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Australia Sailing Course Learn to Earn
Location: Australia: Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne and 3 other cities
Term: Throughout the year
Dates: Courses start on a Monday and finish on a Saturday
61-63 Chatham St. Fifth Floor Boston, MA 02109 United States
Call Us
Phone: 1-866-939-9088 (toll free US and Canada)
+44 (0) 01892 516 164
Description
Our sailing school, an accredited Yachting Australia training center, has been operating in this area for over ten years and provides a personalized service and training excellence.
All courses begin on-land at Airlie Beach's Abel Point Marina. Here, there will be an in-depth orientation and safety briefing before heading out onto the tropical waters.
There are three courses available to you depending on your previous experience or qualifications. All three courses are available for either 6 days/5 nights or 23 days/23 nights.
* Competent Crew Course (YA) / International Crew Certificate (IYT): Beginner (no previous experience required)
* International Bareboat Watch keeper: Intermediate (pre-requisite is Competent/International Crew and/or approx 6-11 days prior sailing experience on cruising yachts)
* International Bareboat Captain: Advanced (pre-requisite is Competent/International Crew and/or approx 12-18 days prior sailing experience on cruising yachts)
If you wish to take command of your own yacht or charter a small yacht with friends or family this certificate of excellence will enable you to do so safely and confidently.
Highlights
This program offers you the chance to enjoy a fantastic sailing trip around Australia's renowned Barrier Reef Marine Park whilst giving you a real "hands-on" experience and teaching you new, invaluable skills, which beats just sun bathing on deck! Our sailing courses are the perfect way to learn this exciting capability, or a chance to improve your current sailing ability.
Travel Types
- Sailing
Degree Level
Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)
Cost in US$:
5 nights USD 1,499 - 23 nights USD 2,639
Cost Includes:
Cost Include Description:
What's Included in the Program:
* One of the courses stated in your program
* Instructor/Student ratio of 1:6
* Safety briefing
* 5 or 17 nights onboard accommodation
* 6 nights backpacker accommodation in Airlie Beach (incorporated within the 23 day program)
* All meals while onboard (Breakfast x 16, Lunch x 12, Evening meals x 17 for the 23day course)
* Linen
* Safety equipment
* Syllabus notes
* Log book
* Course completion certificate
Credit Available
no
This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement
We offer over 250 projects and travel options in over 35 countries. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap. Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we also want to make sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisers have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.
Year Founded
2005
