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If you’re unable to commit to a full-time Fast Track programme, our modular training allows you to progress step by step, fitting courses around your experience, availability, and goals.
Short courses are ideal for experienced sailors looking to refresh skills, close knowledge gaps, or work steadily toward Yachtmaster certification.
Book three or more courses in the same order to receive a 10% multi-course discount.
Choose the stage that matches your current experience and certification.
Book your first course at a time and date that suits you. Add additional courses as required to achieve your stage goal.
Progress through the stages at your own pace toward your desired Yachtmaster qualification.
This stage is designed for those new to sailing or building foundational skills. The courses below prepare you for the RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate, widely recognised as the entry-level skipper qualification for recreational and charter sailing.
Get Qualified to Skipper a Charter Yacht in Just 4 Weeks! Go from beginner to RYA Day Skipper with this intensive training program. Gain internationally recognized qualifications, including the RYA Day Skipper certificate and ICC (International Certificate of Competence), while sailing in iconic Sydney Harbour.
4 weeks
A$6,490.00
This course provides a practical and enjoyable introduction to dinghy sailing for beginners. Suitable for youth and adults, it focuses on developing essential skills in a safe and supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to start a new hobby or build confidence on the water, this program is the perfect first step.
2 days
A$495.00
This course 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$1,995.00
The RYA Dayskipper shore-based course provides a comprehensive introduction to chartwork, navigation, meteorology, safety, and seamanship and provides the underpinning theory knowledge essential for recreational skippers. It will help you make informed decisions on the water and feel confident about being in charge.
5 days
A$1,495.00
The RYA Day Skipper Practical course teaches you how to take charge of a yacht and builds on the skills from Competent Crew. With an RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate, you can apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) – which is often required to charter a yacht in Europe.
5 days
A$1,995.00
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 course has been specifically designed for those working in the marine environment and is ideal for boat owners, watersports instructors, yacht skippers, and crew. The course leads to an internationally recognised first aid qualification.
1 day
A$395.00
Stage 2 is for competent Day Skippers progressing toward Yachtmaster. The RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate is the benchmark qualification for professional skippers and is strongly recommended for recreational sailors operating offshore.
Learn some tricks of the trade so you can be safe on the race course. Racing with spinnakers is exciting but it also presents new risks. Flying a kite requires the crew to perform a number of tasks in the correct order.
2 days
A$895.00
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
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 course has been specifically designed for those working in the marine environment and is ideal for boat owners, watersports instructors, yacht skippers, and crew. The course leads to an internationally recognised first aid qualification.
1 day
A$395.00
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
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
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 advanced course is designed for experienced sailors at or above RYA Day Skipper level who are preparing for the RYA Yachtmaster examinations. It focuses on refining seamanship and boat handling skills, sharpening navigational techniques, and developing sound decision-making and builds confidence and competence through intensive practical training.
5 days
A$2,195.00
This course prepares you for the Yachtmaster Offshore or Coastal Certificate of Competence, assessed by an independent RYA Examiner. The first three days focus on intensive skills coaching and exam preparation, followed by a two-day practical assessment. It’s designed to build confidence, fine-tune your performance, and ensure you're fully ready for the exam.
5 days
A$2,195.00
To work as a professional Yachtmaster, you must hold the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and complete the additional courses required for commercial endorsement of your qualification.
In Australia, commercial yacht operations fall under AMSA, and professional skippers will need an AMSA Sailing Master certificate alongside their RYA Yachtmaster. Full details of the requirements are outlined at the bottom of this page.
To work internationally as a certified Yacht Cruising Instructor at over 2,400 registered RYA schools in more than 58 countries, you must pass the Yachtmaster Offshore examination, hold a valid commercial endorsement, and complete the RYA Yacht Cruising Instructor course.
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
Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) is a compulsory online course for qualified RYA Yachtmasters who require a Commercial Endorsement.
1 day
A$189.00
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
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course at Flying Fish is essential for professional yacht crew, watersports instructors and marine tourism operators. Train on rigid inflatable boats in Sydney Harbour and gain practical skills in boat handling, safety, and high-speed driving. The certificate is internationally recognised and commercially endorsable.
2 days
A$695.00
The RYA Cruising Instructor course is for commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmasters who want to become professionally accredited to teach RYA courses. This qualification opens doors to instructing at over 2,400 RYA-recognised training centres in 58 countries. It provides an excellent springboard into professional yachting.
5 days
A$2,195.00
Stage 4 is for sailors aiming to reach the highest level of Yachtmaster certification. With a commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate, your qualification is unrestricted by distance and suitable for ocean passage-making.
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shore-based week teaches you ocean passage planning and celestial navigation, including the use of a sextant. You will leave the course confident that you have the knowledge and skills required to navigate an ocean passage using traditional methods.
5 days
A$2,195.00
This course prepares experienced skippers for the prestigious RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence. The programme combines the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course with an exhilarating Pacific ocean qualifying passage.
4 weeks
A$7,990.00
The Yachtmaster Ocean Fast Track in Sydney begins with comprehensive training for your RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate and AMSA Sailing Master Offshore. You then, you go on to learn celestial navigation and complete an ocean-qualifying passage in preparation for the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean oral exam.
16 weeks
A$28,990.00
If you want a faster, fully structured route to Yachtmaster, our Fast Track programmes combine intensive training, offshore sea miles, and exam preparation in a full-time format.
Fast Track courses are professionally planned to take you from beginner or Day Skipper to Yachtmaster in a matter of weeks.
Professional instructors and purpose-built training yachts.
Flying Fish employ a team of highly qualified, friendly and professional instructors and operate a range of fabulous training yachts.
Worldwide employment opportunities
A commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster qualification is a passport to employment in the global yachting industry.
