Sailing Teams

 

Youth Squads are made up of youth aged 7-17 who have recently completed a learn to sail program
or are competent sailors and are ready for more advanced coaching, training and racing.
Youth Squads run out of Hollywell Sailing Squadron on Thursdays 4pm-6pm, Saturdays and Sundays.

Sailors must be SYC Cadet Member to join a Squad

  • Junior Fleet (ages 7-14) (Kids new to open water and racing) (Dinghies)
  • Out There Fleet (ages 12-17) (Teens new to open-water and racing) (Catamarans)
  • Youth Sailing Team (ages 7-17) (Intermediate)
  • Youth Race Team (ages 7-17) (Open)

Please contact the SYC Academy to book a trial or sign up for a squad.

E: Academy@sycgc.com.au
P: 07 5655 3368

 

NEW TO RACING?

New to Racing? Here are a few tips:

  1. Click the link for your class of boat (Off the Beach Dinghy Racing or Off the Beach Catamaran Racing)
  2. Read the Sailing Instructions
  3. Ask your Coach how to start
  4. Talk to the Race Officer and Divisional Rep for further guidance on racing (contact details in Sailing Instructions)
  5. Show up and give it a go! There’s a first time for everything!

Dinghy Racing Saturdays from 12pm.

Catamaran Racing Saturdays from 11am.

 

Where the Youth Squad schedule runs is in line with the school term, racing has its own schedule and runs year-round. See the Racing Calendar for upcoming events.

Racing Calendar

 

Contact Race Admin for more support and details

E: Racing.Admin@sycgc.com.au

P: 07 5537 7030

External Regatta Calendars

Queensland Regattas
New South Wales Regattas
QIODA Regattas

 

PRIVATE LESSONS

If the above course dates don’t necessarily fit in with your schedule we can certainly tailor-make a course around your availability with private lessons either during the week or on weekends. Private lessons are also great for sailors who would like someone on one coaching in their own boats with their own crews, or for families combining juniors and adults on the same boat. Fees are based on an hourly rate, and we have a number of Yachting Australia Accredited Sailing Instructors to choose from, including past World Champions and our High-Performance Racing team. For all enquiries please call the sailing office on 5655 3368 or email Academy@sycgc.com.au  

Private Small Boat Lesson (Non-Member Max 4 pax) 2 hr min – $210

Private Small Boat Lesson (Member) (Max 4 pax) 2hr min – $145

Private Keelboat Lesson (Max 4 pax) 2 hr min – $350

 

Private lessons run Tuesday – Sunday from 9 am – 2 pm
Contingent on instructor availability, weather and conflicting events

Venue:

Private Lessons using our club boats are conducted at:
SYC Oxenford Watersports Centre, 33 Watersport Ln, Oxenford QLD 4210

Boats include:

  • Optimist Dinghy,
  • RS Quest Dinghy,
  • Hobie Wave Catamaran,
  • ILCA Dinghy

Private Lessons using your personal boat are conducted at:
SYC Hollywell Sailing Squadron, 1 Marina Cres, Hollywell QLD 4216

 

LOOKING TO BUY A BOAT?

Our Sailing Teams are made up of Optimists and ILCA (Lasers)

Those under the age of 14 should look at purchasing an Optimist, those 14+ or 50kg+ should look at the ILCA

Check out the NB Sail Sports website for all New and Used boats, spare parts, and Regatta Charters
We also recommend Facebook Marketplace or chatting to our Academy Coaches and Parents for insights

Those starting in Out There Fleet we recommend the Nacra 3 or Nacra 4.5 Catamarans

 

 

Terms and Conditions

BOOKING PROCEDURE: Payment in full is required to confirm your booking. All courses are subject to minimum and maximum enrolments in order to proceed and early bookings are strongly advised to avoid disappointment. In the event that a scheduled session is abandoned due to weather or other factors alternative sessions will be scheduled at no extra cost, “Catch up sessions” will not be available due to each course being specific to weather so cannot be offered.   REFUND POLICY: In the event that a client unilaterally withdraws from a booked course, we reserve the right to it hold all or part of any fees paid.  Alternatively a client may transfer their payment towards another course if we are able to fill their position on the course.  If less than 14 days notice is given of intention to withdraw we reserve the right to withhold the payed 50% Deposit. Please contact the Sailing Office to request a form or download the form from the website.   (Please Note: Prices were correct at the time of publishing but may change without notice.)