About our Sailing School

Our fully licensed sailing instructors are highly experienced yachtsman. Many have done the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, various long distance ocean crossings and international sailing events. Sail training courses run all year round on weekends and midweek. Contact Us

Each student is provided with course notes and if they wish can enrol with Yachting Australia where you receive a welcome pack that includes a logbook. You can also keep up to date with yachting Australia's website with news, developments and opportunities within the sport.

A three-hour social race conducted on the third Saturday of each month is also included in our sail training courses, and all students are entitled to discounts on further sailing courses, charters and packages. Our courses begin with the Introductory Level beginners course, which covers the basics of sailing. Next is the Competent Crew Course which builds your skills or the Competent Crew Package which is a value for money way of obtaining your certificate. Contact Us

After that is the Skipper Course level whereby you take control of your own yacht within an area such as Sydney Harbour. Or consider the Skipper package which takes you from the beginning to a seasoned skipper. If you are reasonably competent and are looking to charter your own yacht in say the Whitsunday Island's or in Europe or the Carribean, then our Bareboat Charter Course will teach you the bare essentials for a fun and safe holiday. Contact Us

Level 1: Introductory Course for the beginner sailor who wants to start from scratch.

Level 2: Competent Crew for the slightly experienced with approximately 10 days of sailing time. This course is also a minimum requirement for bareboat charter.

Skipper Course: Skipper Course for the serious sailor who wants to cruise short distances up and down the coast and wants the confidence to sail within enclosed waters in most conditions.

Bareboat charter course: The Essential Guide to chartering your own yacht. Learn operating procedures, troubleshooting, design and layout, sail trimming and passage planning.

Competent Crew Package: This very popular Package is the best value for money way to go from beginner to competent crew while gaining the necessary sailing hours.

Skipper Package: Another value for money Package designed for those who want to start from the beginning and become a proficient skipper. Contact Us

WHAT SOME OF OUR PAST STUDENTS HAVE TO SAY ..

		Alison and Alan Day "After completing our skippers course package, we bought ourselves a 40ft yacht and set sail. We have been sailing around the world ever since. Attending Sailing School changed the course of our lives. We are now live to sail" Sydney. Australia
		Wallace McKenzie "For many years I watched the yachts sail around my much loved Sydney Harbour. One day I decided that I would learn to sail. I completed a beginners course and had such fun. Thanks to all the team at the Sailing School, I look forward to attending the next course." Hunters Hill. Australia
		Sterling Edwards "I had never been yacht racing before. After crewing on race day, I had to learn how to sail myself. The sailing school was terrific. I have completed my certificate and will be setting sail on a chartered yacht in my home town of Auckland when I next visit" Auckland. New Zealand
		Patricia Harbourne "The competent crew package worked out to be a real challenge. The help and support from the trainers was outstanding. I will be attending the skippers course early in the year after successfully gaining my certificate." Balmoral. Australia