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Dinghy sailing is one of the fastest and most enjoyable ways to learn real sailing skills.
Start with Level 1, progress to Level 2, then move into racing, advanced skills, or relaxed sailing on Middle Harbour.
Active, rewarding, and great for the mind, body, and soul.
Perfect for beginners. Start with Level 1 or choose a combined Level 1 & 2 course to progress faster.
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 is for improvers who have completed our Level 1 course or have equivalent experience. You will practice all of the five essentials of sailing as well learning some basic seamanship skills.
2 days
A$495.00
This course is a practical and engaging introduction to the sport of dinghy sailing. It's a fun and intensive programme suitable for both adults and children aged 12 and up—perfect for beginners looking to build confidence and skills on the water.
4 -days
A$695.00
Launch from Middle Harbour Yacht Club and be on the water in minutes.
Sydney Harbour — and Middle Harbour in particular — offers world-class conditions for dinghy sailing.
Sail up to Balmoral, pull your boat onto the beach, grab a coffee, then head back out — all part of the experience.
Sheltered waters are ideal for beginners, with plenty of space to build confidence and develop real skills.
Once you’ve learned the basics, you can continue sailing with us through practice sessions and dinghy hire.
For sailors with some experience. Build confidence, improve boat handling, and develop racing skills.
This course is for those who have completed our Learn to Sail course and wish to develop intermediate sailing and seamanship skills. As with all Flying Fish courses we aim to provide quality education in a fun-packed way.
4 days
A$895.00
Racing sailing dinghies is fabulous fun and it's a great way to develop your sailing skills as well as your fitness. This course provides an introduction to dinghy racing and spinnaker handling. After the course, you will be ready to join a club and start racing!
4 days
A$895.00
Hire one of our sailing dinghies and get out sailing on your own terms. We have removed the faff factor of ownership. Just turn up and get out sailing. This is a superb way to spend a morning with friends or family cruising the cafes and beaches in fabulous Middle Harbour.
Minimum - 3 hours
A$195.00
Train as an RYA instructor in Sydney and gain a globally recognised qualification — with the supporting courses you need to get certified and work worldwide.
This intensive course combines on-water training with shore-based instruction, leading to the internationally recognized RYA Dinghy Instructor qualification which converts easily to an Australian Sailing certificate. This widely respected qualification opens job opportunities at sailing schools and clubs in Australia, the UK, and Europe.
5 days
A$1,895.00
The Dinghy Sail Instructor Fast-track programme is designed for basic intermediate sailors who want to fast-track their skills in a stunning location and progress to become an RYA-qualified Dinghy Sailing instructor quickly. This widely respected qualification opens global job opportunities in sailing instruction and watersports at sailing schools and clubs in Australia, the UK, and Europe.
4 weeks
A$4,990.00
The programme is for water sports enthusiasts who want to join an inspiring training adventure in a superb location and fast-track their progress to RYA instructor level in two sports.
8 weeks
A$9,590.00
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
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 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
