KIDS TRY SAILING - Free!

The best way to learn the ropes if you’re a budding young sailor is to start early. And that means jumping aboard one of Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club’s dinghies during SailFest Newcastle.

Qualified instructors will be based on the waterfront side of the NCYC Clubhouse at Wickham from 9:00am-12:00pm on both Saturday March 28 & Sunday March 29.

They’ll be onboard, sailing with the children, showing how it’s done. And best of all, it’s absolutely free!

Suitable for children from 6 to 12 years and we cater for those who have never been sailing before.

Pre-booking a time isn’t required as we’ll have a numbering system running when you arrive on site.  However, you can pre-register to save on paperwork when you get there – you can find the registration links below . . .

In the registration process, select "Sign Up" when it asks "New to Australian Sailing?", then select "New Member" . . . 

**REGISTER UNDER THE CHILDS NAME AND DETAILS PLEASE**

**EACH CHILD NEEDS THEIR OWN REGISTRATION**

Launching is from our large floating pontoon and parents can watch from the harbour-front walkway.

The try-sailing sessions will be approximately 10-15 minutes on-water.

What to Wear

• Swimmers, boardshort & rash-shirt
• Enclosed shoes that can get wet (beach shoes or old sandshoes)
• Hat & sun-cream
• A lifejacket will be supplied

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Discover Sailing Day – Come and Try Sailing!

Ever wondered what it’s like to go sailing? Join us for a Discover Sailing Day and experience the thrill of being on the water while exploring your local sailing club.

• No experience needed – just bring your sense of adventure
• Perfect for families, friends, and anyone curious about sailing
• Friendly club members will be there to welcome you and answer questions

Prerequisite: For safety reasons, participants must be confident in and around the water.

By the end of the day, you’ll have:

• Experienced sailing firsthand
• Discovered the fun and community spirit of your local club
• Learned about exciting courses, activities, and ways to keep sailing

Come along, give sailing a go, and see where the wind takes you!