Our Sailing Philosophy
Passion for Sailing
We live and breathe sailing, and we're excited to share our passion with you.
A Supportive Community
Learn alongside fellow sailing enthusiasts and make lifelong friends.
Expert Instruction
Our certified instructors have years of experience and are dedicated to your success.
Sailing Adventures
Explore the Coast or Set Sail on an Adventure or Discover Hidden Gems.
Safety First
Your safety is our top priority. We adhere to the highest safety standards.
Fun and Enjoyment
We believe learning should be fun! We create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment.
Sailing Courses for Every Level of Experience
Embark on a sailing journey that aligns with your personal goals. Whether you're planning to buy or charter a boat, seeking a career change, or fulfilling a lifelong dream of learning to sail, we have the perfect sailing course for you. Explore our tailored pathways to find the training that best suits your aspirations.
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Why choose sunshine sailing australia
With The Experience Comes Excellence.
Our school is an RYA foundational school in Australia, and has been teaching people to sail since 1995. With 29+ years of experience, and over 15K sailors trained, we know a thing or two about sailing.
Lowest Student / Instructor Ratio
We are the only RYA school in Queensland that has a 4:1 Student to Instructor ratio as standard. What does this mean for you? This means more room on the boat, no sharing beds, and more time for instruction. You are getting more training for the money than any other school.
Instructors Dual RYA/ASA Certified
Our instructors are not only experienced sailors but also hold dual certifications from both the RYA and ASA, the two largest sail training organizations in the world. You can rest assured knowing that you will be learning from highly qualified instructors.
Queensland's Premier Catamaran Sail Training
We are the leading RYA catamaran training center in Queensland, offering more RYA courses on catamaran than anyone else. If you want to buy, charter, or sail a catamaran, we are the school that will help you increase your abilities so you can maximize your adventure.
You Become Part of Our Community
We have a strong sailing community of past and current students. Many have boats that love to have crew aboard for a daily, weekend, or somethings longer trips. We love to get together and have BBQ's, concerts, and flotillas. What an amazing community you could be a part of, you will be welcomed with open arms.
What our past students have to say!
let's answer a few of your questions
Need Answers? We've Got You Covered!
We are sure you have a lot of questions, and we are here to help answer those for you. This is not a comprehensive list, it is just here to answer the most common questions we receive. If you do not see the answer to your question, gives a call, send an email, or WhatsApp us and we will help you get the answer you need.
I have never sailed before, where do I start?
We are happy you are looking to get started towards your sailing dreams. The best place to start is with the ASA 101 Part 1 - Sailing Fundamentals course. This course includes books, rope, online training, and practical sailing experience. Learning on a 19-24' yacht is the best way to learn wind awareness, boat handling, and sail trim principles. You can read about why it is beneficial to start on a small boat in the article Why Learning to Sail on a Small Boat is the Best Way to Learn to Sail.
Where do you sail from?
Where do we sail during the course?
That is part of the fun of the course, deciding where to sail based on winds, tide, and sea state. Generally, most of our training takes place in Moreton Bay, near Brisbane. It is an amazing place to train, with a little of everything you need to increase your skills.
There are a lot of cool places there as well, such as wrecks you can dive, hidden springs, quiet anchorages, and the river. With no shortage of places to go and see, we often go to places that students who have lived here their whole lives did not know about.
Can I learn on my own boat?
Absolutley, we do it all of the time. Our private tuition and Own Boat Tuition, helps you get where you want to do faster. If you have the opportunity to learn on your own boat, with your own systems, it will make cruising and sailing that much more fun quicker.
Do we stay on the boat or come back each night?
If you are on a residential course (5-day) you will be staying on the boat. We do have courses that are local, and you go home each night. Each of the course pages will let you know how many nights you will be on-board.
What if the weather is bad on the day of my course?
Sailing is definiltey determined by wind and sea state. Generally, we can find a good place to sail. Rarely will rain be an issue, as it does not affect the sailing. In the event, we have to cancel a course, we give you as much notice as we can, and make an effort to reschedule. For more specific information, have a look at our cancellation policy, it outlines the procedures.
That being said, we rarely have to cancel a course on our larger boats. On the smaller boats, we usually have options to sail in protective waters, and keep a close eye on the wind.
Are there any age or physical restrictions for sailing courses?
Some of the courses do have age restrictions, but generally speaking, if a minor is with their parent than we have some flexibility. We cannot sail with minors without a guardian. Typically our larger vessels have a restriction of 18 years old, if unaccompanied. Each course list the age restriction, but you are aways welcome to give us a call if you stil have questions.
GET STARTED TODAY!
It is time to Get Doing and take a step towards your sailing dreams.
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sailing@learn2sail.com.au - +61 7 5478 2299