Start Skippering

We are pleased to welcome participants to our Adult Learn to Sail Program (Start Skippering) for August/September 2023.  This course will include four sessions, conducted over the dates as listed above.  

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.

It is expected that participants have completed Start Crewing & Start Helming courses or have knowledge and experience to that level.

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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Member Discounts

Current financial NCYC members are offered a discount on training courses - 10% for General Members and 5% for Crew Members.

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.

Course Attendance

This is a 4-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, where possible, we will work with you to offer an opportunity to catch-up your missed 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

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

PH: 4940 8188

EM:  sailingacademy@ncyc.net.au

 

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Course Overview
You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you've gained from completing the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin skippering a keelboat, unsupervised.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Skippering completion certificate.