Cruz Club is a 12 month program designed to help equip would-be cruisers who are inspired to set off exploring the world by sea but don’t yet have the skills, experience or a boat to do it on and want to get prepared and do it right and avoid making costly mistakes along the way.

We provide training, regular access to a production catamaran and ongoing coaching and support to prepare you for cruising on your own boat.

We are limiting memberships to just 5 or 6 per boat to ensure members get plenty of time onboard.

Monthly Boat Use

Cruz Club includes 3 days and 2 nights a month of private access to our club catamaran, allowing you to take your family out and introduce them to the delight of live aboard sailing, but with the back up and safety of a charter operation and qualified skippers.

Training

Training

For the Seawind vessels, you need to commit and sign up for the 5 day live aboard training program onboard one of our late model Seawind cruising catamarans to gain Day Skipper accreditation. This course can be completed whilst already a member of Cruz Club however the cost involved is separate to your membership. You must also hold a NSW General Boating Licence to join the membership.

For the Aquila you must hold your RYA powerboat 2 license or equivalent. Talk to us about booking in for this

Weekly Racing

Furthermore, each week the members can jointly race in our friendly afternoon fleet race with a skipper onboard to help continue coach the group and hone their sailing skills so you understand how to get the best performance from your catamaran. You will also join a community of budding cruisers including not only other Cruz Club members, but other boat owners who have plenty of experience to share.

All marina fees, insurance, maintenance costs, and yearly haul out fees are included in your monthly membership fees.

Pricing

Joining Fee – compulsory $500 induction fee plus $5000 security bond held for duration of the membership and refundable upon completion.

Upfront Fee Breakdown

Seawind 1170 & 1260 $19,800 p.a = 1/6 syndicate membership.

Seawind 1370 $34,800 p.a -= 1/6 syndicate membership.

Aquila 44 $36,000 p.a = 1/8 syndicate membership.

Excludes linen, food.

Charter Boat Investment Available

If you would like to earn the financial benefits of being a Cruz Club charter boat owner, we have opportunities for new boats to be launched in Sydney and Brisbane now.