Learn to Sail courses. Sydney by Sail is a fully accredited sailing school, conducting learn to sail courses from beginners up to advanced levels. Beginners start with the Introductory (Level One) course, moving up to Competent Crew (Level 2), the one-day Spinnaker Course (Level 3) and the (Level 4) Skipper course, which is for anyone striving to reach the level of captain, or helmsman. We also conduct a Bareboat Charter course, for anyone planning to charter a yacht in the aquatic playgrounds of the world. We offer the Competent Crew package – covering levels 1 and 2, and the Skipper Course Package – which takes participants all the way through from Beginner level to Inshore Skipper. For an added bit of fun and adventure, we take part in twilight racing, in summer, and the winter racing series. This really is heart in the mouth hands-on action, certain to lift your adrenaline level.

Yacht charter. You can charter any or all of our yachts for full or half-day charters to explore the many delights of Sydney Harbour. You can choose a skippered charter – where we provide a skipper for you, or a bareboat charter – where you take the yacht out yourself – but only if you have the necessary experience. You’ll find all the charter rates for shoulder and peak season on this website. We also offer charters for some of the year’s biggest events, including New Year’s Eve, Boxing Day and Australia Day. Look at the rates for these special charters on this website. In our Leisure and social sailing, we have a full range of sailing activities perfect for everyone from overseas visitors to locals looking for something special on the water.

Our Port Jackson Explorer scheduled daily sailing trips are a great option for people with limited time. These three-hour sails take you under the Sydney Harbour Bridge and past the iconic Sydney Opera House on one of our luxury Hunter yachts. You can sit back and enjoy the view or become part of the crew triming the sails and taking the helm. For a romantic night with a difference, choose our BnB on Sea overnight luxury package, where you and your loved one will be taken out on Sydney Harbour on one of our stunning luxury yachts and will drop anchor in a secluded cove. The skipper will say goodnight and leave you with a gourmet meal, a bottle of champagne and a jaw-dropping view over the city skyline. You can enjoy a night of romance on the water, and, after he comes to pick you up in the morning, you will enjoy a huge breakfast at Cockle Bay. We have plenty of fantastic feedback from former BnB clients on the website.

For a bit of adventure with your sailing trip, try the Awesome Foursome. It’s the ultimate Sydney Experience including the fantastic Skywalk, a refreshing sail on Sydney Harbour, dinner at a top restaurant and a night on one of our luxury yachts. The Sail, Dine & Stay package is another excellent choice – sail on Sydney Harbour, dine at a top restaurant and stay at a four and a half-star Sydney hotel, including breakfast this package is a must for all ages. The package also includes breakfast. Sydney by Sail has gift vouchers for many of our sailing experiences, including for learn to sail courses, BnB on Sea, Port Jackson Explorer three-hour sails, Awesome Foursome and Sail, Dine & Stay packages. Dining on board, our catering is provided by the award-winning Mode Group, who prepares the menus for our BnB on Sea, corporate activities and full-day yacht charters. You can have a look at the Onboard Menus on the website, and rest assured, there will be plenty for everyone to eat.

Syndicated Yacht Ownership. Have you always wanted to own your own yacht ? Sydney By Sail, in conjunction with US Yachts, are offering you the opportunity through their syndicated yacht ownership program. You experience The full benefits of private yacht ownership at a fraction of the price. Why not check out what models are available right now?

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