Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

13/09/2026

Today marked the 21st annual Blessing of the Fleet and we were blessed with calm skies and waters.

We were joined once more by Reverend Canon Garry Dodd from Mission to Seafarers Newcastle who performed the blessing on our boating community for safety in the upcoming season.

Thanks to everyone who participated and we look forward to seeing you on the water.

04/09/2026

DOCKFEST | MOËT VIP LOUNGE
Make your Sunday at DockFest one to remember with an exclusive Moët VIP Lounge experience.

From 3:00pm–6:00pm, enjoy three hours of unlimited Moët & Chandon Champagne, French wine, French Rosé, and premium beer, alongside a selection of delicious finger food and an oyster bar from 3:00pm–4:00pm.

Enjoy exclusive upstairs VIP access through to 10:00pm, with live music from Chiara and Love That-hat adding to the atmosphere throughout the afternoon and evening.

Sunday 4 October | $189pp

Limited VIP tickets available — book your DockFest experience now.
EAO Entertainment

30/08/2026

What a weekend — and what a journey it’s been!

We’ve just wrapped up the 10th SheSails Open Regatta at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club, celebrating 10 years of women coming together through a shared love of sailing, racing and time on the water. 💙

Founded by NCYC sailors and long-standing members Mary and Jan 10 years ago, what started as an idea during a chat on a morning walk has grown into an incredible sailing community.

The level of competition was high for our 10th Regatta with 7 teams competing representing with our friends from Mooloobaba Yacht Club sending along two teams. Lake Macquarie Yacht Club also supported the Regatta sending a further two teams, Newcastle selected two crews.

And Belmont 16’s were also represented sending along a team consisting of three skippers( what could go wrong) from their 16’s and 13’s classes.

Our fantastic and loyal team of volunteers, managed Race Committee , Mark and Support craft duties who all once again went over and above to deliver a stunning regatta.

The weekend was all about high level competitive racing, plenty of laughs, frowns a fair bit of tension all while getting peeps who are passionate about sailing afloat. ⛵️

It was also extra special to have Jan back at NCYC to celebrate the milestone and see just how far SheSAILS has come since its inception.

Special mention to Mark Boat driver Neal who has carried out Mark Boat duties at all 10 Regattas.

10 years. 10 regattas. Countless women on the water and incredible sailing community. 💙

Here’s to everything SheSails has achieved — and what is yet to come!

Belmont 16’s 1st (22)
Mooloolaba Team Orange 2nd (23)
Lake Macquarie Yacht Club 3rd.

25/08/2026

A huge congratulations to our fellow NSW & ACT sailing clubs named as finalists in the 2026 Club of the Year! ⛵

We’re proud to see Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club among them. Bring on the awards! 🏆

Good luck to all the finalists, and we’ll see you at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards on 19 September.

NSW & ACT SAILING AWARDS - FINALIST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Congratulations to the member clubs recognised as finalists in Club of the Year - Category A for 2026!

⛵ Canberra Yacht Club
⛵ Cruising Yacht Club Of Australia
⛵ Lake Macquarie Yacht Club
⛵ Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club

Who will be the winner ❓

Join us at the 2026 NSW & ACT Sailing Awards Presentation at Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron on Saturday 19 September. Purchase your tickets here: https://www.sailing.org.au/events/364571

23/08/2026

DOCKFEST | 3–4 OCTOBER

DockFest returns for two days of live music, waterfront atmosphere and great food at NCYC.

Saturday features and , while Sunday brings .franceschi and Love That-hat to the stage.

Make Sunday extra special with our Moët VIP Lounge. From 3:00pm, enjoy three hours of unlimited Moët & Chandon Champagne, French wine, French Rosé and premium beer, French-inspired finger food and an oyster bar from 3:00pm–4:00pm, with VIP access through to 10:00pm. $189pp.

Then stay for the NRL Grand Final live on the big outdoor screen from 7:30pm.

DockFest all weekend. VIP Sunday. Grand Final Sunday night.

Limited VIP tickets available — book now.

19/08/2026

Our Throsby Seafood Festival is coming to the waterfront! 🦐

Join us on Saturday 12 September, 11am–5pm for a full day celebrating Newcastle’s harbour and the seafood that comes with it.

Expect live sashimi and seafood demonstrations, oyster shucking, harbour boat tours, the highly competitive prawn peeling competition, live music, local producers and plenty of food and drink from NCYC, Flatfish Café and local stallholders.

Free entry | Hannell Street Waterfront Precinct, Wickham

RSVP via the Our Throsby website.

16/08/2026

Christmas functions, sorted. 🎄

From relaxed pizza and drinks to canapés, long-table dinners and everything in between, NCYC has the space, food, and atmosphere to make your end-of-year celebration one to remember.

Gather your team, bring your favourite people, and celebrate the festive season by the harbour.

07/08/2026

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club with premium food and beverages, live entertainment, fashion, and an electric race-day atmosphere.

Whether you're joining us for our three-course luncheon or gathering friends around a premium outdoor high table, it's the perfect way to experience Australia's greatest race.

29/07/2026

Celebrating 10 years of the SheSAILS@NCYC open regatta 💙⛵️

Fast and competitive racing on Elliott 6s with the SheSAILS@NCYC spirit of camaraderie and fun.

If you’re up for the challenge, secure a boat now ☺️

Join us on Newcastle Harbour for an action-packed weekend of quality, close quarters ‘around the buoys’ racing, with on-shore social events to ramp up the fun!

18/07/2026

A fantastic night celebrating another great season of sailing at Newcastle Cruising Yacht Club.

Our Annual Celebration and Presentation Night brought together members, crews, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to recognise the achievements of the 2025–26 season. While the trophies celebrate outstanding performances on the water, the evening was just as much about the people behind them, the friendships formed, the crews who work together week after week, and the volunteers who make racing possible.

Congratulations to all of this season's award recipients:

• Annual IRC Pointscore & Gun Boat Trophy – *She's the Culprit*
• Annual PHS Division 1 – *This Way Up*
• Annual PHS Division 2 – *Figjam*
• Ocean Pointscore IRC – *Summer Salt*
• Ocean Pointscore PHS – *This Way Up*
• First NCYC Boat to Hobart – *Frantic*
• Male Sailor of the Year – Joe de K**k
• Female Sailor of the Year – Caoimhe Lalor
• Youth Sailor of the Year – Jessica Campbell
• Offshore Sailor of the Year – Janease Graham
• Sailing Committee Special Award – Natalie Devillers
• Tenacity Award – Damien Parer
• Newcastle Annual Pointscore – Dean Nissen
• Newcastle Club Championship – Ken Semple
• Bay Annual Pointscore – Tim Peachey
• Bay Club Championship – Tim Peachey

Thank you to everyone who sailed, volunteered, supported, or simply cheered from the shore this season. Whether you took home a trophy or not, every race, every helping hand, and every shared moment on the water contributes to what makes our sailing community so special.

Here's to another season of great racing, lasting friendships, and plenty more memories on the harbour.