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Experience one of Australia’s classic sailing routes — the passage from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands — or take on a true blue-water challenge with a passage to Lord Howe Island.
Our offshore passages are designed to build confidence, seamanship, and sea miles, with the support of a qualified instructor on board.
Yachtmaster Milebuilder voyages along the New South Wales coast make the most of prevailing winds and currents, providing invaluable hands-on experience for aspiring skippers.
Working toward a qualification or planning your own voyage? Courses such as RYA Coastal Skipper, RYA Sea Survival, and Yachtmaster provide the foundation for safe and confident offshore sailing.
This magnificent one thousand-mile sailing adventure is definitely a Flying Fish favourite. It provides an excellent opportunity for competent sailors to gain sea miles, offshore experience, and qualifying passages, in preparation for the RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence assessment.
16 days
A$4,990.00
Join a spectacular offshore passage from the Whitsundays to Sydney. This is a fantastic opportunity for adventure-minded sailors to build sea miles and complete offshore qualifying passages under the guidance of a professional instructor. Whether you're preparing for the RYA Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence or simply seeking an unforgettable sailing experience, this voyage delivers challenge, learning, and adventure in equal measure.
2 weeks
A$3,990.00
Sail the iconic route from Hobart to Sydney in on our impressive, cutter rigged, Sydney to Hobart race yacht Arctos.
10 days
A$2,790.00
Be part of the crew on an ocean sailing passage to a stunning Pacific island destination. This superb training adventure is ideal for sailors who want to experience the magic of blue-water cruising.
18 days
A$6,990.00
Our Yachtmaster Milebuilders are an ideal way to gain valuable sea miles and complete qualifying passages as you prepare for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence. You'll join a series of extended offshore passages, sailing by day and night as part of a watch system, building real-world experience and confidence at sea.
16 days
A$5,990.00
Join our Whitsundays Sailing Adventure course and learn to sail or refresh your skills in one of the world's most stunning sailing locations. Escape the winter chills and enjoy a memorable week sailing in paradise with us. Learn as much as you want from our friendly instructor or relax as hard as you like!
5 days
A$2,295.00
This course, based in the stunning Whitsudnay Islands, provides a comprehensive introduction to yachting and leads to a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) certificate. The course is designed for novice sailors who want to become valuable and active crew members. By the end of the course, you should be able to steer, handle sails and mooring lines, and assist in all boat and sail handling procedures on board.
5 days
A$2,290.00
This comprehensive skills development course based in the stunning Whitsunday Islands leads to the RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate. RYA Day Skipper certificate holders are entitled to an International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft (ICC), which is generally required for a European yacht charter.
5 days
A$2,290.00
This one-day Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) approved course teaches you to use VHF (Short Range) as well as MF and HF (Long Range) radio for distress, urgency, safety, and general calls. The course includes GMDSS and DSC
1 day
A$395.00
This two-day course meets the requirements of World Sailing (formerly ISAF), RYA and AS for crew planning to take part in offshore yacht races like the Sydney to Hobart race. The course is also highly recommended for anyone going to sea for any purpose. You'll learn essential emergency procedures and survival skills that could one day save your life. No prior experience needed.
2 days
A$795.00
Marine First Aid training designed for people who work and operate on the water. Ideal for boat owners, watersports instructors, yacht skippers and crew, the course develops practical emergency response skills for marine environments and leads to the nationally recognised Statement of Attainment HLTAID011 – Provide First Aid.
1 day
A$395.00
This one-day RYA Diesel Engine course provides a practical introduction to the key systems of a marine diesel engine. You'll gain the knowledge and confidence to carry out basic maintenance, prevent common causes of engine failure, and handle minor mechanical issues at sea—without needing workshop support.
1 day
A$395.00
This course provides a grounding in the essential maintenance tasks required to keep a modern cruising yacht on the water.
3 days
A$1,495.00
The RYA Coastal Skipper Practical course is ideal for confident Day Skippers or sailors with equivalent experience looking to take the next step into offshore sailing. This five-day program focuses on advancing seamanship, navigation, and boat handling skills, with an emphasis on operating safely and effectively in more challenging coastal and offshore conditions.
5 days
A$2,195.00
This comprehensive course provides in-depth training in offshore navigation, meteorology, tides, and collision regulations. It delivers all the theoretical knowledge required to prepare for the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and the AMSA Sailing Master Offshore (NC)
6 days
A$1,695.00
Join one of Australia’s most iconic offshore sailing journeys — a Flying Fish favourite from Sydney to Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays.
We sail north via key coastal stopovers before entering the Great Barrier Reef and continuing through the 100 magical miles of the Whitsundays.
Our Lord Howe Island Passage is another Flying Fish favourite — a true blue-water experience to one of the most spectacular destinations in the Pacific.
World Heritage-listed and protected by strict visitor limits, Lord Howe offers pristine beaches, a crystal-clear lagoon, and a rare, untouched ecosystem.
A rare opportunity to experience one of the world’s last true island paradises.
If you join a Flying Fish sailing adventure you will be one of our crew and you will therefore need some essential skills and experience before you jump in.
At a minimum, we like all our crew to have achieved the RYA Day Skipper level of competence or to have equivalent experience.
We also advise everyone going to sea to complete an Offshore Safety and Sea Survival course.
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