Dinghy Sailing Instructor Course

This one-day Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) approved course teaches you to use VHF (Short Range) as well as MF and HF (Long Range) radio for distress, urgency, safety, and general calls. The course includes GMDSS and DSC

The Dinghy Sail Instructor Fast-track programme is designed for basic intermediate sailors who want to fast-track their skills in a stunning location and progress to become an RYA-qualified instructor quickly.

This one day course is for the Sydney boating enthusiast who wants a basic understanding of the operation and maintenance of an outboard motor. We teach you how to take simple measures to prevent mechanical breakdown at sea and to rectify defects which do not require workshop support.

This course has been specifically designed for those working in the marine environment and is ideal for boat owners, watersports instructors, yacht skippers, and crew. The course leads to an internationally recognised first aid qualification.

This course provides intensive training in the practical skills and theoretical knowledge the small boat driver needs. You will learn to drive our rigid inflatable rescue craft.

This course provides all the practical training and theory knowledge you need to get your NSW Boat Licence and is delivered in a hands-on way by an expert instructor in one fun, day. Bookings are open to adults and kids aged 12 and upwards.

This self-paced online course provides a beginner's introduction to the navigation theory and safety knowledge required to go boating safely at sea.

Hire one of our sailing dinghies and get out sailing on your own terms. We have removed the faff factor of ownership. Just turn up and get out sailing. This is a superb way to spend a morning with friends or family cruising the cafes and beaches in fabulous Middle Harbour.

Hire one of our windsurfers and get out and have some fun windsurfing around stunning Middle Harbour.

Learn the basics of Stand-Up-Paddleboarding (SUP) in a fun-filled two-hour private lesson. This short session is suitable for all-comers so bring the kids!

This course provides a practical and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for beginners. Suitable for youth and adults, it focuses on developing essential skills in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or build confidence on the water, this program is the perfect first step.

Our morning dinghy sailing classes are a great way to develop your sailing skills in a fantastic location. Join our scheduled classes or contact us and arrange some private lessons for yourself or your group.

Our morning classes are a great way to learn to windsurf in a fantastic location. Join a scheduled class or arrange a private lesson for yourself or your group.

This course provides the safety boat handling skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools, and outdoor recreation centres.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the exciting sport of dinghy sailing. It is an intensive, fun-packed programme for beginners.

Hire one of our superb Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) and get out and explore the stunning waterways around Sydney Harbour.

The programme is for water sports enthusiasts who want to join an inspiring training adventure in a superb location and fast-track their progress to RYA instructor level in two sports.

This course is for those who have completed our Learn to Sail course and wish to develop intermediate sailing and seamanship skills. As with all Flying Fish courses we aim to provide quality education in a fun-packed way.

Stand up Paddle boards are great fun, good exercise and a delightful way to explore the shoreline of Sydney Harbour.

This course is for improvers who have completed our Level 1 course. You will practice all of the five essentials of sailing as well learning some basic seamanship skills.

This course is for windsurf improvers or those who have completed the beginners course. You will learn improved tacking and gybing, beach starts, and a couple of freestyle tricks.

Racing sailing dinghies is fabulous fun and it's a great way to develop your sailing skills as well as your fitness. This course provides an introduction to dinghy racing and spinnaker handling. After the course, you will be ready to join a club and start racing!

The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) Coxswain grade 3 is a domestic Certificate of Competency for operating in Australian waters. The certificate holder can commercially operate a vessel less than 12 metres in length for limited purposes in specified waters. It is the first rung on the ladder of the AMSA qualification scheme and represents an excellent low-cost entry point to commercial boating in Australia.