SAILING QUALIFICATIONS

ElEARNING AND VIRTUAL COURSES

Our Australian Sailing and RYA shore-based self-paced eLearning courses are the most modern, interactive and user friendly programs available today. The courses equip sailors with the essential skills for skippering sailing yachts and power boats worldwide. 

We understand that in most situations, face-to-face classroom learning is a thing of the past, so we have developed eLearning packages that cover each theory syllabus.  In addition, we recognise that sometimes a bit more guidance is needed, so most of our courses offer a blended course format where you pre-study the eLearning topics being covered and then attend evening virtual sessions with our RYA Yachtmaster Instructors. 

The courses strongly emphasize modern safety recommendations, navigation techniques, state of the art weather services, electronic chart plotting, pilotage, col regs and what and what not to do in emergency situations. It is the perfect choice for those who want to confidently navigate waters worldwide, using knowledge that is up to date, modern and cutting edge.

Our customers boast an extraordinarily high course completion rate. The feedback we’ve received has been nothing short of amazing, with a very high satisfaction rate.  These unprecedented results speak to the excellence of our shore-based programs.

Join us to take your next step towards becoming a skilled, educated and safe skipper for the international modern age.

rya essential navigation & seamanship

eLearning Only

A great introduction to navigation and safety awareness for new or inexperienced skippers.

We recommend this for anyone new to sailing.

COMPLETE SKIPPER PACKAGE

eLearning and Virtual

Comprehensive course including VHF Radio, Online Skipper and RYA Day Skipper Theory.

Study these three courses at your own pace, or add Virtual RYA Day Skipper sessions

RYA DAY SKIPPER theory

eLearning and Virtual

RYA Day Skipper is 16 eLearning modules blended with 4 x 3-hour evening virtual sessions. This is a great way to cover the hard bits and provides a new, more flexible course option.

rya coastal skipper/ yachtmaster theory

eLearning and Virtual

This course of 40-hours eLearning plus 6 x 3-hour virtual evenings provides advanced training for more experienced skippers and builds on the RYA Day Skipper course. It equips you to navigate safely on coastal and offshore passages.

rya yachtmaster ocean theory

Classroom Course

This course is for those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage.
40 hours of face-to-face learning plus exams which can be invigilated if you are looking for commercial endorsement.

SAFETY AND SEA SURVIVAL

eLearning & Practical

Ditch the face-to-face classroom and study in your own time with our online eLearning course. Then attend 3-hours of practical drills (flares and pool).
Full course: 6-hours eLearning. Revalidation: 3-4 hours eLearning.

MARINE RADIO (VHF/hf)

eLearning & Practical

Learn everything you need to know about using marine VHF and/or HF radio. Study the 6-hours eLearning at your own pace, then join us for 3-hours for your practical session and invigilated exam.

virtual private lessons

Available on an hourly basis (min 2 hours) and covering any sailing topic/s you require.
Our RYA Yachtmaster Instructors are at your disposal, simply advise us what you would like to cover and a preferred time and we'll get back to you

Theory and Social EVENINGS

This is an informative and fun social evening held at either the CYCA or RANSA starting at 1800.
Engage with our Instructors as they teach you the theory components of Keelboat Courses, then join us for dinner/snacks afterwards with drinks courtesy of PSS

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