Sailing school
Atlas Sailing sailing courses
Sydney Harbour keelboat and RYA courses from a short first sail through to Day Skipper.
- Where
- Mosman, New South Wales
- How it runs
- Local — trains from its own base
- Certification
- RYA · Aus Sailing · ICC
- Record updated
- 26 September 2026
Provider overview
Atlas Sailing courses, location and services
Atlas Sailing offers a flexible Sydney Harbour route from a first three-hour sail to recognised keelboat and cruising qualifications. Beginners can progress through Australian Sailing Start Crewing, Start Helming and Start Skippering, while aspiring cruising skippers can pursue RYA Competent Crew or Day Skipper over weekends. NSW boat licence, powerboat, racing and ICC options make the school useful for both local boating and overseas charter plans.
Best for: Sydney learners fitting lessons around work, beginners wanting short sessions, and cruising sailors seeking an RYA pathway without a continuous week aboard.
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Contact details
- Phone
- 02 8467 2385
- Website
- atlassailing.com.au
- Social
Course pathway
What you can learn with Atlas Sailing
Start with the outcome you want, then choose the course level that supplies the missing knowledge and practical time.
Courses and training
- Discover Sailing
- Australian Sailing keelboat courses
- RYA Competent CrewRead the RYA Competent Crew course guide →
- RYA Day SkipperRead the RYA Day Skipper course guide →
- racing and spinnaker training
- NSW boat licence
- powerboat
- ICC assessment
How to choose your level
Choose the Australian Sailing stream for progressive keelboat handling, or the RYA stream for cruising competence and command. Add licensing only if operating powered craft is part of your plan.
Who this school suits
Sydney learners fitting lessons around work, beginners wanting short sessions, and cruising sailors seeking an RYA pathway without a continuous week aboard.
Why Atlas Sailing
The character of the training
- Multiple entry points for complete beginners
- Weekend-friendly RYA progression
- Training across keelboat, cruising, racing and licensing skills
Where you learn
Based at Mosman Bay Marina, with courses also operating from selected lower-north-shore and eastern-harbour locations.
Boats and training format
Keelboat courses use smaller training yachts; RYA practical courses use Beneteau 40.7 cruiser-racers suited to crew work, navigation and skippering practice.
Before you book
Questions to ask Atlas Sailing before booking
- Which body certifies this course, and who issues the certificate?
- How many students per instructor, per boat?
- What boat will I actually be on, and how old is it?
- Is the instructor's qualification current, and what else do they hold?
- How many hours are on the water, as distinct from total course hours?
- What happens if the weather cancels a day — reschedule, credit or refund?
- Will I get a signed logbook entry with miles and night hours?
- Is the certificate included, or an extra fee?
- What's the assessment — continuous, or a test at the end?
- What's the next course, and how long should I sail before taking it?
Worth checking first
Atlas uses several Sydney Harbour venues. Confirm the marina, course format and whether theory or prior sea time is required for your chosen level.
Independent listing
The facts on this page — contact details, location, hours and photos — come from the YouSail directory record and refresh against it every six hours. The description is written here and is ours. It is not a review, a ranking or an endorsement, and no school pays to appear.
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