Hire a yacht or learn to sail in Australia with South West Yacht Charters

South West Yacht Charters is a Sail Training and Bare Boat Yacht Hire Company located in Bunbury, near Perth Western Australia.

We are a recognised RYA and Yachting Australia Training center

Bunbury is a short drive south of Perth and is our Sailing School base.

When you're not sailing there is plenty of snorkeling, diving, swimming, restaurants and wineries to keep you busy.

Yacht Hire and Sailing Holidays

Geographe Bay is a great sailing holiday destination. We can provide you with a modern Jeanneau yacht to explore, relax and escape. The Bay is ideal for families and has lots of beaches and towns to visit. Have a look at our sailing holiday page for details of itineraries MORE

Learn to Sail Practical Courses (RYA and YA accredited)

Learn to sail in Western Australia with Chardonnay Coast Sailing. We specialise in live aboard cruising and can teach you every thing you need for the cruising lifestyle. Courses include:

Start Yachting

Competent Crew

Day Skipper

Coastal Skipper

Yachtmaster Preparation

RYA/YA Cruising Instructor

Mile Builder Sailing

Our sailing mile builders take you along the Western Australian coast and experience true offshore and over night sailing. Bunbury - Rottnest passage coming up. You can build your miles for a Yachtmaster or simply enjoy the experience. New range available.
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Working with South West Yacht Charters

Due to expansion we are looking for RYA qualified Cruising and Yachtmaster Instructors.

Based in Bunbury Western Australia you would be part of a rapidly expanding sailing school on Australia's west coast.

If you are interested then give us a call.

RYA Learn to Sail Theory Courses

:Knowing the theory of navigation and seamanship together with specialist ancillary courses such as radar and diesel engine will build your confidence and help you get the most from your sailing.

All courses are accredited and include

Day Skipper Theory

Yachtmaster Theory

VHF/HF radio

Diesel Engine

Radar

Senior First Aid

Sea Survival

NEW: Online Internet Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper Theory Course.

RYA/YA recognised internet course with support from Yachtmaster Instructor. Immediate feedback via online marking. Its a great way to achieve your Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper theory certificate while studying at home. Au$590
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New: RYA Ocean Yachtmaster Theory Course

Learn how to use a sextant and navigate using sun and star sights. A must for ocean going sailors. Contact us to express your interest in online courses starting in 2010 MORE »

RYA Yachtmaster Courses (MCA recognised)

We provide preperation courses and can arrange for your RYA / YA Yachtmaster examination.

If you are new to sailing or have limited experience then see our yachtmaster fasttrack courses. An RYA/YA Yachtmaster can be recognised for Commercial purposes for vessels to 24 meters and is a fast track to entering the sailing industry. It will also be the prerequiste for the proposed Australian Sailmaster commercial qualification planned for 2010. Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper fast track programs are available.MORE »

South West Yacht Charters, Bunbury and Busselton Western Australia