Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club - Sailing Academy

Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club is located at Wickham on the shores of the Port of Newcastle, NSW. The Club's precinct is a waterfront stroll from the city and includes a sailing academy, marina, cafes, restaurants and licensed clubhouse.

The active Sailing Academy offers a wide range of learn-to-sail courses and fun sailing experiences for both children and adults. The courses are open to everyone, club membership is not required! Also, as an "Australian Sailing" accredited centre, you can be assured of skilled instructors and a high standard of delivery.

Aboard their fleets of inshore keelboats or Tackers dinghies for kids, they aim to offer you an experience and view of Newcastle like no other.

The Courses and Experiences include: "Discover Sailing" Experiences, Women's Sailing courses "Tackers" kids learn to sail "OutThereSailing" for adventurous teens, Family Sailing Adventures, Friday Twilight Sailing, and Start Crewing keelboat courses.

Given the wonderful location and vista of Newcastle Harbour, the Academy instructors aim to give every participant an experience they will thoroughly enjoy and long remember.

With an objective of developing and promoting sailing in Newcastle, the club is focused on maintaining its welcoming approach and hospitable charm to both "old salts" and those new to sailing.

Tour Options

Come along to the NCYC Sailing Academy for one of their “Discover Sailing Experiences” which provides that opportunity to get out on the water to see what it’s like! Their experienced sailing instructors will take you onboard one of the 24 foot inshore keelboats to “give you a taste” of what sailing is all about. You will spend the morning learning basic sailing skills, terminology and boat handling manoeuvres. Five people onboard - one instructor and four participants. Enjoy the unique opportunity to spend some time on beautiful Newcastle Harbour and see the city from a different perspective! This might just whet your appetite to join them for one of their Learn to Sail courses. All you need is comfortable active clothing, an enclosed pair of shoes and a hat.

Facilities

  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Public Toilet
  • Half Day or Less
  • Adventure and Outdoors Tours
  • Cruises, Sailing and Water Tours
  • Basic

Accessibility Information

  • Does not cater for people with access needs.
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