Sailing school
Sunshine Sailing Australia sailing courses
RYA and American Sailing courses for monohull, catamaran and bareboat-charter goals.
- Where
- Mooloolaba, Queensland
- How it runs
- Hybrid — online theory with practical on the water
- Certification
- RYA · ASA
- Record updated
- 26 September 2026
Provider overview
Sunshine Sailing Australia courses, location and services
Sunshine Sailing Australia lets students choose between RYA and American Sailing qualification routes from Mooloolaba. Beginners can start with RYA Start Yachting or ASA 101, then build towards RYA Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper or ASA 103, 104 and the ASA 114 catamaran endorsement. Monohull and multihull practicals, online theory, charter preparation and own-boat tuition make the school especially useful for sailors planning an independent holiday afloat.
Best for: Sunshine Coast beginners, couples planning a bareboat holiday, catamaran charterers and owners wanting training on their own yacht.
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Course pathway
What you can learn with Sunshine Sailing Australia
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
- ASA 101, 103, 104 and 114
- catamaran training
- online theory
- powerboat
- diesel
- own-boat tuition
How to choose your level
Work backwards from your intended charter area and yacht type. ASA 114 is relevant to multihull plans, while the RYA stream offers a familiar route towards higher skipper qualifications.
Who this school suits
Sunshine Coast beginners, couples planning a bareboat holiday, catamaran charterers and owners wanting training on their own yacht.
Why Sunshine Sailing Australia
The character of the training
- Choice of RYA and American Sailing pathways
- Dedicated monohull and catamaran progression
- Theory and private tuition that can be shaped around a charter goal
Where you learn
The main base is Mooloolaba Marina on the Sunshine Coast, with selected practical courses on Moreton Bay and in the Whitsundays.
Boats and training format
Practical options include both cruising monohulls and catamarans, allowing students to train on the yacht type they expect to charter or own.
Photos
Sunshine Sailing Australia in pictures
Before you book
Questions to ask Sunshine Sailing Australia 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
RYA and ASA certificates are different systems. Choose the pathway most relevant to your destination, charter company or later qualification before enrolling.
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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