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 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). 

Coaches will not necessarily be onboard the sailing boats, they will coach from RIBs nearby.  We will have several Mentor Sailors available (skilled & experienced Elliott 6 sailors) to sail with participants in the initial sessions and/or as required.  This will provide support at an individual crew level depending upon overall confidence & experience.

The Program is open to sailors 14years+ from across the Newcastle/Hunter region, with a maximum intake of 24 sailors per program. 

It is ideal for experienced dinghy sailors wishing to extend their skills into inshore keelboats, for yacht sailors who wish to upskill with boat handling and for experienced development sailors graduating from Academy training.

The program would provide great coaching & training leading into our SheSAILS@NCYC Open Regatta over the weekend of 29th & 30th August 2026.

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

AUGUST PROGRAM - SATURDAYS Saturday midday 10:00am to 2:00pm 4-weeks 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd August 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 seniorinstructor@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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