Whitsundays Sailing School, Hamilton Island

Whether you’re a complete novice looking to take a competent crew course, or you want to increase your knowledge with a Practical Day Skipper Tidal Sailing Course, there isn’t a better place in the world to learn to sail than in the tropical Whitsundays.

These professional sailing courses are designed for every level of ability and experience and cover the basics of boat handling right through to advanced sailing. They’re the ideal choice if you’re looking to gain an internationally recognised certificate from the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) and YA (Yachting Australia).

Competent Crew Course

No experience is needed, as this is a course for complete beginners. The course teaches everything you need to know from rules of the sea, weather and rope work to fire fighting, rigging and sailing terminology. At the end of the five day course you’ll know everything you need to know about being a valuable crew member on a cruising yacht.

Practical Day Skipper Tidal Sailing Course

This course is for those who already have some previous experience; the entry requirement is up to 5 days sailing, 4 night hours and 40 hours of day skipper theory knowledge. Conducted onboard, the day skipper course teaches pilotage, navigation, seamanship and boat handling up to the standard required to skipper a small cruising yacht by day in tidal waters.

Competent Crew Course

Shared cabin: $920 per person including RYA log book and course notes

Sole occupancy cabin: $1380 per person including RYA log book and course notes

Practical Day Skipper Tidal Sailing Course

Shared cabin: $920 per person including RYA log book and course notes

Sole occupancy cabin: $1380 per person including RYA log book and course notes