Upcoming events

21 Apr 2025 - 5 May 2025

3 weeks, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Our Superyacht Steward/ess course at Flying Fish UK provides the essential skills and qualifications needed to start working as a Superyacht Steward or Stewardess. It's the perfect springboard you need to enter the industry with confidence.

Tue 22 Apr 2025

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

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.

22 - 23 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

22 - 23 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

Wed 23 Apr 2025

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

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.

Sat 26 Apr 2025

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

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.

26 - 27 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This two-day course meets the requirements of World Sailing (formerly ISAF), RYA and AS for crew planning to take part in offshore yacht races like the Sydney to Hobart race. The course is also highly recommended for anyone going to sea for any purpose.

26 - 27 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Learn to sail in style on fabulous Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly crew on board one of our fast, comfortable 40 foot training yachts and let us show you the ropes.

26 - 27 Apr 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book a Start Yachting Weekend for a structured learn to sail course and experience the thrill of sailing while learning the fundamentals in a fun, hands-on environment. Add two Competent Crew Weekends for a comprehensive introduction to yachting, leading to the internationally recognised RYA Competent Crew certificate.

Sun 27 Apr 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

This is a re-validation course for those who have completed the two-day AS/World Sailing Offshore Safety and Sea Survival course but whose certificates will soon expire.

Sun 27 Apr 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

Spend a fabulous day sailing on Sydney Harbour aboard one of our comfortable yachts. This is an excellent way to gently learn the ropes, meet new friends, and have a whole lot of fun in the great outdoors. Please choose one of our scheduled dates or enquire below to book it as a private event for your group.

28 Apr 2025 - 15 May 2025

3 weeks, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Be part of the crew on an ocean sailing passage to a stunning Pacific island destination. This superb training adventure is ideal for sailors who want to experience the magic of blue-water cruising.

28 Apr 2025 - 2 May 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to yachting and leads to a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) certificate. The course is designed for novice sailors who want to become valuable and active crew members. By the end of the course, you should be able to steer, handle sails and mooring lines, and assist in all boat and sail handling procedures on board.

28 Apr 2025 - 2 May 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This comprehensive skills development course leads to the RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate. RYA Day Skipper certificate holders are entitled to an International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft (ICC), which is generally required for a European yacht charter.

28 Apr 2025 - 2 May 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The RYA Cruising Instructor course is for commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmasters who want to become professionally accredited to teach RYA courses. This qualification opens doors to instructing at over 2,400 RYA-recognised training centres in 58 countries. It provides an excellent springboard into professional yachting.

3 - 4 May 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Learn to sail in style on fabulous Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly crew on board one of our fast, comfortable 40 foot training yachts and let us show you the ropes.

3 - 4 May 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book these two days as a 'stand alone' to brush up your skills or as your first weekend of three if you want the RYA qualification.

Sat 3 May 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)

Experience the magic of sailing on Sydney Harbour on one of our comfortable yachts. This short lesson introduces you to the exciting sport of sailing in a safe and controlled way.

Sat 3 May 2025

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM (3 hours)

Experience the magic of sailing on Sydney Harbour on one of our comfortable yachts. This short lesson introduces you to the exciting sport of sailing in a safe and controlled way.

5 - 30 May 2025

4 weeks, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Get Qualified to Skipper a Charter Yacht in Just 4 Weeks! Go from beginner to RYA Day Skipper with this intensive training program. Gain internationally recognized qualifications, including the RYA Day Skipper certificate and ICC (International Certificate of Competence), while sailing in iconic Sydney Harbour.

5 May 2025 - 4 Jul 2025

9 weeks, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

The Yachtmaster Coastal Fast-Track in Sydney is a 9-week program that takes you from novice to the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence. Train with expert instructors, sail iconic Sydney Harbour and gain hands-on experience on a well-equipped fleet. A perfect blend of adventure and professional training!

5 May 2025 - 25 Jul 2025

12 weeks, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM

This dynamic and comprehensive vocational program combines practical on-water training with theoretical shore-based instruction and leads to the internationally recognized RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and AMSA Sailing Master Offshore certification. These globally respected qualifications provide graduates with the essential credentials for a professional yachting career, opening doors to employment opportunities in Australia, the UK, Europe, and the Caribbean.

5 - 6 May 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

7 - 8 May 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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.

Fri 9 May 2025

1 day, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8 hours)

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.

Sat 10 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

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

10 - 11 May 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Learn to sail in style on fabulous Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly crew on board one of our fast, comfortable 40 foot training yachts and let us show you the ropes.

10 - 11 May 2025

2 days, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Book a Start Yachting Weekend for a structured learn to sail course and experience the thrill of sailing while learning the fundamentals in a fun, hands-on environment. Add two Competent Crew Weekends for a comprehensive introduction to yachting, leading to the internationally recognised RYA Competent Crew certificate.

Sun 11 May 2025

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM (3 hours)

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.

Sun 11 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

This excellent course equips you with the essential practical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to obtain your NSW Boat Licence. Led by an expert instructor, the training is delivered in a fun, hands-on format, ensuring an engaging and informative experience—all in just one day! Open to adults and children aged 12 and above.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to yachting and leads to a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) certificate. The course is designed for novice sailors who want to become valuable and active crew members. By the end of the course, you should be able to steer, handle sails and mooring lines, and assist in all boat and sail handling procedures on board.

12 - 16 May 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

This comprehensive skills development course leads to the RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate. RYA Day Skipper certificate holders are entitled to an International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft (ICC), which is generally required for a European yacht charter.

12 - 17 May 2025

1 week, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

STCW Basic Safety Training is required by anyone wishing to work on a commercial vessel greater than 24 m in length. If your aim is to work on superyachts this course is an essential part of your training.

Fri 16 May 2025

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (7 hours)

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.

Sat 17 May 2025

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (3 hours)

Experience the magic of sailing on Sydney Harbour on one of our comfortable yachts. This short lesson introduces you to the exciting sport of sailing in a safe and controlled way.