Novice Helm - Race 1 - 2025

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Sun 09 Mar 2025 10:00 — 15:00
Wollongong Yacht Club, Endeavour Dr Belmore Basin Wollongong NSW

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Yachties kiosk will be open for takeaway breakfast and coffee from 8am.

Our fortnightly club race is a great opportunity for more competitive sailing in a fun, casual manner BUT this race is different.

Take the Helm in This Sunday’s Novice Helm Race!
Are YOU ready to put your skills to the test?
This Sunday’s Novice Helm Race is your time to shine! 
 
Open to all sailors with less than two years of experience (who have completed the Start Crewing course or have equivalent experience), this race gives you the opportunity to helm for at least 80% of the race and gain valuable time on the tiller or wheel.
 
This event has been introduced based on feedback from the skipper/crew meeting as an alternative to the Lady Skipper Series - with the intention of fostering participation and development of up and coming sailors within our club, irrespective of gender.
 
While it won’t count toward the Tom Slingsby Series, it’s a standalone event focused on learning, skill-building, and friendly competition.
 
We’re encouraging skippers to share their experience as well as their helm time to help mentor and support the next generation of WYC sailors.
 
If you’re looking for a boat or a novice helm, reach out on Crew Connect WhatsApp and secure your spot at the helm!
Let’s get more people on the helm - see you on the start line!

 

 

Race Start 11:30

Briefing will be via WhatsApp message on the day.  Skippers, don't forget to run RaceQs and text your finish time and the name of your Novice Helmsperson (or DNF) to Travis (0418 190 191).

Drinks and complimentary snacks after racing.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

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