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Course Summary
- Course provided by Pacific Sailing School
- Located at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.
- Student Instructor ratio: 1:4 on Dibley 46'
- Race Duration: Varied depending on course and wind (2-8hrs)
Course Dates
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Short Offshore Racing Series
The Short Offshore Series is a point-score non-spinnaker series, hosted by the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. The majority of races are sailed off Sydney Heads with 11 windward/leeward races combined with 6 passage races.
Join us on More Witchcraft and be trained in key crew positions
We are offering a number of packages for this race series, to provide continuity in learning and the best possible outcomes for you.
- Book 5 consecutive races and get the 6th (consecutive) race free.
- Book 7 consecutive races and get your 8th and 9th (consecutive) races free
- Or book individual races on a stand-by basis
The Low Down
18th October
Windward/Leeward Course
1st November
Passage Race
8th + 9th November
Pittwater Passage Race
15th November
Windward/Leeward Course
29th November
Windward/Leeward Course
26th January 2026
Passage Race
7th February
Windward/Leeward Course
21st February
Windward/Leeward Course
28th February + 1st March
Pittwater Passage Race
14th March
Windward/Leeward Course
28th March
Passage Race
- On the dock Training Sessions will be scheduled for the Tuesday prior to your first race, at 18:00-20:00
- Mix of Offshore windward/leeward races and Passage Races
- For Pittwater Races, accommodation is onboard “More Witchcraft” with dinner at Royal Motor Yacht Club at own expense.
- Join Ian, John and Terry on “More Witchcraft”
- Training in key crew positions
- Make lifelong friends
- Upon completion, Terry will give a personal recommendation to qualified crew to selected CYCA skippers
The Boat – “More Witchcraft” a Dibley 46
Crewed by PSS students, “More Witchcraft” had a fantastic result in the 2024 Winter Series – winning the last 3 races and getting Line Honours and 1st on Handicap in the final Women’s Day Race.
“More Witchcraft” has competed in the Sydney-Gold Coast, Sydney-Mooloolaba, Gosford-Lord Howe Island, Sydney-Noumea and Sydney-Hobart Races
The Owner – Past CYCA Commodore John Cameron
I am delighted to be associated with Terry and PSS in providing offshore racing training on my yacht “More Witchcraft”. Over the years, I have seen many PSS graduates become Club members, boat owners and crew. I look forward to sailing with you.”
Why choose us?
- Australia’s Oldest and Largest Sail Training Centre
- We sail every day on Sydney Harbour
- We teach everyone from beginners to international skippers and professional RYA Yachtmasters
- We have multiple experienced Instructors as we recognise different teaching styles suit different people
- We have been working with Past Commodores and yacht owners for over 40 years to provide crew with appropriate sailing experience.
- Various pathways depending on your sailing aspirations
Booking Conditions:
- PSS reserves the right to cancel racing and/or training days due to weather and/or safety concerns. In such event an alternate sailing day will be scheduled.
- Non-attendance on sailing and training days will not be rescheduled or refunded
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Race training briefings on board at the dock of 2 hours each is required
- Food and accommodation not included
