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Learn to Sail
Australian Sailing Lessons
Need some Australian sailing lessons? Our crew will be more than happy to help you out with some basic sailing lessons.
However, if you're looking for some serious study, you should consider extending your stay in Airlie Beach to include Australian sailing lessons with Whitsunday Marine Academy.
Whitsunday Marine Academy offer a range of Australian sailing lessons and courses including:
- Introductory sailing lessons
- Competent crew sailing lessons
- Inshore skipper sailing lessons
- Inshore instructor sailing lessons
- Yachtmaster offshore skipper sailing lessons
- Yachtmaster offshore instructor sailing lessons
- International Yacht Master Training (IYT) which is MCA (Maritime Coast Guard) approved.
- STCW95 (International minimum crewing certificate for Boating Industry)
- Coastal Passages - race series sailing lessons
- Corporate cruises & teambuilding Australian sailing lessons
The 'Introductory' sailing lessons are designed to teach you basic principles. 'Competent Crew' sailing lessons show you how to take the helm, trim the sails, understand basic navigation & safety at sea.
Australian Sailing Lessons Combining Practice & Theory
If you already have some experience the more advanced Australian sailing lessons offer a mix of practice and theory.
Theory covered in these Australian sailing lessons includes:
- Construction, parts and equipment of a yacht
- Emergency procedures & Safety equipment
- Coastal Navigation & Pilotage
- Weather forecasting, tides, and more
The practical component of these Australian sailing lessons covers:
- "Hands on" steering, sail selection, trimming and handling
- Victualling, engine maintenance, ropes, knots and splicing
- Passage planning & Navigation
- Safety awareness, emergency procedures, and more
Australian Sailing lessons are available for the beginners starting at approximately $150. 'Competent Crew' Australian sailing lessons start at $499 for 3 days.
For more information please email us at enquiries@ozsail.com.au |