Sailing School

Welcome to the RQYS Sailing School

We offer a wide variety of both practical and theory courses. From single person dinghies to 40 foot yachts, we’ve got all of your training needs covered!

No matter what your age or level of experience, we can help increase your sailing knowledge and skills.

Junior Development Plan

The Squadron is currently embarking on a Junior Development Plan to improve Junior Sailing at the Squadron. For more information on this, click here to read the mainsheet article (pdf) by Rear Commodore Peter Conde.

Adult Courses

Introduction to Sailing (12 to 80 Years)

Saturday August – 8th | 15th | 22nd | 29th (4 Weeks) Book Now!
September School Holidays (12 – 17 Years) 21st – 23rd September Book Now!

The perfect course for adults wanting to learn to sail!

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Better Sailing

Sunday August – 9th | 16th | 23rd Book Now!
Saturday November – 7th | 14th | 21st Book Now!

For students who have finishing an Introduction to Sailing course, and want to further their skills and learn about racing

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Ladies Sailing

Every Thursday Afternoon! Book Now!

A great way to get out on the water midweek. With this course catering to all skill levels and running from 1100 to 1445, it’s easy to have an enjoyable day on the water and still get back in time to pick up the kids from school!

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Kids Courses

Junior Sailing Program (7 to 12 Years)

Every Saturday Morning! Book Now!

For 7 to 12 year olds who want to Learn to Sail!

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Pacer Racer

Every Saturday Afternoon! Book Now!

For 12 to 18 year olds who want to go race Pacers every weekend. Perfect for Team Sailors and those who want to get into fleet racing.

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Sail & Play – School Holiday Program

June / July 09 (3 Day Program) – June 29 – July 1 Limited Places!
September / October 09 (5 Day Program) – September 28 – October 2 Book Now!
December 09 (5 Day Program) – 14 – 18 December Book Now!
January 2010 (5 Day Program) – 18 – 22 January Book Now!

For 7 to 13 year olds who think Sailing, Raft Building, Knots, Island Adventures, Sailing Science, Kites, Team Building and Navigation sounds like a load of fun!

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Theory Courses

Radio Operators License

Sunday 2 August
Sunday 4 October
Sunday 6 December

Essential for anyone wanting to use a MF/HF or VHF radio
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Recreational Marine Drivers Licence

Every Saturday! Book Now!

A legal requirement for powerboat usage in Queensland

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Coastal Navigation

8th/9th August Book Now!

Designed for the mariner who wants to know how to safely navigate a passage our Navigation course runs over two full days

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Safety and Sea Survival Course

11th/12th JulyBook Now!

Conducted in both the classroom (14 hours) and in the water (3-4 hours) the course covers all aspects of safety and survival

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Yachting Courses

Introduction to Yachting

Saturday and Sundays! Book Now!

Get a taste of yachting in this one day course!

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Competent Crew Course

3 x Weekends Book Now!
1 x Week (Mon – Fri) Book Now!

The perfect way to learn all the basics of yachting. This course involves staying on board the yacht… a qualification and holiday in one!

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Day Skipper Course

Theory Component:

14 x Evenings Book Now!
1 x Week (Mon – Fri) Book Now!

Practical Component:

3 x Weekends Book Now!
1 x Week (Mon – Fri) Book Now!

With both a Theory and Practical element, the Day Skipper course is for students who have completed Competent Crew, or have prior sailing experience.

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