RYA Day Skipper Course: Learn to Skipper a Yacht or Catamaran
Gain the skills and confidence to skipper a yacht in familiar waters. Practical & theory training in Mooloolaba
Learn to Sail
RYA Day Skipper Course
Embark on your sailing journey with our internationally recognized RYA Day Skipper course, offered in the stunning waters of the Sunshine Coast departing Mooloolaba Queensland. This comprehensive course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently skipper a yacht in familiar waters during daylight hours.
Master Coastal Navigation:
Learn to confidently navigate coastal waters using charts, tides, and navigational aids.
Become a Skilled Skipper:
Develop essential boat handling skills for maneuvering a yacht under sail and power.
Prioritize Safety at Sea:
Understand safety procedures, emergency protocols, and weather forecasting for safe voyages.
Gain International Certification:
Earn the globally recognized RYA Day Skipper and ICC certifications, respected by sailors worldwide.
Sail with Confidence:
Gain the knowledge and experience to skipper a yacht safely and confidently in familiar waters.
This RYA Day Skipper course blends theory and practical sailing to equip you with the skills and confidence to skipper a yacht. You’ll learn essential topics like meteorology, collision regulations, engine maintenance, victualling, handling under power and sail, emergency procedures (including radio use and life raft), and night cruising.
Course Duration
5-Days
Start and Finish Times
Minimum Age
16 years
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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.
No Sharing Beds w/Strangers
We know this might be something that would be a given, but it isn’t. Most schools require students (strangers) to share a bed, often with a piece of cloth or a board between them. We do not believe you should have to pay extra to have your own bed.
What our past students have to say!
COURSE SYLLABUS
Whilst at sea, your instructor will cover subjects such as watch keeping, deck work, sail trim and how to cope in emergency situations. You will also be given opportunities to practice your boat handling in a variety of mooring situations.
- Preparation for Sea
- Navigation
- Pilotage
- Meteorology
- Rules of the Road
- Maintenance
- Engine
- Radio Operation
- Victualling
- Handling Under Motor and Power
- plus much more
Here’s a summary of what you will learn:
Living onboard throughout the course, each night is spent in a new place, allowing you to experience the delights of a real cruise. You will visit many of the quiet bays, anchorages and yacht harbour’s of Moreton Bay, Southeast corner of Queensland or the Whitsundays (depending on chosen course) and in the evenings there is time to relax and reflect on the events of the day.
Whether you prefer the stability and spaciousness of a catamaran or the traditional experience of a monohull, our RYA Day Skipper course offers options to suit your sailing style. Explore our RYA Day Skipper on a Monohull or embark on the adventure with our RYA Day Skipper on a Catamaran to gain the skills and confidence needed to skipper your chosen vessel.
SLEEPING & EATING
Accommodation: HAVE YOUR OWN SPACE AS STANDARD OPTION! We are the only company in Queensland providing your own space to sleep as standard. You do not have to pay extra for the no “no snuggling with strangers option”. No more cramming into the berth with a stranger, you will have your own space to sleep. Examples of your own space would be single bunks, or on the saloon bed.
DO YOU WANT YOUR OWN CABIN? We have that as an option as well. If you want to save some money, share a private cabin with a partner or friend.
Food and Dietary
Food is included in the price of the course, aside from one evening meal ashore at a local yacht club or restaurant. We will accommodate your dietary preferences including gluten free, vegan/vegetarian, lactose free, etc. You will receive a link to nominate your dietary preferences shortly after booking in for the course.
