Courses
WELCOME TO AUSSEA SAILING SCHOOL
Learn to sail in Sydney with AusSea Sailing School, Sydney’s leading IYT-accredited sailing school. Since 2009, expert instructor Marc van Dinther has introduced thousands of people to sailing through fun, hands-on lessons and the main focus on safety.
Based on the calm waters of Botany Bay near Cronulla, AusSea Sailing School offers ideal conditions for learning to sail away from the busy traffic of Sydney Harbour.
Courses range from beginner sailing lessons and Day Skipper courses to offshore sailing and internationally recognised IYT Bareboat Skipper (ICC) qualifications.
With sailing courses running 7 days a week, flexible training pathways and tailored coaching available, there’s an option for every experience level. New sailors can also enjoy the popular IYT Try Sail experience — a fun 2-hour introduction to sailing on Botany Bay and Kogarah Bay.
IYT SKIPPER COURSES
INTERNATIONAL CREW (IYT LEVEL 1-5)
Build real sailing skills with the International Crew pathway at AusSea Sailing School in Sydney. This IYT Level 1-5 program teaches you to skipper, navigate and crew a yacht confidently in sheltered and coastal waters.
Train on Botany Bay near Cronulla with expert instructors and gain hands-on experience in helming, boat handling, offshore sailing and spinnaker racing (an actual race is part of the program!).
The International Crew pathway includes inshore training that consists of IYT level 1-3 – Introduction, Intermediate and Advanced. courses. Then you’ll move onto the Offshore Intro course (IYT level 4) and Racing Course (IYT Level 5), leading to the internationally recognised IYT International Crew certificate.
INTERNATIONAL BAREBOAT SKIPPER (IYT LEVEL 1-7 & ASSESSMENT)
The International Crew pathway is a stepping-stone to obtaining the International Bareboat Skipper certificate, the International Certificate of Competency and VHF Marine Communications Master. These certificates will enable you to charter yachts up to 80 foot around the world.
The International Bareboat Skipper pathway consists of a return passage to Port Hacking (IYT level 6), a two day return passage to Sydney Harbour (IYT level 7) and a theory and practical assessment to wrap it all up.
The Offshore Advanced Course is a full day course on Renegade during which we sail from Kogarah Bay to Port Hacking and back. Amongst other things, you’ll learn chart-work navigation and how to plot a safe coastal passage.
During the International Bareboat Skipper Course you’ll step up as acting skipper. We’ll also cover passage planning, fuel, water and power management, navigation aids and overnight practices.
A one-day assessment (practical and theory) finalises the International Bareboat Skipper pathway with the issue of IBS/ICC/VHF certificates if successful.
IYT ASSESSMENT ONLY
If you have lots of skipper experience and sea miles under your belt, it’s also possible to just do the IBS/ICC/VHF practical and theory exam.
Proof of prior experience and sea time/miles is a requirement to sit for the one-day assessment.
If you’re an experienced sailor, but have identified weaker areas, we are more than happy to discuss a pathway to bring you up to speed.
