Welcome to our Sailing Academy

The home of Olympic champions, Southport Yacht Club operates Australia’s largest sailing academy. Offering excellent facilities and a supportive learning environment, sailing at SYC is open to everyone from ages 7+ and all equipment including boats, buoyancy vests and buckets of encouragement are provided for each course. Safety boats manned by fully qualified instructors are on the water and ready to assist you with your training at any stage.

We offer sailing for all skill levels, from beginners and those seeking to improve and optimal their abilities through to high performance racing. If any or the courses listed are not suitable we can customise a course or session to meet your requirements.

  • No experience required
  • Qualified Instructors
  • Safe and Engaging Environment

WHY LEARN TO SAIL?

8 Reasons to Choose Sailing:

  • You’ll be healthier
  • You’ll be smarter
  • You’ll learn teamwork and sportsmanship
  • You’ll learn water safety
  • You’ll make friends
  • You’ll learn strong focus skills
  • You’ll learn problem-solving
  • You’ll be outdoors

 

E-LEARNING RESOURCES

Download Course Books:

Start Sailing Right Introductory Keelboats Book