Cruz Club
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.
Memberships are very limited to ensure members get plenty of time onboard.
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. 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
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.
Weekly Racing on the Seawinds
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 membership fee.
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.
Boats
Aquila 44 – Sydney – FULL AVAILABILITY
The Aquila 44 Powercat is an evolution of classic boating traditions where efficiency in design and performance compliment her luxurious living. As a result, she is a boat like no other. One of the main features include an oversized flybridge with sun pad seating on either side of the central helm station and Aquila’s revolutionary bridge to bow direct access. The result is a powercat which offers luxury, comfort and performance.
Seawind 1370 – Sydney – TAKING DEPOSITS NOW
Seawind are breaking new ground with this innovative 45 foot performance cruising cat. Combining some of the best features of their high-performance Seawind 1600 and award winning Seawind 1260 designs. The Seawind 1370 features a high performance hull design, yet balanced with spacious comfort and practical living spaces to produce an ideal world cruiser for couples and families.
Seawind 1260 – Sydney – OPENING AVAILABLE IN 2025
The Seawind 1260 features three cabins, two bathrooms, a comfortable saloon and cockpit with indoor or outdoor dining options. It features twin 30hp Yanmar diesels motors and is designed for long range cruising in the South Pacific. Winner of Multihull of the Year just a few years ago it’s a great boat to cruise on.
Seawind 1170 – Sydney – SOLD OUT
The incredible success of the Seawind 1370 has inspired Seawind to design a smaller version around 40 feet that carries similar styling lines to the 1370 and new modern hull shape, but with an interior layout more akin to their super popular Seawind 1260 that optimise space providing incredible value and comfort for live aboard cruisers.
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 & 126 $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.
