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RYA Fasttrack Sailing Courses

Next Course September 2008 Au$14390 all inclusive

If you want a fast track RYA qualification we have built a series of exciting sailing programs here in Western Australia. Whether its Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper or the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate that your looking for we can put together a package to suit your timing and include as options ancillary courses such as the marine radio operators certificate, Sea survival and Senior First Aid. We differ from other fast track providers by:

All RYA certificates including diesel engine and radar
Running a true offshore sailing program not limited to bays
Including the latest in chartplotter navigation techniques interfaced with radarr and GPS
Offering the full VHF/ HF marine radio operators certificate
Completing part STCW 95 sea survival in your Yachtmaster course fee (not including fire and is optional for coastal and day skipper)
Full STCW 95 course available
Sail loft experience
Short handed sailing and boat management tecniques including person overbaord recovery--ideal for couples setting out on a sailing venture
Lots of offshore coastal sailing experieince in remote and beautiful waters

What we Provide

  • All accomodation either on board the yacht or in local quality back packer accomodation .
  • All meals when on board the yacht for practical sailing courses (own meals during shorebase days) (Meals are continental style breakfast, rolls for lunch and hot main meals. You need to allow for favourite snacks and nibblies)
  • All RYA text books and radio handbooks as required
  • Full linen, bedding and towels (no carting your own sleeping bag around)
  • Fresh clean yachts
  • Fully qualified RYA yachtmaster instructors
  • Wet weather gear

What you need to bring

  • Warm and cool clothing
  • Hat
  • Sunglasses (polarised)
  • Non marking deck shoes
  • soft bag
  • Swim gear

We only take 3 - 4 students in any one group so classes are small and you get a lot of personal attention. As a family company we make sure your not lost in large classrooms and we make sure we understand your needs. What's more our prices are very competitive. We specialise in short handed techniques so if your a couple pursuing a long term dream we can help you to get the most out of cruising as a couple.

All our Instructors are RYA Yachtmasters with instructor qualifications. Our team also hold Western Australian Government commercial qualifications as well making them the most qaulified instructors in Australia. We have a commitment to safety as well as professional tuition and regularly communicate with examiners to make sure we are fully acorss the required standards for Yachtmaster at all times. You can be assured of a high standard of professional tuition and a personal commitment to help you achieve your goals. We are very happy to answer any questions about the programs or RYA qualifications.

Our next Yachtmaster course takes you on an exploration of the West Australian coast while you undertake your required passages from Exmouth in our north west to Bunbury. Average winter temperature is 25C and you will see undistrubed and pristine coral reefs. For details on Exmouth see www.exmouthwa.com.au

Our pass rate for Yachtmaster is excellent and provided you put the commitment in to learning there should be no reason for you to not succeed at the exam. We aim to prepare you as fully as possible for the examination which is undertaken independantly by the RYA

We also provide an exclusive refund offer for Yachtmaster candidates. If you find sailing is not for you at the end of your third week you will have the option to continue or we will refund you $10,000 of you course fee.

When checking out schools for Yachtmaster courses make sure you confirm the complete package. There are no hidden extras such as exam fees with our courses - everything is included.

Our fast track courses are:

  • Day Skipper: A total of three weeks for AU $3900
  • Coastal Skipper: A total of seven weeks for AU $7500
  • Yachtmaster: Fourteen weeks for AU $14390 -next course 8th September See Yachtmaster page for more details.

We also provide Cruising Instructor courses as an option for your Yachtmaster fastrack. Completion of the Cruising Instructor course means you can pursue a new career as a professional sailing instructor under the recognised framework of the RYA syllabus, This is a presitgous qualification which will launch your professional sailing career. Enquire with us for details. We are the only school in Western Australia providing this qualification.

New: Flexi Trac Yachtmaster

If you already have sailing experience or you cannot commit to a continuous program Flexi Trac is a great opportunity. We will manage your complete program to Yachtmaster enrolling you in those components you really need. If you need to build your sea miles up that's not a problem. We can arrange mile builders in Spain, Thailand or the Whitsundays. What's more we can enroll you in specific courses at any RYA location worldwide.

When you contact us provide your experience details and we will design a program for you.

You can call us to discuss yuor plans on 61 8 9721764

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