Courses - Beginner
Introduction to Sailing (1-day)
Moreton Bay, Brisbane, QLD
Either Saturday or Sunday every 2 weeks
This popular, 1-day course introduces the world of sailing to anyone wanting to learn yachting basics . By the end of the full day (9-4pm) you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and become aware of safety onboard. Beware, you'll leave with a feeling of wanting more!
RYA Start Yachting (2-days)
Brisbane year round & Whitsundays June-Oct
Sat 9am - Sun 4pm each weekend
This 2-day course provides a short, live-aboard introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, ropework and be aware of safety on board.
RYA Competent Crew
Brisbane year round & Whitsundays June - Oct
Ongoing
For beginners wishing to learn the ropes, gain confidence on a yacht who have no prior experience. Become acquainted with sleeping at anchor and how life on-the-water truly feels. With weekends and weekday courses, it's possible to work around any busy schedule.
RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
This course is the perfect stepping stone to the more in-depth Day Skipper shore-based course or to courses on the water such as the Start Yachting and Competent Crew and Day Skipper courses.
RYA Powerboat Level 2
Moreton Bay, Brisbane QLD
Ongoing
Gain knowledge and experience over two days with this intensive training program involving practical and theoretical upskilling needed for capable and safe powerboating. You will learn to drive our ex-police, rigid inflatable rescue craft.
RYA Diesel Engine Course
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
The aim of the course is to give you an awareness of the main systems of a marine diesel engine and the ability to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and rectify defects which do not require workshop support.
Marine Electrics
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
Get up to speed with marine electricals and become the expert of your vessel's systems.
Ropework
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
Learn the ropes and take charge of your vessel's maintenance and upkeep.
Bareboat Charter
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
This one-day, nil experience required course will have you on your way to the most enjoyable sailing holiday imaginable. You will gain knowledge to safely and competently charter your own desired yacht by providing practice picking up moorings, planning your trip, advice on what to expect and what to pack and take.
Sailing Adventures / Mile Building
East Coast of Australia
Ongoing
Live the dream of sailing the East Coast of Australia. These voyages are ideal for completing qualifying passages for Yachtmaster exams or simply gaining experience offshore with an experienced instructor. 6-7 day passages available. Booking now for 2025!
Learn to Sail Whitsundays
Whitsundays, Queensland
June to October
Have you ever dreamt of learning to sail around one of the world's most iconic heritage sites and natural wonders of the world? If the answer is yes, then Southern Cross Yachting has the perfect combination of experienced instruction and amazing locations. Between June and October the Southern Cross Yachting team operates out of Shute Harbour, conveniently close to the amazing Whitsunday Islands.