Learn to Sail
The
Academy of Sail makes learning to sail an enjoyable and safe experience.
It also provides an opportunity to meet new friends, and charter boats.
We currently offer 2 courses:
Introduction to Sailing and
Competent Crew Course plus Competent
Crew Theory
INTRODUCTION TO SAILING
The beginners
Introduction to Sailing course is about getting to know the basics so
you can join the fun.
At The Academy of Sail we conduct the course over ONE lesson of 6 hours.
By the end of the lesson you should know what a halyard does, how a winch
works and that sheets don’t just go on beds.We will teach you some
useful knots and the basic principals of sailing. Everyone will have the
opportunity to helm and complete a tack and gybe.
INTRODUCTION TO SAILING SYLLABUS
| Lesson
1 morning Safety
onboard Parts
of a boat Parts
of a sail Basics
of sailing |
Lesson
2 afternoon TackingReaching
Running
Gybing
|
COST $220 PER PERSON
COMPETENT CREW COURSE
Your dream of sailing a chartered yacht around the Whitsundays, or even the Caribbean, is closed once you've completed your Competent Crew Course.
Whatever your vision of where yachting will take you, it all starts with the Academy of Sail Competent Crew Course.
Your schooling is delivered aboard out ocean going 40ft ketch (2 masted yacht) "Breezy".
You will be learning to sail aboard a vessel that has circumnavigated the world.
The certificate presented by the Academy of Sail on successful completion of the course, represents an achievement to take pride in, and your passport to the world of cruising.
COMPETENT CREW SYLLABUS
The course is conducted over 2 full days.
SUBJECTS INCLUDE:
| Knots
Points of Sail
Knowledge of Sea Terms
Parts of a Sail & Sail Handling
Trimming
Tacking and Gybing |
Luffing
and Stalling
Fire precautions & Fire Safety
Weather
Rules of the Road
Personal Safety Equipment
Distress Signals
Man Overboard
Helming |
COST $440 PER PERSON
COMPETENT CREW THEORY/NIGHT SYLLABUS
After you have completed the Competent Crew Practical Course and achieved your Practical Certificate, you can get your YA Logbook and full Competent Crew Certificate by signing up for our Theory Course.
The course involves a further 4 hour class, exam and 4 hour night sail.
COST $220 PER PERSON
