RYA sailing courses for yacht owners - from Start Sailing to Yachtmaster certification
RYA Training for Yacht Owners and Crew
SailCorp delivers internationally recognised Royal Yachting Association (RYA) sailing qualifications on Sydney Harbour, designed to advance sailing standards, promote safety at sea, and build a vibrant community of skilled sailors.
Whether you're starting your sailing journey or looking to fine-tune your skills and achieve formal qualifications, SailCorp offers comprehensive courses for every experience level.
BEGINNER LEVEL - Foundation Skills
Start Sailing Courses
Perfect for those new to sailing, offering foundational insight into yacht handling under sail. These courses develop essential practical techniques and build confidence on the water.
Competent Crew (5 Days)
Designed for novices, this comprehensive introduction to cruising focuses on personal safety, seamanship, and helmsmanship. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to serve as an effective crew member on a cruising yacht. Available in flexible formats including weekends or 5-day blocks.
Essential Navigation & Seamanship
The perfect introduction to boating knowledge covering charts, tides, buoyage, basic navigation, and safety equipment. Essential theory for all sailors and powerboaters.
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Building Competency
Day Skipper Practical (5 Days)
Designed to teach aspiring skippers how to take charge of a cruising yacht in familiar waters during daylight hours. You'll develop advanced skills in navigation, boat handling, seamanship, and crew management. Available in multiple formats including 5-day intensive or flexible weekend options.
Day Skipper Shorebased Theory
Comprehensive theory program equipping aspiring skippers with essential knowledge for safe coastal navigation. Topics include chartwork, tides, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, and safety procedures.
ADVANCED LEVEL - Professional Qualifications
Coastal Skipper (5 Days)
Designed for experienced sailors ready to take on longer coastal and offshore passages. Over five days, you'll develop advanced skills in navigation, passage planning, night sailing, and crew management in challenging conditions.
Yachtmaster Prep Week & Exam
A five-day intensive course for experienced sailors preparing for the Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal exam. Focuses on refining skills in navigation, boat handling, seamanship, and meteorology to meet the high standards required for this prestigious qualification.
Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory
Advanced shore-based course covering position fixing, passage planning, meteorology, collision regulations, and electronic navigation systems. Essential preparation for senior skipper qualifications.
Why Choose SailCorp Training?
• Internationally recognised RYA qualifications
• Experienced, professional instructors
• Training on quality yachts in Sydney Harbour
• Flexible course formats to suit your schedule
• From beginner to Yachtmaster certification
• Theory and practical courses available
• Small class sizes for personalised instruction
• Located at iconic Lavender Bay with stunning harbour views
Contact YBM Connect to let us arrange your sailing training and take the next step in your yachting journey.
Course Pricing (All prices in AUD)
BEGINNER LEVEL
• Start Sailing Courses (2 days): From $675
• Competent Crew (5 days): From $1,895
• Competent Crew (2+3 days or 3 weekends): From $2,050
• Essential Navigation & Seamanship Theory (2 days): From $309
INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
• Day Skipper Practical (5 days): From $1,895
• Day Skipper (2+3 days): From $2,050
• Day Skipper (3 weekends): From $2,250
• Day Skipper Shorebased Theory (5 days): From $1,349
ADVANCED LEVEL
• Coastal Skipper (5 days): From $1,995
• Yachtmaster Prep Week & Exam (5 days): From $2,049
• Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Theory: Contact for pricing
All courses include professional instruction, use of quality yachts, and internationally recognised RYA certification upon completion. Flexible scheduling options available to suit your needs.
What's next?
PLease let us know your interest in the RYA courses so we can help organise whatever you need.
When you have registered your interest (with no obligations) additional options will appear including options for find out more details about each course and, if you want to, to book courses directly with SailCorp.
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