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Catamaran Sailing School

Introducing the fantastic opportunity to undertake RYA Training courses on board a cruising catamaran. These RYA courses are delivered on board Seawind multihulls and are ideal for those thinking of buying or chartering a multihull either in Australia or abroad. Whether you plan to skipper the boat yourself or help someone else crew there is a course that is right for you.
Pacific Sailing School  

Multihull Central forms partnership with Pacific Sailing School

Multihull Central are delighted to form this partnership with Pacific Sailing School, based at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia. Pacific Sailing School a RYA accredited training provider, will offer 5 day practical training courses to Multihull owners and their crew. On successful completion the live-aboard courses will equip you with the skills, techniques and certifications required to sail or charter safely anywhere in the world. 

PSS Principle Terry Wise "I am delighted to be providing training for Multihull Central, a very successful group with over $17 million in sales last year. Their luxury boats attract people to the lifestyle, many of whom have not sailed before.

 

The Multihull students will join a Seawind cruising catamaran and depart from the Pacific Sailing School base to sail offshore to Pittwater for five days of training and then return with another offshore sail to Sydney. 

 

Courses

Pacific Sailing School RYA COMPETENT CREW COURSE

Great course for beginners and families. This course is for those wanting to be active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout  and assist in the daily routines of life sailing onboard where safety is paramount.

RYA Competent Crew Course – Practical (5 day, 4 nights on board)

  • $2,460 on Seawind 1170 includes provisioning on board
  • $2,460 on Seawind 1260 includes provisioning on board

Pacific Sailing School RYA DAY SKIPPER COURSE

Suits those preparing to skipper their own cruising catamaran.

This program of courses is designed to teach you to be the “Skipper” or take charge and combines both theoretical and on- water education. The skipper is responsible for the safety of the yacht and all crew. These responsibilities include weather forecasting, victualling, engine maintenance, sail selection and vessel handling, passage planning, watch keeping, navigation and pilotage.  The package varies depending on previous experience.

  • RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship Course – Virtual or Online theory (10 – 12 hours)
    • $390 includes kit – express posted overnight
  • RYA Day Skipper Shorebased theory (40 hours theory + exam)
    • ‘On Line’ $750 includes kit – express posted overnight
    • ‘Blended learning’ – online with 4 x 3 hour virtual zoom sessions (see Calendar) with a RYA Yachtmaster Instructor $1395 – includes kit
  • RYA Day Skipper Practical (5 day, 4 nights on board)
    • $2,460 on Seawind 1170 includes provisioning on board
    • $2,460 on Seawind 1260 includes provisioning on board

Notes

  • Add $150 AS registration, Insurance, Logbook and certificates.
  • 5% discount on program cost for 2 or more persons
  • Single supplement for private cabin POA

 

 

 

One Day Handover Training

This one-day handover to your vessel is an Introduction to your safety equipment, the engine, sails, basic boat handling skills and passage planning.

Fee $790 for 6 hours training on your own boat

Pacific Sailing School

 

 

Course Dates

To see latest course dates follow this link: https://pacificsailingschool.com.au/calendar/

Expression of Interest

For more information about the courses, dates or for any other information please leave us some contact details and we will get back to you ASAP.

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