Courses and Lessons

If you are new to sailing, then the Start Crewing short course is the first step in your sailing journey! This course is an introduction to the basics of crewing and sailing on a keelboat. Choose a combination of four (4) lessons to complete the entire skill level. The flexibility of when you do the lessons is yours (subject to minimum numbers required).

This is the 'taster' for anyone who wants to discover sailing for the first time or wants a new experience. If you know a bit and want to have a taste of keelboat sailing on Sydney Harbour. A great way to start your sailing journey!

The Level 3 course develops both your theory and practical skills to confidently take control on the helm. Choose a combination of four (4) lessons to complete the entire skill level. The flexibility of when you do the lessons is yours (subject to minimum numbers required). Price Winter - $580pp unitl 5 Oct, Spring/Summer - $640 from 6 Oct.

Book your private keelboat training or coaching session on our Keelboats (Surprise 25 / Hick 30) training yacht. Our experienced and professional instructors will be tailor session to your needs. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST or CALL FOR BOOKING.

Start Skippering (L4) Learn to Skipper and Seamanship

Spinnaker Course (L5) - Learn to Use Spinnakers. 4x3hr lessons - min crew size of 3 required. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST or CALL FOR BOOKING

Racing Fundamentals - You will now learn the basic racing rules of sailing, skills and tactics and gain an understanding of what is expected of a racing crew on a small boat.

The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or also referred to as the International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft is a test of competence that provides the student with an internationally recognised qualification. It is issued under the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Inland Transport Committee Working Party on Inland Water Transport Resolution No. 40.

Cruise to the whales, set sail and watch these incredible creatures on their migration and sail home. Book you front row seat to this amazing adventure today!

Experience the magic of sailing on Sydney Harbour on our 40ft cruising yacht. Single - $175pp, Group/Family (up to 4) - $660/group, Whole Boat (up to 8) - $1,240

Iconic NYE Event Join us on our Beneteau 40.7 located in Mosman Bay and anchoring close by for a view of the Harbour Bridge for an evening of celebrations.

Hobart to Sydney 10 Days of Coastal Discovery and Adventure Monday 6 Jan - Thursday 16 January

Freedom Boat Clun - New Member Orientation [Private Course]

This course provides advanced and intensive training in the practical skills, technical, navigational theoretical knowledge for small boat owners (<less than 10m). We train on a 6.8m rigid inflatable rescue craft.

The course is tailored for all persons wanting to qualify for a NSW recreational boat licence, at a pace to suit all whilst having fun at the same time. The course is tailored for all persons wanting to qualify gain qulaifications for tender driving at sailing clubs and/or a NSW recreational boat licence, at a pace to suit all whilst having fun at the same time. Pickup/Drop in Rose Bay Marina or Elizabeth Bay Marina Wharf - 40mins prior (8:15am) and dropoff after session - $15pp

This course provides the skills needed to support water-based activities at clubs, schools and outdoor recreation centres. You'll learn about racecourse design, practise on-water rescue of dinghies and gain an awareness of techniques to support kite surfers and kayaks.

The RYA Coastal Skipper course provides you with the opportunity to develop your seamanship, boat handling and navigation skills offshore by day and night.

Virtual Classroom Serssions to complement formal online course assessment. YM Coastal / Offshore Theory course will provide you a thorough knowledge of all the theory, seamnaship, navigation and passage planning required for the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Practical and Certificate of Competence examinations.

This course leads to a practical assessment conducted independently by an RYA Yachtmaster Examiner. Depending on your prior skills and experience, your objective may be a Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal Certificate of Competence.

These pracrical hands-on comprehensive skills development course are conducted over 5 days leads to the RYA Copetent Crew or Day Skipper Practical certificate. A Day Skipper certifacte entitles you to apply for an International Certificate of Competence [ICC].

Competent Crew – 5 Day Program Learn to sail in style on fabulous Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly crew on board our fast, comfortable 40 foot training yacht and let us show you the ropes.

Learn to sail in style on fabulous Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly crew on board our fast, comfortable 40-ft training yacht and let us show you the ropes. Requires 3 weekends for RYA Certificate.

RYA Radar Course - for small boats - aimed at anyone who needs to learn to set up and use the set effectively as a navigation aid and for collision avoidance.

Private Yacht Training on our fully equipped training yacht (Beneteau 40.7) including RYA/AMSA qualified instructor. Training instruction on your own boat is availble upon request.

This hands-on comprehensive skills development course is conducted over on weekends days - complete 3 weekends to qualify for the internatiobally accredited RYA Day Skipper Practical Certificate and an entitlement to apply for an International Certificate of Competence [ICC].

WEDNESDAY Twilight Non-Spinnaker Racing Experience. Prices vary from $65/race or $425/series - refer to race schedule. Depart Mosman Bay (4:15pm) or Rushcutters Bay (5:00pm)

Join Atlas Sailing - Racing Team for a fun filled adventure on Friday night twilight races from 10 JAN 25.

AS Spinnaker Course + CYCA Racing Package over four Sundays in August.

Twilight Spinnaker Racing Experience. Prices vary from $65/race or $425/series - refer to race schedule. Depart Mosman Bay (4:15pm) or Rushcutters Bay (5:15pm).

Keelboat Sailing Camp Ages 12-17 For the older kids – let them take a larger boat for a spin and learn how to handle our 25ft and 30ft keelboats in a small group with qualified instructors.

Introduction to Power Boat Driving and Handling 2 days 9am to 3pm at Woollahra Sailing Club, Rose Bay