Our sailing school, an accredited Yachting Australia training centre, has been operating in this area for over ten years and provides a personalised service and training excellence.
All courses begin on-land at Airlie Beach’s Abel Point Marina. Here there will be an in-depth orientation and safety briefing before heading out onto the tropical waters.
There are three courses available to you depending on your previous experience or qualifications. All three courses are available for either 6 days/5 nights or 23 days/23 nights.
- Competent Crew Course (YA) / International Crew Certificate (IYT): Beginner (no previous experience required)
- International Bareboat Watch keeper: Intermediate (pre-requisite is Competent/International Crew and/or approx 6-11 days prior sailing experience on cruising yachts)
- International Bareboat Captain: Advanced (pre-requisite is Competent/International Crew and/or approx 12-18 days prior sailing experience on cruising yachts)
If you wish to take command of your own yacht or charter a small yacht with friends or family this certificate of excellence will enable you to do so safely and confidently.
Please note: To gain the International Crew Certificate (IYT) there will be an extra cost of AUD$100 paid locally.
What’s Included in the Programme
- One of the courses stated in your programme
- Instructor/Student ratio of 1:6
- Safety briefing
- 5 or 17 nights onboard accommodation
- 6 nights backpacker accommodation in Airlie Beach (incorporated within the 23 day programme)
- All meals whilst onboard (Breakfast x 16, Lunch x 12, Evening meals x 17 for the 23day course)
- Linen
- Safety equipment
- Syllabus notes
- Log book
- Course completion certificate
What’s Not Included in the Programme
- All flights
- Personal travel insurance
- Visas
- All items of a personal nature
- Transport to Airlie Beach
- To gain the International Crew Certificate (IYT) there will be an extra cost of AUD$100 paid locally
- Post and pre-nights accommodation
- Meals whilst staying at Backpackers during 6 nights not onboard vessel
- Alcoholic beverages
- $39 AUD pay on board fee per person for Marine/National Parks & Admin Fees
Prices and Durations
Australia Sailing Course - Learn to Earn 23 nights £1,299
Australia Sailing Course Learn To Sail - Competent Crew - 5 nights £599
Australia Sailing Course Learn To Sail - Bareboat Watch keeper - 5 nights £1,249
Australia Sailing Course Learn To Sail - Bareboat Captain - 5 nights £1,249
