Youthsail
Join the Excitement at Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club!
Our Junior and Youthsail Sailing Programs are the perfect way to dive into the world of sailing! With over 300 kids hitting the water each week, Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club (NYRC) is the place to be for anyone looking to learn, grow, and have FUN on the water!
Why Choose Youthsail?
Our Youthsail program aims to introduce sailing as not only a sport but a healthy, adventurous lifestyle. Through a series of graded stages, young sailors gain confidence, learn essential skills, and develop a lifelong love for sailing! And the best part? It’s all about having fun!
Our Fleet now consists of Vagabonds, Lasers, Open Skiffs, Tackers, and Status, and Blazer 23s.
Weekly Sailing
The Youthsail program introduces sailing not just as a sport, but as a healthy, adventurous lifestyle. Through a series of graded stages, young sailors will:
Gain confidence on the water
Learn essential sailing skills
Develop a lifelong love for sailing
And the best part? It’s all about having fun!
Our Fleet
Sailors get hands-on experience with our fleet of boats, including: Tackers, Vagabonds, Sabots, Lasers and Blazer 23s
Many of our boats are club-owned and used in our programs. Each stage is designed to be engaging and educational, ensuring every sailor can find their stride.
Whether you’re a beginner or looking to improve your sailing skills, Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club has something for everyone. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an exciting, supportive community that’s growing from strength to strength!
School Sports Program details:
We currently offer a 10 week school sport program, as well as a senior marine studies program.
Designed for students aged Year 4 – Year 12, all school programs can be tailored to suit the needs of each school.
Programs We Offer
No matter your age or skill level, NYRC has a program for everyone:
Sailability – Sailing for people with disability
School Holiday Programs
Green Fleet Development Program – Introduction to Racing
Junior Learn to Sail
Squad Development Program – Intermediate/Advanced Racing
Friday Funsail
Homeschool Sailing
School Sport Programs
Adult Learn to Sail – 4 week course
Adult Intermediate Development Program
Private Lessons
If you want to develop your skills or start your sailing journey, contact our Sailing Team directly:
Email: sailing@nyrc.com.au | Phone: 5449 8602
Summer Holiday Programs
Junior Learn to Sail (7–12 yrs)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Holiday Program (7–17 yrs)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (except Wednesday)
Term 1, 2026
Monday Green
Fleet
$198
- Monday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Green Fleet Development Program
- Introduction to Racing
- Ages 7-17
Tuesday Junior
Learn to Sail
$220
- Tuesday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Junior Learn to Sail
- Best suited for Beginners
- Ages 7-12
Tuesday
Homeschool
$220 | Sold out for Term 1
- Tuesday, 9:30am – 11:00am
- Homeschool Sailing
- All levels welcome
- Ages 7-17
Wednesday
Homeschool
$220
- Wednesday, 9:30am – 11:00am
- Homeschool Sailing
- All levels welcome
- Ages 7-17
Thursday
Squad
$220
- Thursdays, 3:30pm-5:30pm
- Squad Development Program
- Intermediate/ advanced racing
- Ages 7-17
Friday
FunSail
$198 full term or $27.50 casual
- Friday, 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Funsail
- Casual attendance offered
- Ages 7-17
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