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  • SAILING SCHOOL
    • RYA YACHTING
      • RYA Start Yachting
      • RYA Essential Navigation & Seamanship (Online)
      • RYA Competent Crew
      • RYA Day Skipper Shorebased (Theory) Course
      • RYA Day Skipper – Practical
      • RYA Coastal Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore – Theory
      • RYA Coastal Skipper – Practical
      • RYA Ocean Theory
      • RYA Yachtmaster Training & Exam
      • Coastal Passages and Mile Builders
      • ICC – International Certificate of Competence
      • Own Boat Tuition
      • Close Quarter Handling
      • Power and Cruising Boats
    • KEELBOATS
      • Keelboat – Start Crewing
      • Keelboat – Start Helming
      • Keelboat – Start Skippering
      • Keelboat – Spinnakers
      • Two Hour Sailing Experience or Sunset Cruise
    • DINGHY
      • Level One – Start Sailing
      • Level Two – Basic Skills
      • Level Three – Seamanship
      • Kids Christmas & School Holiday Camps
    • SPECIALIST SKILLS
      • Safety & Sea Survival Certificate (SSSC)
      • Marine First Aid
      • Radio
      • RYA Radar
      • RYA Diesel Engine
      • Close Quarter Handling
      • RYA Powerboat – Level Two
    • SUPER YACHT
      • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track
      • PPR – Professional Practices and Responsibilities
      • ICC – International Certificate of Competence
      • STCW 10
      • RYA Powerboat – Level Two
    • OWN BOAT TUITION
  • YACHTMASTER
    • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track
    • RYA Yachtmaster Training & Exam
    • Coastal Passages and Mile Builders
    • PPR – Professional Practices and Responsibilities
    • RYA Cruising Instructor Training
  • ADVENTURES
    • Coastal Adventures and Mile Builders
    • Lord Howe Island Blue Water Passage
    • Ocean Qualifying Passage
    • Two Hour Sailing Experience or Sunset Cruise
  • RACING
    • Brisbane to Gladstone
    • Hamilton Island Race Week
    • Sunshine Coast Ocean Regatta
  • CHARTER
    • Half Day Charter or Sailing Experience
    • Full Day Discover Sailing Experience or Charter
    • Two Hour Sailing Experience or Sunset Cruise
  • ABOUT
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Read more about the article A busy summer with Sunshine Sailing Australia
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A busy summer with Sunshine Sailing Australia

  • Post published:March 17, 2017
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Over the last few weeks Sunshine Sailing Australia instructors have been very busy. John has put through several RYA Yachtmaster Ocean candidates through the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebase course.

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Read more about the article Superyachts and Racing

Superyachts and Racing

  • Post published:March 13, 2017
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There has been a lot going on here at Sunshine Sailing Australia with training students for the Superyacht industry and preparations for the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race. Find out how you can take part and get involved.

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Read more about the article What do you need to get into the super yacht industry

What do you need to get into the super yacht industry

  • Post published:November 25, 2016
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Old or new, superyachts must be maintained and operated in top condition. Changes in insurance policies and international and national maritime laws make it mandatory for professional crew members to be fully qualified for their positions.

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Read more about the article How Are Nautical Charts Corrected On Board Ships?

How Are Nautical Charts Corrected On Board Ships?

  • Post published:September 20, 2016
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Whenever a new area is to be added to a chart or it has to represent an area different from the previous chart, or the depth units shown on previous charts have to be changed or if the scale on which a previous chart was made has to be renewed, then Admiralty publishes a New Chart.

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Read more about the article Hamilton Island Race Week 2016 in review

Hamilton Island Race Week 2016 in review

  • Post published:September 8, 2016
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Our team was made up of a wonderful mix of sailing knowledge and a perfect blend of guys and girls, all bringing their own valuable sailing skills to the team

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Read more about the article iPad navigation apps tested

iPad navigation apps tested

  • Post published:August 9, 2016
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Simple to use, portable chartplotting for your iPad is changing the way we navigate afloat. But does manufacturers’ hype match the reality? Matthew Sheahan and Elaine Bunting take seven iPad navigation apps afloat to find out

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Read more about the article Keel Boat Training in full swing

Keel Boat Training in full swing

  • Post published:August 5, 2016
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Sunshine Sailing has re launched its Keel boat training program and again is now offering the Australian Sailing (YA) keel boat program.

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Read more about the article Latest Newsletter Aug 2016

Latest Newsletter Aug 2016

  • Post published:August 5, 2016
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BOOK NOW & SAVE It's not too late to plan the perfect sailing adventure! Great deals on Cruising, Training and Skippered Charter.

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Read more about the article New office up and running

New office up and running

  • Post published:July 14, 2016
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Sunshine Sailing Australia has relocated to Mooloolaba Marina. We are in the Bill Cutts pavilion facing the marina. Pop in and see the changes, new classroom and have a coffee ...on us.

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Read more about the article Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Review

Sanctuary Cove Boat Show Review

  • Post published:May 31, 2016
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Well another boat show is done and dusted for another year. The weather was perfect and the crowds were good and we would like to thank all those that called by and had a chat. With a 15% show discount on offer a number of places on our courses were taken up and we look forward to sailing with you soon.

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About Sunshine Sailing Australia

Sunshine Sailing Australia's sailing school is recognised as one of Australia’s leading sail training and experience providers. With sailing lessons taught in the class room and on the waters around Mooloolaba, Gold Coast, Whitsundays Islands, Lord Howe Island and Brisbane.

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