What | We proudly extend financial assistance to veterans and their families in the Newcastle area, facilitating the advancement of their sailing pursuits. This initiative is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Port Waratah, for which we express our sincere gratitude. Participants have the unique opportunity of selecting from two distinct courses, each tailored to teach and or enhance their sailing experience and skills.

- Understand and develop advanced keelboat handling skills including the use of symmetrical spinnakers
- Fleet race training and regatta experience
- Developing a deeper understanding and knowledge base of the Racing Rules of Sailing
- Transitioning of dinghy sailing skills to a keelboat sailing environment
- Execution of better teamwork dynamics
- Gain one-design regatta racing experience

Who| this training is aimed at veterans that have completed / sailing at Start Helming and above (new comers will be guided to our funded discover sailing and start crewing courses)

The Flow | The course wil be delivered by NYC, and will be held over 2 sessions. All equipment is provided. 

• • Sunday 25th August 10:00am to 2:00pm
  • Saturday 7th September 10:00am to 2:00pm 

Where to Park | Parking is the NCYC car park.

Where | Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, 95 Hannell St, Wickham NSW 2293

Where to Park | There is lots of parking around - please beware of parking restrictions.

Points of Contact | Primary: Pete 0427 819 061 Secondary: Teddy 0412 005 585

Updates | We will provide further details by direct email as the date approaches.

Cost | These courses normally cost $80pp at NYC. With our fundraising we are able to offer:

• SVSP Supporters: $0 | 100% funded through SVSP fundraising - we will refunded your $80 upon completion of your course (please forward a copy of your invoice / the reimburstment concept is to reduce wastage of our fundraising by no-shows.)

If you are experiencing financial hardship, please let us know, we will sponsor/fund your participation.

Your donations directly contributes to the logistics of your day. Be it $2 or more, it all helps...please help keep these day very lost cost to our community by supporting what you enjoy, and donations are tax-deductible when made through our Australian Sports Foundation fundraising page