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A Flying Fish Yachtmaster Fast Track course is a professional sailing programme built around hands-on training, real-world experience, and time at sea.
Full-time, immersive training combines practical and theory instruction in a balanced schedule, designed to take you to a confident, qualified RYA Yachtmaster in a matter of weeks.
Fast Track courses typically attract an international mix of like-minded sailors, creating a highly social and motivating training environment.
Choose from Yachtmaster Coastal, Offshore, or Ocean Fast Track programmes, depending on your experience and the level of qualification you want to achieve.
For experienced sailors, we also offer a shorter Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Fast Track pathway, as well as a combined Yachtmaster / Dinghy Sailing Instructor programme in Australia.
Custom and bespoke pathways are available for sailors with previous experience or those who prefer a more flexible training timeline.
Become an RYA Dinghy Sailing Instructor and RYA Yachtmaster Coastal (or Offshore with suitable prior experience) in just 12 weeks. This intensive Sydney-based programme takes you from beginner to professional, combining high-quality training, hands-on sailing, and instructor certification. Ideal for gap-year adventurers and anyone seeking a fast-track route to global jobs in the yachting and watersports industry.
12 weeks
A$17,890.00
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
This dynamic and comprehensive vocational program combines practical on-water training with theoretical shore-based instruction and leads to the internationally recognized RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and AMSA Sailing Master Offshore certification. These globally respected qualifications provide graduates with the essential credentials for a professional yachting career, opening doors to employment opportunities in Australia, the UK, Europe, and the Caribbean.
12 weeks
A$19,990.00
The Yachtmaster Coastal Fast-Track in Sydney is a 9-week program that takes you from novice to the RYA Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competence. Train with expert instructors, sail iconic Sydney Harbour and gain hands-on experience on a well-equipped fleet. A perfect blend of adventure and professional training!
9 weeks
A$15,590.00
Dayskipper to Yachtmaster Fast-track is designed for confident sailors who have completed RYA Day Skipper or have previous experience as skipper in sheltered waters. It provides an efficient pathway to the RYA /MCA Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate of Competence and the AMSA Sailing Master Offshore Certifcate
9 weeks
A$14,990.00
This internship offers seasoned watersports instructors an unparalleled chance to embark on a comprehensive two-year work-study journey, culminating in certifications as a Yachtmaster Offshore and RYA Cruising Instructor. Set in an idyllic location, this program promises an enriching, career-enhancing experience in an inspiring environment. It is also a highly cost effective way of training.
2 years
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Flying Fish pioneered Yachtmaster Fast Track training in the UK in 1993 and delivered our first Fast Track courses in Australia in 1996.
Since then, we’ve grown into a leading professional sailing school, delivering RYA programmes that are widely respected throughout the global sailing and yachting industry.
Each year, we review and refine our courses based on student feedback and evolving best practice. The result is one of the most effective pathways to professional RYA Yachtmaster and AMSA Sailing Master certification in Australia.
Join us for a professional training experience in one of the world’s most inspiring sailing locations.
Flying Fish Sailing is based in Middle Harbour, one of the most protected and picturesque parts of Sydney’s world-famous harbour.
Port Jackson — which includes Sydney Harbour, Middle Harbour, and North Harbour — covers more than 55 km² and is the largest natural deep-water harbour in the world. It’s also consistently ranked among the world’s most beautiful harbours.
With countless bays, islands, and inlets to explore, plus iconic landmarks such as the Harbour Bridge and Opera House, Sydney provides an exceptional training environment for aspiring Yachtmasters. The harbour is rich in marine life, with over 613 species identified to date.
Thanks to warm summer temperatures and excellent year-round sailing conditions, Sydney is one of the best places in the world to learn, train, and qualify as a Yachtmaster.
Flying Fish employs a team of experienced and highly qualified RYA instructors, many of whom trained with Flying Fish themselves.
Our instructors hold RYA Cruising Instructor or Yachtmaster Instructor qualifications, alongside a broad range of senior certifications, including Yachtmaster Examiners, Ocean Instructors, Instructor Trainers, and Senior Dinghy, Powerboat, and Windsurfing Instructor ratings.
Our guiding principle is friendly, professional instruction, recognising that every expert sailor was once a beginner.
Training takes place aboard a fleet of well-maintained, offshore-capable yachts, supported by RIB safety boats and a range of dinghies, windsurfers, and paddleboards.
For many of our students, Yachtmaster training is the first step toward a professional career on the water.
The global yachting industry offers diverse career opportunities for qualified RYA Yachtmasters, from charter and delivery work to superyacht crew and officer roles.
Working on yachts and superyachts can open the door to international travel, strong earning potential, and long-term job satisfaction. With the right training and support, it’s a realistic and rewarding career path.
Flying Fish has been helping students start yachting careers for over 25 years, and our global graduate network now spans sailing yachts, motor yachts, and superyachts worldwide.
We recommend that interstate and international Fast Track students stay nearby in Manly, close to our Sydney training base.
Manly offers beaches, cafés, and a relaxed coastal lifestyle, while still being well connected to the city. The ferry provides an easy commute to Sydney CBD, with direct access to Middle Harbour Yacht Club.
For students needing accommodation, we can arrange comfortably furnished crew apartments within walking distance of Manly Beach. There are also plenty of short- and medium-term rental options available locally if you prefer to book independently.
