meet our associates
tOGETHER WE WILL HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS
Pacific Sailing School has fostered strong alliances with individuals and organisations to bring you the best theory and practical sailing courses.
With over 40 years experience in the marine industry, Terry has built a wealth of contacts and he is passionate about helping you achieve your sailing dreams.
Pacific Sailing School
Founded by Terry Wise in 1977 and based at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for the past 40 years.
PSS has taught over 20,000 people to learn to sail and runs courses from Beginner through to Commercial Yachtmaster qualifications.
Australian Sailing
Australian Sailing is the governing body for the sport of Sailing in Australia. They are responsible for the administration, promotion and development of sailing. As a member-based organisation they represent the interest and provide services and support to over 360 clubs and 160 accredited Discover Sailing Centres across Australia.
PSS has been an accredited Discover Sailing Centre since 1977.
Royal Yachting Association
The Royal Yachting Association is the UK national governing body for dinghy, motor and sail cruising, sail racing, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing and personal watercraft.
It has a network of more than 2,400 RYA recognised training centres, promoting safe boating practices and raising the standard of yachting and sailing worldwide.
PSS has been an accredited RYA Training Centre since 1982.
Maritime & Coastguard Agency
MCA works to prevent the loss of life on the coast and at sea. They produce legislation and guidance on maritime matters, and provide certification to seafarers.The MCA is the auditing body for the RYA.
Above and Beyond Boating
We have partnered with AAB to provide you with the very best eLearning and Virtual training courses on the market. eLearning courses are blended with live zoom sessions with our RYA Instructors to enhance your learning experience.
AMC
AMC is the national institute for maritime education, training and research.
PSS is a recognised training institute for delivery of the Marine Radio Operators Certificate.
AMSA
As Australia’s national regulatory body, they promote the safety and protection of our marine environment and combat ship-sourced pollution. They provide the infrastructure for safety of navigation in Australian waters, and maintain a national search and rescue service for the maritime and aviation sectors.
Cruising Yacht Club of Australia
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) is Australia's premier yacht club and home to what is considered yachting's 'Everest' - the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
PSS has been based at the CYCA for over 40 years, introducing over 2,000 members and competing regularly in their Twilight, Winter and Short Haul Series.
RANSA
The Royal Australian Naval Association exists to encourage sailing within the Navy but welcomes non service sailors as members. <br> PSS regularly holds Theory and Social Nights at RANSA and participates in their racing program.
Charter Boat Central
Charter Boat Central is committed to providing the newest and best maintained catamarans available in Sydney Harbour and can provide the most luxurious and exclusive experiences available. ;
PSS has been partnered with Charter Boat Central since 2018.
Multihull Central
Multihull Central is one of the South Pacific's leading multihull yacht brokerages, with offices throughout Australia and New Zealand. They specialise in selling cruising catamarans and have collectively over 100 years of experience amongst our team of expert multihull sales agents and marketing staff.
PSS has been associated with Multihull Central since 2018
Skipper a Clipper
Skipper a Clipper was founded in 1970 and has been working with PSS for over 20 years. If you wish to Charter a yacht, motor boat or run-about at Pittwater, please mention our name when booking.
World Sailing
World Sailing (WS) is the international sports governing body for sailing; it is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
"Myself and the crew of the Winning Appliances completed the World Sailing Safety and Sea Survival course prior to this year’s Sydney to Hobart race. Terry was highly professional and the course was extremely valuable, as it helped everyone to understand their responsibilities and practice strategies and procedures to prevent and address emergencies at sea. I would highly recommend this course and Terry Wise to anyone considering doing an offshore race"
We have made so many friends out on the water on their excellent range of boats with instructors Terry, Gardo, Phil and Damien – not to mention great introductions in the CYCA. They have recently assisted with great advice as we purchased and renovated our Marten 49 cruiser-racer. Later in the year – I need to come and do the theory for Coastal / Ocean Yachtmaster.
All of this wouldn't have been possible without my Aussie sailing family and friends through the advice, support, introductions, and generally making sailing so much fun. Thank you!! 😘