Sailing school
Oceanwest RYA Sailing School sailing courses
RYA sailing and ICC training on Geographe Bay, with monohull and catamaran options.
- Where
- Busselton, Western Australia
- How it runs
- Local — trains from its own base
- Certification
- RYA · ICC
- Record updated
- 26 September 2026
Provider overview
Oceanwest RYA Sailing School courses, location and services
Oceanwest RYA Sailing School offers internationally recognised sail training on Geographe Bay in South West Western Australia. Beginners can enter through Start Yachting or Competent Crew, then build navigation and command experience through Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper training. Monohull and catamaran options, ICC assessment, own-boat tuition and skippered-charter experience help students align their course with the yacht they intend to cruise.
Best for: South West WA beginners, cruising couples, prospective bareboat charterers and owners wanting tuition on their own yacht.
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Course pathway
What you can learn with Oceanwest RYA Sailing School
Start with the outcome you want, then choose the course level that supplies the missing knowledge and practical time.
Courses and training
- RYA Start YachtingRead the RYA Start Yachting course guide →
- Competent CrewRead the RYA Competent Crew course guide →
- Day SkipperRead the RYA Day Skipper course guide →
- Coastal Skipper
- Yachtmaster pathway
- ICC assessment
- own-boat tuition
- monohull and catamaran training
How to choose your level
Start with crew training if you are new, or choose Day Skipper and above when you already have practical experience. Select monohull or multihull training based on your likely charter or ownership plans.
Who this school suits
South West WA beginners, cruising couples, prospective bareboat charterers and owners wanting tuition on their own yacht.
Why Oceanwest RYA Sailing School
The character of the training
- Internationally recognised RYA progression
- Choice of monohull or catamaran experience
- Sheltered-bay learning with room to develop coastal skills
Where you learn
Oceanwest sails from Port Geographe Marina in Busselton, using Geographe Bay and the wider South West WA coast for practical training.
Boats and training format
Training is available on cruising monohulls and catamarans. Confirm the allocated yacht when booking so the handling characteristics match your future sailing plans.
Photos
Oceanwest RYA Sailing School in pictures
Before you book
Questions to ask Oceanwest RYA Sailing School 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
Course schedules, vessel type and advanced-course prerequisites vary. Confirm whether accommodation, theory and any separate examination fee are included.
Independent listing
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