Pacific Sailing School – RYA Courses
Introducing the fantastic opportunity to undertake Pacific Sailing School RYA Training courses on board a cruising catamaran. These RYA courses are delivered on board Seawind catamarans 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.
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.
“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.”
Terry Wise, PSS Principal
Our current courses
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)
$2,660 on Seawind 1170 includes provisioning on board
$2,660 on Seawind 1260 includes provisioning on board
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) ‘Online’ $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) on Seawind 1170 or 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
