Tranisition to Yachting (Start Racing)

We are pleased to welcome participants to our Adult Learn to Sail Program (Start Crewing) for November/December 2022.  This course will include four sessions, conducted over the dates as listed above.  PLease note we are not sailing on the 26th November.

All session times are 9:00am to 12:30pm

Training will be conducted on the Club's fleet of Force 24 keelboats, which carry an Instructor and up to four course participants.  The boats will be sailed inshore on the water of Newcastle Harbour.

The NCYC Sailing Academy abides by the Australian Sailing instructor:student ratios, hence places are strictly limited.  To avoid disapointment, we recommend registering early.  

The registration fee for this course is $375. 

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Payment Plans

We do offer weekly payment plans in order to pay for the course in equal instalments over a nominated period.  Full payment must be received prior to the course commencement date.  Please contact the Sailing Office to arrange set up.

Australian Sailing logbook 

Each participant will receive a pack containing an Introductory Keelboat textbook, an Australian Sailing logbook, additional information and discount vouchers. 

Your course pack is available to collect from the NCYC Sailing Office once full payment has been received should you wish to do some pre-reading, alternatively you may collect it on the first session of your course.  Please contact the Sailing Office should you wish to collect early. 

Course Attendance

This is a 6-week course and, in order to satisfy one of the requirements for issue of the certification, you must attend a minimum of 12 hours. If you miss a session, . . . . Please understand though that the NCYC is under no obligation to provide additional session(s). Please see our Academy FAQs for full details.

General Course Information

We offer further details and general course information on our website, covering parking, recommended clothing, where to meet etc - please follow this link  CLICK HERE

COVID Safe Business

Courses will be conducted under the latest guidelines of the Academy's COVID Safety Plan.  Any questions or concerns should be directed to the Sailing Office.

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Should you have any further questions or enquiries, please contact our friendly Sailing Office staff.

EM:  sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au

PH: 4940 8188

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Course Overview

You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience gained from the Start Helming and Crewing courses, as well as the Spinnakers course.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin racing in a keelboat. Perfect for those wishing to take up some twilight racing at your local club.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Racing completion certificate.