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Description

Our sailing school, an accredited Yachting Australia training centre, has been operating in this area for over ten years and provides a personalised 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.

* International Crew Certificate: 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 programme 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.

Prices and Durations

Australia Sailing Course Learn To Sail - 5 nights USD1,049
Australia Sailing Course - Learn to Earn 23 nights USD2,279

Travel Types

• Sailing

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

• Marine Science

Cost in US$:

from 1,049 - 2,279

Cost Include Description:

What's Included in the Programme
* One of the courses stated in your programme
* 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 programme)
* All meals whilst 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

What's Not Included in the Programme
* All flights
* Personal travel insurance
* Visas
* All items of a personal nature
* Transport to Airlie Beach
* Post and pre-nights accommodation
* Meals whilst staying at Backpackers during 6 nights not onboard vessel
* Alcoholic beverages
* 39 AUD pay on board fee per person for Marine/National Parks & Admin Fees

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. 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 are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors 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