This course will run on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th April 2026 from 9 am to 3 pm.

This course will advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained from completing the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin skippering a keelboat, unsupervised.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Skippering completion certificate. 

Course Cost: $364

*Please note that a payment gateway fee of 2% + $1.60 applies to all online transactions

Don't have an Australian Sailing Number?
Under your registration, you will see an option to "Begin your Registration" - please select this and follow the prompts

For any inquiries, information, or special requests (such as enrolling in a course that is currently in progress), please contact us by email. Since we are often out of the office, emailing our training department ensures a quicker response.

Cancellations and Rebooking: Please note that courses canceled up to 72 hours in advance by email will not incur a fee to reschedule. However, cancellations made with less than 72 hours notice will be subject to a $75 charge (if you are sick, we will just need proof to waive this charge).

Important Information: Our sailing academy does not offer refunds. However, we will be more than happy to be flexible with any cancellations and find the best solution to reschedule your sailing session.

Minimum Attendance Requirement: This course requires a minimum of 2 participants to proceed. If this number is not met, you may choose to:

• Receive a full refund, or
• Be rebooked for a future session at no extra cost.

 

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Course Overview
You will now advance your sailing skills and safety knowledge to enable you to skipper unsupervised in sheltered waters.

Course Prerequisites

Water confident and the skills, knowledge and experience you've gained from completing the Start Crewing and Start Helming courses.

Who should do this course?

This course is designed for participants who wish to begin skippering a keelboat, unsupervised.

Course Outcome

You will gain your Start Skippering completion certificate.