Sailing school
Whitsunday Sailing School sailing courses
Liveaboard IYT crew and skipper courses while cruising the Whitsunday Islands.
- Where
- Airlie Beach, Queensland
- How it runs
- Local — trains from its own base
- Certification
- IYT · ICC
- Record updated
- 26 September 2026
Provider overview
Whitsunday Sailing School courses, location and services
Whitsunday Sailing School teaches IYT courses as liveaboard cruising programs among the Whitsunday Islands. Students can begin with Introduction to Yachting or International Crew and progress through Flotilla Skipper and Bareboat Skipper towards the ICC. Consecutive days aboard build anchoring, navigation, sail handling and shared-watch habits in a destination many graduates ultimately want to charter independently.
Best for: Beginners who want immersion, future Whitsundays charterers, cruising couples and experienced sailors progressing towards an IYT skipper certificate.
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Course pathway
What you can learn with Whitsunday Sailing School
Start with the outcome you want, then choose the course level that supplies the missing knowledge and practical time.
Courses and training
- IYT Introduction to Yachting
- International Crew
- Flotilla Skipper
- Bareboat SkipperRead the IYT Bareboat Skipper course guide →
- ICC pathway
- VHF marine radioRead the Marine radio certificates course guide →
- mile builders
- private coaching
- celestial navigation
How to choose your level
This school is strongest for learners who want several continuous days aboard. Select a crew level for your first course, then progress to skipper training after building the required experience.
Who this school suits
Beginners who want immersion, future Whitsundays charterers, cruising couples and experienced sailors progressing towards an IYT skipper certificate.
Why Whitsunday Sailing School
The character of the training
- More than 30 years of Whitsundays training
- Learning integrated with daily liveaboard cruising
- A direct pathway towards independent bareboat chartering
Where you learn
The school operates from Airlie Beach and trains among protected anchorages and passages throughout the Whitsunday Islands, with selected North Queensland mile builders.
Boats and training format
Liveaboard courses use the sailing yachts Eureka II and Starlight, so students practise both sailing skills and the routines of living aboard.
Before you book
Questions to ask Whitsunday 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
Published dates can be limited. Contact the school to confirm the yacht, accommodation arrangements, course availability and prerequisites for skipper certificates.
Independent listing
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