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Best place (Northern NSW) to learn the ropes?

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Klassy350
Klassy350
NSW
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Klassy350 Klassy350
NSW, 9 posts
2 Jan 2021 9:12pm
Hi all, after your valued opinions on the best place to base a small yacht and learn to sail. I imagine lots of day sailing initially - choices within a 2 hours radius from me seem to include Ballina, Yamba, Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. Thanks.
nswsailor
nswsailor
NSW
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nswsailor nswsailor
NSW, 1458 posts
2 Jan 2021 9:56pm
Forget Ballina and Coffs Harbour as both are too restrictive weather and area wise.

Yamba may be OK but the Gold Coast will offer you the best range from flat water to open sea.
It maybe hard to get a mooring on the Gold Coast, check with someone from there, but there are plenty of marinas.
A mooring may be easier to get at Yamba but marina space is limited.
r13
r13
NSW
1721 posts
r13 r13
NSW, 1721 posts
2 Jan 2021 10:54pm
Expect PYYC would be a good place to start inquiries, as regards value

portofyambayachtclub.com.au/
Bundeenabuoy
Bundeenabuoy
NSW
1239 posts
Bundeenabuoy Bundeenabuoy
NSW, 1239 posts
3 Jan 2021 6:30am
Klassy350 said..
Hi all, after your valued opinions on the best place to base a small yacht and learn to sail. I imagine lots of day sailing initially - choices within a 2 hours radius from me seem to include Ballina, Yamba, Gold Coast and Coffs Harbour. Thanks.


You will find the commodore at the Yamba Yacht Club very helpful.
woko
woko
NSW
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woko woko
NSW, 1802 posts
3 Jan 2021 8:07am
I can recommend the Clarence. It's not just Yamba / Iluka the river all the way to Grafton is good to sail. The bar at the river mouth is as good as any. While it might be a wait for a mooring it won't be as long a wait as the Gold Coast and there's plenty of good anchorage's while waiting
Klassy350
Klassy350
NSW
9 posts
Klassy350 Klassy350
NSW, 9 posts
4 Jan 2021 10:02am
Sounds like Yamba might be the go, I will get in contact the PYYC. Gold Coast is also a bit dicey with any future border closures...
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