect your feet. Active wear is suitable or shorts/trousers & t-shirt/polo shirt. A wind/spray jacket is a good idea for cooler days. Joggers/sandshoes or any non-marking rubber soled shoes that provide support would be suitable.
For sun protection we recommend a hat with a chin strap or one that is firm fitting so as not to blow off in the wind. Don't forget suncream! We will supply you with a life-jacket. Your 'sailing gear' may get slightly wet from occasional splashes.
General Course Information
We offer further details and general course information, both within your confirmation email (please check your junk/spam folder) as well as on our website, covering parking, where to meet etc - please follow this link CLICK HERE Also included are some Sailing FAQs.
COVID Safe Business
The NCYC Sailing Academy is a registered COVID Safe Business with NSW Health.
Courses will be conducted under the current guidelines of the Academy's COVID Safety Plan. Participant COVID Guidelines are available on our website. Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Sailing Office.
Please consider our COVID Refund Policy to give you reassurance when booking in.
Should you have any further questions or enquiries, please contact our friendly Sailing Office staff.
EM: sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au
PH: 4940 8188
Experience Overview
This course is for participants keen to experience what keelboat sailing is about.
Course Prerequisites
Nil
Who should do this course?
This is the perfect 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time. This is the perfect introduction and can be the ideal way for you to begin your sailing journey, without having to commit to a full training course.
Course Outcome
Following the course, you will receive a completion certificate.