NCYC Discover Sailing Centre and Sailing Academy

Welcome to NCYC's award-winning Sailing Academy! 

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club offers training pathways for Kids, Teens and Adults from the beginner stages through advanced racing. Training is delivered by accredited instructors, following the Australian Sailing (AS) training syllabus. Courses are available in both dinghies and inshore keelboats.   We provide a safe, fun, and affordable environment to try sailing. 

We are now accepting registrations for training courses and expressions of interest if you cannot find an upcoming course available.

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NCYC 'SailPass' Temporary Membership

By acquiring an Australian Sailing Sail Pass (via NCYC), racing participants (skippers and crew) will meet the requirements of Australian Sailing's prescription, to Racing Rule 46. An Australian Sailing SailPass will also provide racing participants with personal accident insurance cover, for the day/s that they are registered.  Participants of training courses do not require a SailPass.

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OutThere Sailing After-School course - Term 4 (1)
Tue 13 Oct 2026 16:00 - Tue 10 Nov 2026 18:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Women's Friday Evening Sailing 4-week course
Fri 16 Oct 2026 17:15 - Fri 06 Nov 2026 19:45
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Start Crewing
Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 07 Nov 2026 12:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Start Helming
Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 07 Nov 2026 12:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Tackers 1 - Saturday Mornings - Term 4
Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 05 Dec 2026 11:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
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Tackers 2 - Saturday Mornings - Term 4
Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 05 Dec 2026 11:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
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Tackers 3 - Saturday Mornings - Term 4
Sat 17 Oct 2026 09:00 - Sat 05 Dec 2026 11:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club dinghy hardstand (Carrington)
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'Discover Sailing' Experience - Tuesday (Try Racing)
Tue 27 Oct 2026 17:30 - 19:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Join us on the harbour for six action-packed afternoons of sailing throughout October, November and December 2026 as we contest the F24 League. Racing will be fleet race format with up to eight teams eligible to compete.
Elliott 6 - Contiki (18 to 35yo) - Oct/Nov/Dec 2026 (Thursdays)
Thu 29 Oct 2026 17:00 - Thu 03 Dec 2026 19:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Join us on the harbour for six action-packed afternoons of sailing throughout October, November and December 2026 as we contest the Ellitot 6 Contiki League. Racing will be fleet race format with up to eight teams eligible to compete.
Getting Started Clinic - Contiki (18 to 35yo) - Oct/Nov/Dec 2026 (Thursdays)
Thu 29 Oct 2026 17:00 - Thu 03 Dec 2026 19:30
Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club
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Join us on the harbour for six action-packed afternoons of sailing throughout October, November and December 2026 as we contest the Ellitot 6 Contiki League. Racing will be fleet race format with up to eight teams eligible to compete.

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