Discover Sailing Experience - Women's Sailing

We are pleased to welcome you to 'Discover Sailing' with our Women’sSailing experiences on Friday mornings.  A great opportunity to get a taste of sailing and get hooked! 

As we sail each week, you can continue to come along to as many session as you like (and as the diary suits!) to develop & extend your skills and really build your confidence!

We cater for absolute beginners who have never stepped foot on a boat before, in a safe, supportive and encouraging environment.  Even if you have been on a sail boat before, these sessions will provide you with a more hands-on experience.

With guidance, you will be actively involved in sailing, pulling ropes, changing sides during tacks, working together as a crew and eventually steering the boat.  

The session will run from 9:00am to 11:30am

The registration fee for this session is $55 per person.

Our Women's Sailing sessions cater for ALL skill levels - absolute beginners are our speciality!  We aim to group sailors of like ability & experience together so you will enjoy the challenge, to develop and progress your skills.

From these sessions you can choose to become involved with our She Sails@NCYC regattas and social events - check out our website for more details

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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 through our Academy FAQs, coveringparking, where to meet, what if you can't attend etc 

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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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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.