YBM and Sailcorp: Your Pathway to RYA Training on Sydney Harbour

Your Boat Manager (YBM) is proud to partner with Sailcorp, a leading RYA-accredited sailing school based in Lavender Bay on Sydney Harbour. Through this partnership, YBM Members gain a clear pathway into world-class RYA training and certification, while all instruction and qualifications are delivered directly by Sailcorp as an RYA Recognised Training Centre.

Why YBM and Sailcorp Partnered

Sailcorp is an officially accredited RYA training centre offering cruising and specialist courses that are recognised worldwide. Their modern training yachts in full commercial survey and highly experienced RYA-certified instructors focus on safety, seamanship, and real-world skills that build genuine competence on the water.

From their central base at Lavender Bay, students train on Sydney Harbour with convenient access by public transport and car. This makes it easy for YBM Members to complete high-quality, structured training around busy work and family schedules, with Sailcorp handling all professional instruction and assessment.

Who This Partnership Is For

The partnership between YBM and Sailcorp is ideal if you are:

• A new boat owner who wants structured, confidence-building tuition before taking friends and family out.

• An aspiring skipper who needs RYA Day Skipper or higher certification to charter yachts locally or overseas.​

• A racing sailor keen to improve safety, boat handling, and decision-making under pressure.​

• A professional or career-focused mariner aiming for advanced RYA qualifications such as Yachtmaster.

YBM helps Members choose the right Sailcorp courses for their experience level, their boat, and their cruising or racing ambitions, while Sailcorp delivers the formal RYA training and qualifications.

RYA Courses Delivered by Sailcorp

Through the partnership between YBM and Sailcorp, YBM Members can enrol in a full progression of RYA-accredited courses operated by Sailcorp, from first-time sailors to advanced offshore skippers.

Examples include:

• Beginner coursesSailcorp’s entry-level courses cover fundamental skills such as how sails work, sail trim, deck skills, and how to operate as part of a crew so you can actively participate rather than just be a passenger.​

• Intermediate and day sailing coursesThese courses build boat handling, basic navigation, and practical trip planning, giving you the skills to take a yacht out for a day or a short cruise in familiar waters.

• Advanced cruising and Yachtmaster preparationFor Members on a professional or bluewater pathway, Sailcorp offers advanced training and Yachtmaster preparation covering passage planning, heavy-weather seamanship, and leadership afloat, leading towards internationally recognised RYA certifications.

• Specialist short coursesSailcorp also provides specialist options such as safety and sea survival or diesel engine courses, giving you deeper technical and safety skills as a skipper or crew.

• Marine radio operator coursesSailcorp’s VHF marine radio training prepares you for the Short Range Operator Certificate of Proficiency (SROCP), the essential qualification for anyone operating a VHF marine radio in Australian waters, covering emergency calls, routine communication, and legal responsibilities.

All training, assessment, and certification is provided by Sailcorp under RYA and national standards; YBM’s role in the partnership is to help you select, schedule, and integrate those courses into your broader boating journey.

How YBM Supports Your Training Journey with Sailcorp

YBM does not provide training or certification; instead, in partnership with Sailcorp, YBM acts as your trusted guide and organiser so your Sailcorp training perfectly supports how you actually use your boat. For YBM Members, this means:

• A personalised training roadmapYBM helps you define a training pathway with Sailcorp that aligns with your current experience, the type and size of your vessel, and your goals (family cruising, racing, or professional).

• Course selection and coordinationYBM recommends the appropriate Sailcorp RYA and radio operator courses, helps with sequencing, and assists with bookings and timing so your training fits around your other commitments.

• Pre- and post-course supportAround Sailcorp’s formal training, YBM can support you with boat checks, maintenance coordination, and practical advice on applying your new skills aboard your own boat.

• Long-term partnershipAs your skills progress through Sailcorp’s programs, YBM stays with you on the boat-management side, helping you keep your vessel, documentation, and plans organised so you can enjoy your time on the water.

Next Steps for YBM Members

If you are a YBM Member and want to start or continue your RYA and radio training journey with Sailcorp, contact YBM with:

• Your current sailing and boating experience.

• Details of your boat (or the type of boat you plan to skipper).

• Whether your priority is family cruising, racing, or professional development.

YBM and Sailcorp will outline a clear, practical route using Sailcorp’s RYA-accredited and radio operator courses and handle the organisation and delivery between them, with YBM coordinating your pathway and Sailcorp providing the professional instruction and recognised qualifications on Sydney Harbour.