We welcome you to join our Women's Inshore Coaching Program, supported by a 'Sail Our Way' grant provided by Australian Sailing and the Department of Health.

The two-part program is structured to align with our SheSAILS@NCYC Committee's strategic plan, and aims to empower & link the women & girls of Newcastle with OPPORTUNITIES in sailing through PATHWAYS, CONNECTION & INCLUSION.

Coaching will FOCUS on:

• Skilled boat handling
• Cohesive crew work
• Close-quarters manoeuvering
• Developing confidence

The OUTCOME is competent, race-ready inshore sailors.

Coaching will be a combination of shore-based discussions and on-water activities.  Sailing will be on the Club's fleet of Elliott 6 inshore keelboats (crews of 3 or 4) and on occassion on the club's fleet of Pacer dinghies.  Please be aware coaches will not be onboard the sailing boats, they will coach from RIBs nearby.

The Program is open to sailors 14years+ from across the Newcastle/Hunter region.  

There is a maximum intake of 24 sailors for each program.

After each coaching session there will be an informal 'Bubbles & Nibbles' debrief back in the NCYC Clubhouse (softdrink or sparkling with canapes provided).

Program ONE Friday evenings 5:30pm to 8:00pm 4-weeks 20th Feb, 27th Feb, 6th March, 20th March 2026 $100 per person

 

Program TWO Saturday midday 10:00pm to 2:00pm 4-weeks 16th, 23rd, 30th May & 13th June 2026 $100 per person

 

All participants will receive a polo shirt as part of their registration.  Please record your shirt size when registering.  Size Chart can be downloaded below.

Participants are welcome to register for either or both programs as coaching will be targeted at current skill levels.

Pre-organised crews may also join the program and be coached for specific goals or upcoming events.

SheSAILS@NCYC webpage

Please conact to sailing office at sailingdevelopment@ncyc.net.au if you have any questions about the program.

 

 

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Program Focus:

The Intermediate Fleet Program includes scheduled and regular coaching. Allowing you to practice and race in club and class association programs at clubs.

At Intermediate Fleet level you may remain active- for-life, and enjoy lifelong activity which can cross multiple disciplines, and class of boat or board. 

During the Intermediate Fleet Program, there is continued freesail opportunity to support further enjoyment in the sport and environment. 

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