Learn to Sail/Skipper in the Whitsundays

$2490

Earn your IYT International Crew or Bareboat Skipper Certificate while sailing one of the most spectacular cruising grounds in the world.

Leaving either Mackay or Hamilton Island, this course offers the perfect mix of hands-on training and tropical escape. May and June offer warm weather and ideal conditions to build your skills, explore the islands, and enjoy time to swim, snorkel, and unwind.

  • Courses available for beginners and experienced sailors

  • Internationally recognised IYT certification

  • Stay on board the night before and after the course at no extra cost

Train, explore, and relax in paradise—this is learning to sail at its best.

Secure a place with a $500 deposit (balance due 1 April)

Dates
3-9 Sept, 2026 (Mackay to Whitsundays)
11-17 Sept, 2026 (Whitsundays)
26 Sept-2 Oct, 2026 (Whitsundays to Mackay)

Cost: $2,490 (twin share main cabin or saloon berth)
$2,690 (sea berth)

$2,990 (Single V-berth cabin)

Theory & Exam fee: included

Duration: 7 days/6 nights/5 day course

Inclusions: 6 nights’ accommodation, 5 breakfasts & lunches, 3 dinners. Marina fees.

Not included: 3 dinners. VHF Marine Radio course.

Departure: Mackay Marina or Hamilton Island Marina

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