Learn to sail Weekends
Weekend crew Courses
Learn to Sail – No Experience Needed
Get hands-on and learn the basics of sailing in just two days (9am–5pm), with the option to stay on board overnight in Docklands for the full experience.
Start with zero knowledge and finish the weekend ready to crew with confidence. Then, return for a second weekend and a night sail to complete your International Crew Certificate.
No experience required
Practical, supportive training
Optional overnight stay onboard
Pathway to International Crew qualification
Crew and Skipper courses in the Whitsundays this August
Learn to sail
$620
Learn to Sail – 2-Day Beginner Course
Step aboard Boomer, our 40-foot training yacht, and begin your sailing journey—no experience needed.
Over two full days (9:00am–5:00pm), you’ll hoist and trim sails for all points of sail, practice key manoeuvres like tacking and gybing, and learn essential skills such as reefing, setting a preventer, and assisting with mooring, anchoring, and docking.
Departs from Docklands
No prior experience required
Hands-on, practical instruction
This course stands alone or forms the foundation of the internationally recognised International Crew Certificate.
The full pathway:
Learn to Sail + Competent Crew + Night Sailing + Theory Exam = International Crew Certificate
“I took the Learn to Sail course this weekend, my first time ever trying to learn to sail. It was incredibly fun, the instructor Phil and all the other learners were great, and I feel like I learned a lot.” – Stace S. (29 Jul, ’24)
Competent crew
$660
Competent Crew Weekend – Take the Next Step
Two days | 9:00am–5:00pm
Departs Docklands
Build on your Learn to Sail experience or step in as an experienced sailor looking to prepare for a skipper course. The Competent Crew Weekend reinforces core skills and introduces new levels of seamanship, responsibility, and confidence on the water.
You’ll learn to:
Helm (steer) the yacht under power and sail
Navigate and make informed decisions
Deepen your sailing knowledge
Improve seamanship and onboard communication
Take greater responsibility for crew roles and boat handling
This is your next step toward skippering—and a key part of the International Crew Certificate pathway.
“I had zero sailing experience before I enrolled in the Competant Crew course but within 6 months I completed the competant crew course, skipper course and radio licence . All thanks to Blue Water Sailing School. I highly recommend them.
” – Kevin B. (24 Jul, ’24)
International crew Certificate Package
$1200 (Save $300)
Learn to Sail + Competent Crew + Night Sail + Theory Exam = International Crew Certificate
Package rate: $1,200 (save $300). Just purchase a voucher and use the voucher code on checkout as you book your three events.