Sydney Harbour Sailing Experiences for Beginners

Fun, hands-on sailing experiences on one of the world’s most iconic harbours.

Step aboard and experience the thrill of sailing on Sydney Harbour with our beginner-friendly experiences.

Sail past the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, enjoy time on the water, and learn the basics with expert instructors in a relaxed and social environment.

Choose a 3-hour introduction or a full-day experience — both designed for complete beginners.

Want more time on the water? Explore our full Learn to Sail Courses in Sydney.

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Choose a Sydney Harbour sailing experience

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Try Yachting

Experience the magic of sailing on Sydney Harbour aboard one of our comfortable yachts, and enjoy a fun, hands-on introduction to the exciting sport of sailing in a safe and relaxed environment.

3 hours

A$149.00

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Discover Yachting

Spend a fabulous day sailing on Sydney Harbour aboard one of our comfortable yachts. This is an excellent way to gently learn the ropes, meet new friends, and have a whole lot of fun in the great outdoors. Please choose one of our scheduled dates or enquire below to book it as a private event for your group.

1 day

A$295.00

  • Try Yachting

    3 hours
    Experience the magic of sailing on Sydney Harbour aboard one of our comfortable yachts, and enjoy a fun, hands-on introduction to the exciting sport of sailing in a safe and relaxed environment.
    A$149.00
  • Discover Yachting

    1 day
    Spend a fabulous day sailing on Sydney Harbour aboard one of our comfortable yachts. This is an excellent way to gently learn the ropes, meet new friends, and have a whole lot of fun in the great outdoors. Please choose one of our scheduled dates or enquire below to book it as a private event for your group.
    A$295.00

Gift an adventure

Looking for a gift that creates lasting memories?

A Flying Fish sailing experience is perfect for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries, or special occasions.

Our beginner-friendly experiences are designed to be fun, social, and accessible — making them ideal for anyone, even with no sailing experience.

Gift vouchers are valid for 36 months, giving plenty of flexibility to choose a suitable date.

Redeeming is simple — the recipient can book online at a time that suits them.

Give something different — an experience they’ll always remember.

FAQ

No — all experiences are designed for complete beginners.

Wear comfortable clothing, soft-soled shoes, and bring a jacket depending on the weather. Sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.

Yes — this is one of the best ways to experience Sydney Harbour from the water.

You can be as involved as you like — from relaxing and enjoying the views to steering and helping with sails.

Sailing is an all-weather sport. We like to say there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! We very rarely cancel a course due to bad weather. When you book your course we will provide details of what you need to bring with you. All safety equipment is provided on board by Flying Fish.

At Flying Fish our basic training boats are Beneteau First 40.7’s. These yachts provide an excellent balance between comfort and performance and are great for learning. The layout of the 40.7 is very practical, with two double rear cabins a forward cabin, a comfortable saloon, and an enclosed toilet and shower unit. The yacht sleeps six in comfort or eight using the saloon bunks. They are fully equipped for living on board.