The Flying Fish Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track in Sydney takes you from novice sailor to the RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence.
Flying Fish have been training professional Yachtmasters for more than twenty years. Their innovative course programme provides an exhilarating mix of training and a reliable route to certification.
We promise you expert tuition, a stimulating learning environment and a great Australian sailing adventure.
Course schedule
During the course your time is divided between live-aboard passages and shore-based day sailing or theory classes.
Week 1 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 (2 days) / Dinghy Sailing level 1/2 (2 days) /Marine First Aid (1 day)
Week 2 - RYA Competent Crew (5 days live-aboard)
Week 3 - RYA Day Skipper Shorebased Theory / ACMA Marine Radio Operator (1 day)
Week 4 - RYA Day Skipper Practical (5 days live-aboard)
Week 5 - Racing and Spinnakers (2 days) / Yacht Maintenance and Diesel Engines (3 days)
Week 6, 7, 8 - Yachtmaster Milebuilder and Qualifying Passages (16 days live-aboard)
Week 9 - RYA Yachtmaster Shorebased Theory (6 days)
Week 10 - RYA Coastal Skipper Practical (5 days live-aboard)
Week 11 - Yachtmaster Practical Skills (5 days)
Week 12 - Yachtmaster Prep and Exam Week (5 days live-aboard)