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Flexible sailing lesson times – 7 days a week, twice a day

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Experienced and patient IYT sailing instructors

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Broadest range of sailing courses in Australia

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Learn to sail in Sydney starts with AusSea Sailing School, Sydney’s premier IYT sailing school. AusSea Sailing School is a proud partner of International Yacht Training Worldwide (IYT), the global leader in sail training.

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Bareboat Skipper Package

$5,995.00

This package includes: International Crew (IYT Level 1 – 5) Offshore Advanced Course (IYT Level 6 – Full Day) International

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Day Skipper Package

$2,580.00

This package includes: Level 1 – Keelboat Intro (4 x 2 hours) Level 2 – Keelboat Intermediate (4 x 2

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International Crew Package

$3,225.00

This package includes: Level 1 – Keelboat Intro (4 x 2 hours) Level 2 – Keelboat Intermediate (4 x 2

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Racing Package

$2,580.00

This package includes: Level 1 – Keelboat Intro (4x 2 hours) Level 2 – Keelboat Intermediate (4x 2 hours) Level

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LEARN TO SAIL

You can learn to sail in Sydney today! At the moment we run inshore lessons with small groups of up to three students. The Level 1-3 sail courses all consist of 4 sailing lessons of 2 hours, a start sailing pack with our book Sail Like A PRO. All the inshore sailing lessons are taught on Botany Bay, the best waters in Sydney to learn to sail.

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29 Aug

Racing, Sailing

Prisoners of War (P.O.W.)

29/08/2021
Posted by Team AusSea

There’s no better place to learn the rules of the 'road' than out on the water. During sailing lessons on the different waterways of Sy...

02 Sep

Sailing

Dare to Prepare

07/06/2020
Posted by Team AusSea

The key to a safe coastal passage is planning. Skippers and crew who plan their sailing trip thoroughly have an e...

07 May

Sailing

There’s never a dull moment in sailing

07/06/2020
Posted by Team AusSea

Bouwe Bekking, a patron of our sailing school, turned his hobby sailing into a career. He’s is an eight time Volvo Ocean Race veteran, ...

19 Mar

Sailing

Let’s Go Whale Watching

07/06/2020
Posted by Team AusSea

Sailing with whales in Sydney is an experience not to be missed! Every year, from May to September, thousands of Humpbacks and Sou...

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REVIEWS

Sail Like a Pro If your keen to learn to sail not just watch, this is the one for you.Everyone is encouraged to participate with Captain Mark making sure you understand what you are doing.
Stephen S 27/12/16

I started with Aussea having never sailed and took the introductory course through to the the bare boat skipper. I live on Sydney’s harbour but the thought of learning to... read more read less
Al Garcia 05/12/20

I would highly recommend Ausseeasailing to anyone who is remotely interested in sailing, the team are so helpful and have made the experience so enjoyable. A great location and instructional... read more read less
Daniel Laroche 03/03/23
“Living the dream starts here” Me, my boyfriend and my best friend completed the five levels up to the International Bareboat Skipper Course (Level 5) between September 2018 and January 2019. We started with an... read more read less
Jadi 01/09/18

Great classes! - lots of practice! Came from the States and spent a week with Marc on the Level 1-4 and the Bareboat Skipper Course. Learned A LOT from a great instructor. From jibbing and tacking... read more read less
Brian L 01/01/70

Great school. I did up to the ICC and I enjoyed every single lesson. Marc is a great instructor, he passed on all his experience and he was clear, ready... read more read less
Jadranka Nappi 20/08/19
Great classes! - lots of practice! Came from the States and spent a week with Marc on the Level 1-4 and the Bareboat Skipper Course. Learned A LOT from a great instructor. From jibbing and tacking... read more read less
Brian L 01/03/17

My husband and I did courses 1-3 with Marc over a period of 6 days. We were so impressed with his knowledge and his very effective teaching style. We learned... read more read less
Leila Thompson 19/03/20

Sail Away! For the absolute best sailing school and expert instructor you just can't beat Marc van Dinther & Aussea Sailing School. Marc has bucket loads of patience, a great sense of... read more read less
JoeWollongong 24/10/15
Great classes! - lots of practice! Came from the States and spent a week with Marc on the Level 1-4 and the Bareboat Skipper Course. Learned A LOT from a great instructor. From jibbing and tacking... read more read less
Brian L 21/03/17

My family and I did a lesson on Saturday morning, the teachers were great and we had an amazing time and learned a lot. I would 100% recommend to anyone... read more read less
Peta Nicholas 01/02/21

Aussea sailing school has taken me from an absolute novice to competent inshore skipper in just a few months. Highly recommend this school. Great boats, perfect location and patient teachers... read more read less
James Morgan 10/04/14
Marc is a great guy, superb instructor who knows his stuff. I would definitely recommend aussea sailing for anyone who wants to learn and wants to enjoy it. It is... read more read less
Khaled Altoukhi 17/09/20

Aussea training is the best! Marc at Aussea training is a relaxed, patient, informative and very humorous trainer. I recommend Aussea training for value for money and Marc well informed in what path you want... read more read less
WeMadeIt 19/08/15

Marc was very professional throughout the whole skipper course. He's always kept it fun, challenging and especially hands-on. The crew was fully involved in any action! The most important... read more read less
Carmela Harivel 08/12/21
“Living the dream starts here” Me, my boyfriend and my best friend completed the five levels up to the International Bareboat Skipper Course (Level 5) between September 2018 and January 2019. We started with an... read more read less
Jadina16 20/01/19

Great Experience Through Aussea I fulfilled my dream of learning to sail. A gift I’ll always be thankful for. Marc is a great teacher! I highly recommend them. You won’t regret it.
Daniel_Stapleton 24/01/19

Marc is a great instructor and has a lot of patience. As an experienced skipper, I can definitely say that Aussea teaches you the basics right through to the advanced topics.
George Houridis 27/05/17
Came from the States and spent a week with Marc on the Level 1-4 and the Bareboat Skipper Course. Learned A LOT from a great instructor. From jibbing and tacking... read more read less
Brian Lo 21/03/17

What started as a journey with Marc and AusSea sailing in the hope of learning enough basics to safety navigate my way around an under prepared sailing charter to the... read more read less
Ryan Walshe 26/11/19

Marc is a passionate and experienced sailor but more importantly he knows how to teach sailing. He brings out your potential through practical no nonsense insights delivered in a very... read more read less
Mark Woodhouse 05/10/20
Not surprisingly most of the reviews here have 1 or 2 reviews to their name - and are likely fakes. This place isn't terrible, but Marc's interpersonal skills aren't quite... read more read less
Damien Mason 15/07/20

Marc is truly an excellent instructor. Having been on many lessons with Marc I have watched him explain and teach sailing simply to people from all different walks of life.... read more read less
Dean Adams 21/08/19

Marc was super easy to deal with, had an amazing time on the water and would love to it all over again.
Fun but yet with a professional approach.
If you're... read more read less
Guillaume Gros 03/06/20
Love the way Marc runs his business and for his passion for sharing sailing with his clients.
Tony Brauer 28/06/15

Marc is awesome! He's patient and will be able to teach even the most challenged student (i.e. me!)
Peter Lee 27/10/14

Never saw someone sail like Marc. I calledd him the flyi g dutchman�
Ton van Zanten 27/05/17
Awesome way to learn to sail Marc is a fantastic sailing instructor and makes sure his students are learning throughout the lessons. I completed the Level 1 to level 5 courses and absolutely loved them. Sailing... read more read less
James M 20/04/16

This is place to start sailing!!! Very informative and great support! I have a lot of fun every time I sail with Marc. If you're thinking of starting sailing, do it here!!!
Harriet28Wales 14/10/15

I recently completed a number of courses with AusSea and highly recommend to anyone considering getting into sailing. I wasn’t sure how much I could commit to at the start... read more read less
Johanna Heanue 07/04/20
Learning to sail with Marc and the team at AusSea has exceeded our expectations. The ever changing and diverse weather conditions within Georges River and the open space of Botany... read more read less
Robert Medanic 05/03/23

From initial inquiry through to the ICC qualification in quick time, Marc and Melodie made scheduling around my availability a breeze. Marc's even temperament, patience and dry sense of humour... read more read less
Matthew Avenell 05/12/19

Great Experience Through Aussea I fulfilled my dream of learning to sail. A gift I’ll always be thankful for. Marc is a great teacher! I highly recommend them. You won’t regret it.
Daniel Stapleton 01/01/19
Enjoyed the sailing experience. Marc was friendly, patient & a great instructor. He has alot of knowledge about sailing & safety aboard boats. I would definitely recommend AusSea Sailing School... read more read less
Paul in Sydney Aussie 27/08/20

It feels like more than 4 weeks ago that I was dodging boats and bouys in Botany Bay and then sailing up to Sydney to dodge ferries, 18 footers ... read more read less
Tom Molyneaux 15/04/20

My husband and I have had a fantastic time learning to sail with Aussea Sailing School. Marc is a patient teacher, full of knowledge and skills, delivered with a... read more read less
Karen Papadimitriou 24/05/22
I had a great experience learning all aspects of sailing in quiet Botany Bay, away from the chaos of Sydney Harbour with its ferries, many recreational boats, race boats and... read more read less
R Rix 14/04/21

Absolutely. Marc is very professional, experienced and a considerate teacher. Easily recommend the course. Loads of fun.
Gregory Peckory 18/08/18

Marcs ability at sharing his vast sailing knowledge with his students is invaluable. Marc recognizes exactly where you are in your sailing capability and manages to increase your knowledge by... read more read less
PFS Group 07/04/20
Lovely instructor, Mark, very patient. Organising the day was very straightforward through Melodie.
Alison Black 16/02/19

I loved the classes and learned a lot practicing. Everything starts to make sense when you're controlling the boat. I didn't understand much when I was reading about sailing on the internet. I got the point when I actually... read more read less
Priscila C 01/10/16

Marc's manner, knowledge and ability to teach is brilliant, one comment mentioned " genuine", couldn't agree more, he really does bring credibility to his profession. If you are contemplating lessons,... read more read less
Damian Dennett 21/03/17
Just excellent From delivering our sailboat to her new home and the following lessons, Marc provided a totally custom fit package and tailored it perfectly. Extremely knowledgeable and relaxed, he knows how... read more read less
Diver T 19/10/15

An exceptional place to learn to sail. A strong focus on practical, on water learning with patient, highly experienced instruction.

The courses build gradually based on the progress of the... read more read less
Jon R 20/08/19

My wife and I undertook sailing instruction from level 1 through to offshore and International certificate of competency with Marc at AusSea Sailing School. His ability to calmly pass on... read more read less
Fred Smeaton 21/08/19
The only place to sail I am new to sailing and Marc at Aussea Sailing School has been apart of my journey from the very beginning. A fair and honest teacher full of knowledge and... read more read less
speery2016 05/07/16

Wow. I am having the best time at this wonderful school. Marc is a great teacher, who teaches to the individuals, not just the group.
My partner and I are... read more read less
Natasha Egan 01/10/19

Excellent way to learn to sail. Patient and experienced skipper, steerable boat, plenty of room in Botany Bay. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn to sail or master... read more read less
George Youssef 12/03/14
Marc is a fantastic sailing teacher, he has a professional, effective and enjoyable training style. I have went from a define beginner to a good sailor over the last few... read more read less
John Wilson 15/12/20

Thank you AusSea for teaching us basic sailing skills. Our instructor, Mark, was very knowledgeable and highly experienced. Lessons were fun, engaging and hands-on.
Jacinta Wong 23/12/17

Great Experience Through Aussea I fulfilled my dream of learning to sail. A gift I’ll always be thankful for. Marc is a great teacher! I highly recommend them. You won’t r
Daniel Stapleton 01/09/18
Highly recommend these guys for all your sailing needs. Marc is very knowledgeable and able to pass on his knowledge in a simple and meaningful way. Being on the water... read more read less
Nisha Kanthan 03/06/20

I loved the classes and learned a lot practicing. Everything starts to make sense when you're controlling the boat. I didn't understand much when I was reading about sailing on the internet. I got the point when I actually... read more read less
Priscila C 27/10/16

Marc and his team have been absolutley fantastic. Such an amazing teacher, very professional and gives you alot of help and skills to become an incredible sailor. Highly recommend this school.
Sarah Butler 12/11/17
This would be the best training course I have ever done. Marc is a highly competent instructor with great support from Melodie.
Being based on Botany Bay allows you to focus... read more read less
Christopher Nolen 29/08/19

Very informative and great support! I have a lot of fun every time I go out sailing with Marc. If you're thinking of starting sailing, do it here
Harriet Lily Merrony 14/10/15

Did a short introductory course with aussea 6 years ago. From what I remember it was fairly enjoyable. Marc is very direct and no-nonsense, but at the same time also... read more read less
Tser-Lih Low 25/03/21
I've recently completed the ICC pathway with Marc and AusSea Sailing School for the past year or so. I didn't have any prior experience in sailing and didn't really understand... read more read less
Maria Lizura 08/12/21

Lessons Had my first sailing lesson today, 02/05/2016 and had a great day. Thank you Mark, great company to learn with, fantastic.
MannyVee 02/05/16

I had a terrific, informative and enjoyable week at Aussea recently, under the calm, capable and sure instructions of Marc. I can't recommend more highly this school for expert guidance... read more read less
Carl Wishneusky 08/03/18
Marc van Dinther delivers the real “sail like a pro” experience. His hands on approach with both novices and experienced sailors is a plus. He was able to identify... read more read less
Kenneth Barnard 24/07/20

Through Aussea I fulfilled my dream of learning to sail. A gift I’ll always be thankful for. Marc is a great teacher! I highly recommend them. You won’t regret it.
Daniel Stapleton 25/01/19

We absolutely loved sailing with Marc! Great way to get to know how to sail with an extremely knowledgable, calm and genuinely friendly instructor.

Melodie is extremely accommodating and easy... read more read less
Misha Kaur 15/02/17
Such a good experience! I initially bought the level 01 as a gift to my partner and at the end we did the whole
Course! The instructor Mark, is really really... read more read less
Laryssa Sena 26/09/22

Clear instructor, calm instructor, experienced instructor. I have done my level one with these guys with the open mind to change after the first group of lessons and have no... read more read less
John Desouza 10/07/17

“Living the dream starts here” Me, my boyfriend and my best friend completed the five levels up to the International Bareboat Skipper Course (Level 5) between September 2018 and January 2019. We started with an... read more read less
Jadi 01/01/19
Had a great experience learning to sail with Marc! He was very relaxed and patient. I appreciated how much hands on sailing there really was in this course! Botany... read more read less
Lakeisha McGuirk 02/02/23

I have attended all of the sailing courses offered by AusSea Sail. Marc has always been a great teacher who has been very encouraging and throughly professional. I feel as... read more read less
Sarah Butler 20/08/19

Sail Like a Pro If your keen to learn to sail not just watch, this is the one for you.Everyone is encouraged to participate with Captain Mark making sure you understand what you are doing.
Stephen S 01/12/16