Australian Sailing Keelboat Instructor Course

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Tue 16 Jun 2026 09:00 - Wed 17 Jun 2026 17:00
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Australian Sailing - Keelboat Instructor practical course (2 day)

Course information

Registrations for this course are closed.

Keelboat Instructor Course

We are pleased to welcome participants to this two-day Keelboat Instructor course to be conducted at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club 

The Keelboat Senior Instructor will be Andrew Omotosho.

Our Course Administrator is Jacqueline Ellis - sailingdevelopment@ncyc.net.au - 4940 8188 

The registration fee for this course is $450

Member Discounts

Current financial NCYC members, or their children, are offered a discount on instructor courses conducted at NCYC - 10% for General Members and 5% for Crew Members.  Please use the applicable discount code when registering (GEN-MEMBER or CREW-MEMBER) and advise your NCYC Member number.

Active Kids Vouchers

As an approved Active Kids provider, we are pleased to offer the option to use an Active Kids voucher.  Please use the discount code ACTIVE-50 when registering to deduct the $50.  Please make sure you include the voucher number as part of the registration process.


 

 

General Course Information

Further details will be sent prior course date.

 


Course Overview
This course aims to teach effective techniques for theory and practical instructing with continuous feedback and support. Participants will learn how to deliver an Australian Sailing program at accredited Discover Sailing Centres.  

Course Requirements

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Who should do this course? 
This course is for anyone looking to instruct an accredited program at a Discover Sailing Centre. It is designed for those committed to creating safe, fun, and inclusive environments while teaching the fundamental skills of their chosen discipline. 

Course Outcome  
This course aims to develop skills and knowledge in general instructing techniques, fundamental on-water skills, and safety management afloat. 

Pending your success of this course and meeting all instructor accreditation requirements, you will gain Australian Sailing accreditation.  

We recognise that some of our course participants are completing the Duke of Edinburgh's Internationa Award and may be using sailing and/or club membership to complete one or more sections of The Award. The learn more, click here

 

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