Race and Sail with Jervis Bay Yacht Club
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Jervis Bay Cruising Yacht Club offers active sailing participation through competitive and social racing events primarily held at Callala Bay. The club runs regular races on Saturday afternoons from the October long weekend to the end of May, with briefings at 1:00 pm and races starting at 1:30 pm, suitable for sailors with a range of skill levels.
Membership provides access to club races, and temporary membership options such as the SailPass are available for non-members to join in on sailing activities for a day, including personal accident insurance and compliance with Racing Rules of Sailing.
The club uses the Sailsys system for handicapping and scoring, enabling easy race result processing and sign-on from any device, enhancing participation convenience.
- Training sessions and race briefings occur on Saturdays during the sailing season.
- Competitive and social sailing opportunities are available for members and temporary participants.
- Clear membership pathways including full membership and associate/crew memberships allow varied levels of involvement.
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| Activities : | Water Sports - Sailing |
| Gender : | Any |
| Days : | Undisclosed - Contact Organiser |
| Age Group : | 12 to 17 |
| Level : | Undisclosed - Contact Organiser |
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