Sailing Academy

Learn to Sail with the
Whitsunday Marine Academy

 Our sailing school is located in the tropical sailing paradise of the Whitsunday Islands, half way between Brisbane and Cairns inside the World Heritage Listed Great Barrier Reef Marine Park. As well as learn to sail you will also have the chance to see the many wonders of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, including magnificent beaches, coral reef and marine life.

Our new sail training vessel “SPIRIT” is a beautifully maintained Beneteau first 435 Frers designed yacht. The vessel was launched in 1985 and has only had 2 owners. Spirit has been used for skippered charters, racing and sail training. She is easily sailed by two and offers fast comfortable cruising.
SPIRIT's layout has 3 double cabins 2 of which are share cabins and 1 single. We will take only 7 students to keep it more personal.
It is a great boat to learn to sail on being adept in light breezes as well as much stronger conditions. Students have commented on the high speed thrill her masthead rig produces with a little breeze about.  As professional sailors our senior instructors are all qualified Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean Instructors with a Certificate IV in work place training and assessment. We have been operating in the Whitsunday Islands for over 10 years and have developed a reputation for personalised service and training excellence.

Sail training school providing internationally recognised recreational and professional sailing qualifications.
 These courses are approved by Yachting Australia and Internationally by International Yacht master Training (IYT).  

  We are also a Member of the International Sailing
 Schools Association (ISSA).

 These cruises are perfect for those wanting to get certification while enjoying the Whitsundays. A variety of Courses are available to suit all levels of experience from the novice to the professional. All courses are conducted on approved sail training vessel Spirit.  

 While students will enjoy the adventure of a 3 or 6 day tour  through the Whitsunday's, the trip focus remains on the course  syllabus and learning, giving more hands on time to practice  new found sailing skills. Even though guests are studying some time is still made available to explore the islands and for a snorkelling stop.

TV/DVD Player, plus Internet Services provide latest technology.

3 day 2 Night Sail Training - Departs Monday & Thursday 9.30am
6 day 5 Night Sail Training - Departs Monday 9.30am

 

   COURSE PRICING TO 31st March 2011

Course Pricing		Additional Information
Introduction to Yachting 3 days 2 nights
	$715.00
International Crew Certificate 6 days 5 nights	$1320.00
Radio Operators Certificate classroom or boat	$ 275.00
International Watchkeeper/Basic Flotilla Skipper	$1699.00	6 days / 5 nights - with pre-requisites
	$2799.00	13 days / 12 nights - no pre-requisites
International Certificate of Competence (I.C.C.)	$1320.00	6 days / 5 nights - with pre-requisites (students must have the Bareboat Skipper ticket)
International Bareboat Skipper	$1699.00	6 days / 5 nights - with pre-requisites
	$2799.00	13 days / 12 nights - no pre-requisites
Master of Yachts Coastal -Theory	$1495.00	5 days
Master of Yachts Coastal -Practical	$1795.00	6 days
Master of Yachts Coastal -Exam	$1100.00 $500.00	1 day - Sail 1 day - Power
Master of Yachts Limited -Theory	$1495.00	5 days
Master of Yachts Limited -Practical	$1795.00	6 days

Please note local charges of $60 per person are payable on check-in and include wet- suit hire Nat park fees, Marine park fees Admin/GST.
email bookings@prosail.com.au             res@explorewhitsundays.com.au 
For bookings and more information