The key to a safe coastal passage is planning. Skippers and crew who plan their sailing trip thoroughly have an easier time of it at sea. They seem to get lucky with the weather, have a laugh with their handpicked crew, enjoy tasty and easy to prepare meals and currents and tide always seem to […]
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, who skippered team Brunel in the last two episodes to a second and third place. He has also won numerous world titles and the Sydney to Hobart. This is why he […]
Sailing with whales in Sydney is an experience not to be missed! Every year, from May to September, thousands of Humpbacks and Southern Right whales migrate from the cold Antarctic to give birth to their calves in the warmer waters of the South Pacific. During migration time about thirty Humpbacks pass the heads of Botany Bay every […]
Have you always wanted to give sailing a go but not quite sure how to get started? Here are five tips to ease you into our exciting sport. Sailing can be as free as the wind. You don’t have to buy a yacht to get out onto the water. There’s plenty of skippers around Sydney […]
The 74th Sydney to Hobart is only a few days away. On Boxing Day five 100ft maxis will be competing for line honours. The other 87 competitors will be eying up the Tattersall Cup, awarded to the overall winner. Supermaxis Comanche and Wild Oats XI will no doubt have all the cameras of Channel7 pointed […]
Learning to sail is not hard. Most people will figure out pretty quickly where the winds coming from, how the tiller works and how to adjust the sails. Sailing a boat well or ‘in the groove’ is a finer art. It’s best to learn the basics of sailing on a dinghy or any keelboat up […]
The times of uncomfortable, bulky life jackets are long gone. The most popular PFD for keelboat sailing is the inflatable type. These life jackets are available with manual inflation or manual plus automatic inflation. We advise buying the best life jacket you can afford, as one day, your life might depend on it. Always make […]
For first time sailors, it’s hard to imagine what to expect once you’re out on the water. So what do you take on your maiden sail? Firstly, make sure you wear comfortable shoes with a light, rubber sole, so you have a good grip on the deck. You should also bear in mind that it’s […]
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.
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!!!
Absolutely. Marc is very professional, experienced and a considerate teacher. Easily recommend the course. Loads of fun.
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
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
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
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.
“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
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
Lessons Had my first sailing lesson today, 02/05/2016 and had a great day. Thank you Mark, great company to learn with, fantastic.
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
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
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
Lovely instructor, Mark, very patient. Organising the day was very straightforward through Melodie.
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.