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If you’re unable to commit to a full-time Fast Track programme, our flexible modular training allows you to progress step by step around your experience, availability, and goals.
These short courses are ideal for experienced sailors looking to refresh skills, close knowledge gaps, or work steadily toward RYA Yachtmaster certification.
Book three or more courses in the same order and receive a 10% multi-course discount.
Select the stage that best matches your current sailing experience and qualifications.
Book the courses you need, when it suits you, and progress at your own pace.
Progress through the stages at your own pace toward Yachtmaster certification.
The courses below help you progress toward the internationally recognised RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate — the entry-level skipper qualification for recreational sailing and chartering.
Start with Competent Crew, followed by Day Skipper Theory and Day Skipper Practical. Marine Radio and Marine First Aid can be added at any stage. Dinghy Sailing is a great way to build practical sailing skills.
Prefer an all-in-one option? Choose the Day Skipper Fast Track.
This course is your complete introduction to sailing, leading to a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) certificate. Designed for beginners, it builds confidence on the water and develops the skills needed to become an active, capable crew member. By the end of the course, you will be able to steer, handle sails and lines, and assist in all key onboard procedures.
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 with confidence, building on the foundations from Competent Crew. On completion, you’ll gain your RYA certificate and can apply for an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) — often required to charter yachts 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
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 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
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
Progress toward the internationally recognised RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate by building offshore experience, advanced skippering skills, and sea miles.
Many students progress through Yachtmaster Theory, Coastal Skipper Practical, Yachtmaster Practical Skills, and Yachtmaster Prep & Exam, while gaining qualifying experience through milebuilders and qualifying passages.
Marine Radio, Marine First Aid, COLREGS, and Yacht Maintenance are valuable supporting skills along the way.
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
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
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
Learn the COLREGS (Rules of the Road) — essential for safe boating, Yachtmaster exams, and commercial certification, covering all rules required for Yachtmaster preparation.
6-8 hours - Self-paced online
A$195.00
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
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
To work professionally as a Yachtmaster, you must hold the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore certificate and complete the additional courses required for commercial endorsement.
In Australia, professional Yachtmasters will also need an AMSA Sailing Master certificate alongside their RYA qualification. Full details of the requirements are outlined at the bottom of this page.
To work as a certified Yacht Cruising Instructor at more than 2,400 registered RYA schools across 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
Learn how onboard DC electrical systems work, how to diagnose common faults, and how to keep essential boat systems running safely and reliably — ideal for recreational boat owners, liveaboards, professional skippers, and Yachtmaster candidates.
6–8 hours - Self-paced online
A$195.00
Professional Practices and Responsibilities (PPR) is a compulsory online course for qualified RYA Yachtmasters who require a Commercial Endorsement.
1 day
A$195.00
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
For sailors aiming to achieve the highest level of Yachtmaster certification.
The commercially endorsed RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate is unrestricted by distance and recognised worldwide for offshore and ocean passage-making.
Choose from Ocean Theory, qualifying passages, or the complete Yachtmaster Ocean Fast Track programme.
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.
6 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
Our professionally structured Fast Track programmes combine intensive training, offshore sea miles, and exam preparation in a full-time format.
Designed for motivated sailors looking to progress from beginner or Day Skipper to Yachtmaster in months rather than years.
Professional instructors, purpose-built training yachts, and world-class sailing on Sydney Harbour.
Flying Fish has helped thousands of sailors progress from beginner courses to commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster qualifications and careers in the global yachting industry.
Our internationally recognised RYA qualifications are respected worldwide for both professional and recreational sailing.
