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Sydney By Sail is fully accredited with
International Yacht Training Worldwide. We are the exclusive provider of
IYT courses in Sydney
IYT Worldwide was started in 2002 with
the purposes of standardising yacht training across the globe. IYT
Worldwide offers an entire range of recreational courses from entry level
sailing up to International Bareboat Skipper and Yachtmaster Offshore. No
other organisation offers such a diverse range of nautical training or is
as internationally accepted as IYT Worldwide - To follow this you could take part in the Night Sail, an evening of practical experience to help you gain a better understanding of yacht handling at night - The Sydney Harbour Bareboat Course is a great way for you to open the door to Bareboat chartering with Sydney By Sail during daylight hours - The International Crew Package guides you through all of the above courses in a value for money package that you can complete any time within 6 months of starting. - To follow take part in the VHF radio operator's certificate which is a short bolt-on course great for increasing your depth of knowledge. - After that is the International Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper Course where the aim is to increase your nautical knowledge sufficiently to be a watchkeeper onboard a bareboat yacht or a flotilla skipper in fair weather, daylight hours and within sight of land. A full day of theory tuition is followed by a full weekend sailing course - The International Bareboat Skipper Course is the next step which is a certificate of excellence for those who wish to take command of their own yachts confidently and safely or for those who wish to charter a small yacht for their family holiday - The International Certificate of Competence assessment is a full day course and enables you to gain the ICC subject to completing previous levels of experience. - Or consider the International Skipper Package which takes you from the beginning to a seasoned skipper (taking part in all of the above courses). Our Introduction to Yachting and International Crew courses are conducted aboard our Hunter 33 yachts, perfect for up to 5 students and the Instructor. For our Sydney Harbour Bareboat Charter course we also use our new Hunter 33 yachts. These yachts are also available for bareboat or skippered charter. For our International Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper and International Bareboat Skipper Courses, lessons are conducted on our Hunter 38 or Hunter 39 which comfortably cater for five students and up to two instructors for our sailing passages and offshore training. | ||||||
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Our fully licensed sailing instructors are highly experienced yachtsmen. Many have done the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, various long distance ocean crossings and international sailing events. All instructors are personally selected by Olympian Matt Hayes for their communication skills, patience, knowledge and sailing ability. Sail training courses run all year round on weekends and midweek. Two complementary three hour social races, conducted on the third Saturday of each month are also included. All students are entitled to discounts on further sailing courses, charters and packages. COURSE
OUTLINES
Introduction to Sailing Course - for the beginner sailor who wants to start from scratch International Crew Course - for the slightly experienced with approximately 10 days of sailing time. This course is also a minimum requirement for bareboat charter Night Sail - for those who wish to practise
sailing techniques at night
Sydney Harbour Bareboat Charter Course - The
Essential Guide to chartering a Sydney By Sail yacht on Sydney Harbour.
Learn operating procedures, troubleshooting, design and layout, sail
trimming and passage planning
International Crew Package - This very popular
package is the best value for money way to go from a beginner to an
International Crew member while gaining the necessary
experience
International Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper Course
- aimed at those who wish to become a watchkeeper onboard a bareboat yacht
or a flotilla skipper in daylight hours, within sight of land and in fair
weather
International Flotilla Skipper/Watchkeeper Package
- a great package for those who wish to learn sailing skills from a
beginners perspective up to the level of flotilla skipper
International Bareboat Skipper Course - Skipper
Course for the serious sailor who wants to cruise short distances up and
down the coast and wants the confidence to sail within enclosed waters in
most conditions
International Bareboat Skipper Package - For those
who are keen on going through the stages from beginner all the way up to
being able to confidently charter a bareboat yacht
International Certificate of Competence Assessment
- A full day for students to gain the widely recognised ICC enabling
students to charter yachts overseas
VHF Radio Operators Certificate - Short course
designed to give all the need to know information on operating a VHF
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