Start Crewing

We are pleased to welcome participants to our MID-WEEK Adult Learn to Sail Program (Start Crewing) for April 2025.  This course will include THREE sessions, conducted over the consecutive dates as listed above.

All session times are 9:00am to 1:30pm

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 $370. 

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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.

Participant Course Pack 

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 3-session 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, we offer 'Keelboat Catch Up sessions' once a month.  An additional registration fee applies.  Please see our Academy FAQs for full details and to review Terms & Conditions.

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
This course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you gained from Start Crewing.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who want to learn how to helm a keelboat, and continue their skill development as crew.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Helming completion certificate.