Courses - Type
Introduction to Sailing (1-day)
Moreton Bay, Brisbane, QLD
Either Saturday or Sunday every 2 weeks
Learn to steer, handle sails and understand essential safety. The perfect hands on introduction to sailing!
RYA Start Yachting (2-days)
Brisbane year round & Whitsundays June-Oct
Sat 9am - Sun 4pm each weekend
Enjoy a weekend at sea and complete your first step toward your RYA Competent Crew qualification.
RYA Competent Crew
Brisbane year round & Whitsundays May - Oct
Ongoing
Develop the confidence and skills to become an active, capable crew member and earn your Competent Crew certificate.
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 Day Skipper
Brisbane year round & Whitsundays June - Oct
Ongoing
Master navigation, seamanship and leadership and earn your internationally recognised RYA Day Skipper certificate.
RYA Day Skipper Theory Online
Online
Ongoing
This course gives students sufficient knowledge to undertake the RYA Day Skipper practical course and assessment. It is also ideal for anyone contemplating a bareboat charter holiday or considering buying their own boat.
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 Coastal Skipper
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
Skippering a yacht on coastal and offshore passages demands strong navigation, seamanship and leadership skills. The coastal skipper practical course prepares those with previous skippering experience to undertake longer voyages.
RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Theory
Online
Ongoing
This is an intensive course covering advanced coastal navigation techniques including – position fixing, course shaping and plotting, tidal knowledge and use of charts and other navigational publications and the correct, safe use of the GPS.
Own Yacht Tuition
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
Have you recently purchased a yacht, wishing to refresh your skills and become more confident onboard your own vessel? Under the calm and experienced guidance of our skippers, you will gain confidence and skills to make the most of your own yacht.
VHF/HF Marine Radio Operator’s License - Classroom or Online
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
A course and exam for anyone who owns or will be operating a fixed or handheld marine VHF radio. A radio is an important piece of safety equipment on board and it is vital to understand the correct procedures.
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.
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!
One-Day Boat Handling
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
A ‘must do’ one day course for any yacht owner, soon-to-be purchaser or those embarking on a bareboat adventure. The boat handling course offers expert tips and advice on docking, maneuvering and mooring practice.
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.
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
The RYA Ocean Yachtmaster theory course is for those who have a passion for sailing and navigation. It is a wonderful course that will keep you occupied for hours on end.
RYA Yachtmaster - Preparation and Exam
Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Contact Office for current dates
Ready to take the next step in your sailing career? Our RYA Yachtmaster Preparation and Exam is designed to fine-tune your skills and build confidence ahead of the practical exam. Whether you're aiming for the Offshore or Coastal qualification, our experienced instructors provide personalised coaching, hands-on training, and targeted exam prep to ensure you're set up for success. Join us and take the helm of your future.
Yachtmaster Fast-Track
Moreton Bay
December
Australia's original FAST-TRACK course - designed to take the novice yachtsperson from the basics of yachting through to the RYA Coastal Skipper Certificate and then onto the internationally recognised RYA Yachtmaster.
International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft (RYA ICC) & CEVNI Assessment
Wynnum-Manly, Brisbane, QLD
Ongoing
International Sailing Qualifications required for chartering in Europe are the ICC (International Certificate of Competence) and CEVNI (required for inland waterways such as the French Canals). Southern Cross Yachting is one of the first training centres in Australia to be accredited to test for the ICC & CEVNI.