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 moreAussea 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 too. A perfect introduction to the very addictive world of sailing. read less

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 moreFor 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 humour, explains everything in a clear manner and makes learning to sail great fun -just as sailing should be!

No stuffy classrooms or large impersonal schools here, just hands on practical lessons on a splendid little yacht on beautiful Botany Bay, with an excellent and highly skilled teacher.

What on Earth are you waiting for? :) read less

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 moreWe 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 to deal with - couldn't ask for a better experience.

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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 moreMarc'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, this is the company and man to see. read less

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

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 moreCame 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 in Botany Bay to reverse motor figure-8s, Marc is a great instructor who'll get you up to speed and keep you quite entertained with some witty remarks. Highly recommended! read less

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 moreExcellent 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 their skills. read less

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 moreClear 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 prolblems staying with this company for more lessons. Money spent well. read less

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 moreFrom 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 to create the perfect experience, keep it fun and keep you on your toes! It has been a joy to learn to sail with him and we can't recommend AusSea Sailing highly enough. read less

“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 moreMe, 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 introductory class which made us super excited about sailing (I recommended to everybody)!!! After that, we signed up straight away for all the 5 courses. The booking/payment was easy. Melodie and Marc were great with us and there was not a moment where we felt pressured or stressed out. They were awesome trying to accommodate us and our schedules in the best way they could. They are incredibly friendly and easy going. With Aussea, each class was gold and completely different from the one before. Marc is super experienced, and I must say, extremely patient. He was able to understand each of us and to change the way of teaching in base of our different “ways of learning”. I never felt unsafe, he was there with us all the time, ready to ”fix” the little mistake we were making. The learning curve I saw in us was awesome, I almost wouldn’t believe how fast we were learning. Now, at the end of the 5th level I can say that I feel confident jumping on a boat and go sailing around the world.

Thank you Aussea, I am sure we will keep in touch for a while.

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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 moreMarc 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 on Botany Bay, then progressing up to sailing out on the Pacific were unforgettable experiences. read less

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.

Love the way Marc runs his business and for his passion for sharing sailing with his clients.

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 moreI 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 experience who creates a safe yet challenging environment for sailors of all levels of experience. Aussea Sailing School, on Sydney's stunning Kogarah and Botany Bays, is the perfect place to explore the world of sailing. Whether you're just trying it out or ready to commit to a full series of lessons Marc can provide you with the approach you are after. There is no better place to start your sailing journey than with Marc at Aussea Sailing School. read less

Never saw someone sail like Marc. I calledd him the flyi g dutchman�

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.

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.

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 moreCame 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 in Botany Bay to reverse motor figure-8s, Marc is a great instructor who'll get you up to speed and keep you quite entertained with some witty remarks. Highly recommended! read less

Absolutely. Marc is very professional, experienced and a considerate teacher. Easily recommend the course. Loads of fun.

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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 moreMarc 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 to take, whether it is cruising or crewing on race boats and his aim is to get you there with the least stress and bad experiences possible. His aim is to make sailing a relaxing hobby instead of a nightmare and his patience is a virtue!!! Thoroughly enjoying my experience having never had anything to do with boating before. I thoroughly recommend Aussea Sailing School to start your yachting dream.

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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 moreEverything 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 went to the water with Marc and practice it! I recommend the course to everyone that has a minimum of interest in sailing!!! read less

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 moreI 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 at a good value. Anyone who has a passion for this most liberating, yet exhilarating of sports would do right to learn with Marc! read less

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