Adventure Sailing Courses

Learn how onboard DC electrical systems work, how to diagnose common faults, and how to keep essential boat systems running safely and reliably — ideal for recreational boat owners, liveaboards, professional skippers, and Yachtmaster candidates.

Learn the essential maintenance skills needed to keep a modern cruising yacht safe and reliable. This practical three-day course for boat owners and skippers covers diesel engines, marine electrics, winches, rigging checks, and preventative maintenance, and includes online pre-learning in marine electrics before the course begins.

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

This blended learning course meets the requirements of World Sailing, RYA, and Australian Sailing for offshore racing and passagemaking. The course includes 6–8 hours of self-paced online learning followed by a 5–6 hour practical training day covering essential sea survival techniques, emergency procedures, and safety equipment use. No prior experience required.

Marine First Aid training designed for people who work and operate on the water. Ideal for boat owners, watersports instructors, yacht skippers and crew, the course develops practical emergency response skills for marine environments and leads to the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.

This one-day RYA Diesel Engine course provides a practical introduction to the key systems of a marine diesel engine. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence to carry out basic maintenance, prevent common causes of engine failure, and handle minor mechanical issues at sea—without needing workshop support.

Learn the essential maintenance skills needed to keep a modern cruising yacht safe and reliable. This practical three-day course for boat owners and skippers covers diesel engines, marine electrics, winches, rigging checks, and preventative maintenance, and includes online pre-learning in marine electrics before the course begins.

The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course is ideal for confident Day Skippers or sailors with equivalent experience looking to take the next step into offshore sailing. This five-day program focuses on advancing seamanship, navigation, and boat handling skills, with an emphasis on operating safely and effectively in more challenging coastal and offshore conditions.

This comprehensive course provides in-depth training in offshore navigation, meteorology, tides, and collision regulations. It delivers all the theoretical knowledge required to prepare for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and the AMSA Sailing Master Offshore (NC)