Flying Fish Sailing

Flying Fish Sailing Flying Fish Sailing - 25 years of professional training, more than 1 million miles at sea! Courses, lessons, hire. Yacht charter, corporate training and events

Sydney’s premier RYA-approved sailing school offering beginner sailing, boat licence & radio courses, watersports (dinghy, windsurf, SUP) and advanced professional training for yacht captains, superyacht crew and offshore sailors for 25 years Royal Yachting Association and Australian Sailing accredited sailing courses from beginner to Yachtmaster Ocean. Our Yachtmaster Fast Track Courses are well

known internationally and provide a reliable route to professional qualifications and employment in the sailing and superyacht industry. Adventure sailing passages to the Whitsunday Islands and Lord Howe as well as the annual

Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race, Hamilton Island Race week

Short courses for NSW Boat Licence and RYA Powerboat Level 2, Safety and Sea Survival, Marine Radio and First Aid

Windsurfing, Dinghy Sailing, Wing-foil, SUP.

28/05/2026

Escape the Sydney winter and step straight into the Whitsundays 🌴

The RYA Day Skipper Practical isn’t just a course — it’s a full week on the water, building real capability in one of the most iconic sailing destinations in the world.

Think:
✔ Warm trade winds
✔ Crystal clear water
✔ Island anchorages
✔ Daily hands-on skippering

You’ll cover navigation, boat handling, passage planning and decision-making — all while living aboard and sailing through the Whitsunday Islands.

By the end of the week, you’ll have the confidence to take charge — and your RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate (with eligibility for the ICC for European charters).

LIMITED SPOTS - BOOK NOW! https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/sailing-school/safety-radio-maintenance/166-rya-day-skipper-practical-whitsundays/

Trade winter for 26°C and time on the water.

27/05/2026

Ready to take the helm?

Get your Powerboat Certificate with FF and unlock a whole new level of confidence on the water 🚤

Whether you’re chasing weekend adventures, building your skills, or stepping into the world of boating for the first time, this course gives you the essentials — from boat handling and high-speed manoeuvres to safety, rules of the water and real-world decision making.

It’s hands-on, fast-paced and seriously fun… and by the end, you’ll be in control and ready to go.

Spots fill quickly — jump in and get qualified with FF.


🚤 Get your NSW Boat Licence in just ONE day with Flying Fish!

Skip the hassle and get qualified the fun way — this hands-on course covers everything you need, including theory, on-water training, and your test, all guided by expert instructors.

Perfect for adults and kids aged 12+ — and you can even add your Jetski (PWC) Licence when you book for the full experience on the water 🌊

https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/catalogue/81-nsw-boat-licence/

Secure your spot now and get out on the water with confidence.

26/05/2026

From the Netherlands to Sydney Harbour 🇳🇱⛵🇦🇺

Meet Benno, who recently completed his Yachtmaster training with Flying Fish Sydney — taking on challenging conditions, building confidence on the water and successfully earning his qualification with flying colours.

Combining determination, skill and a passion for sailing, Benno embraced every part of the journey and became a valued part of the crew along the way.

Congratulations Benno — we can’t wait to see where your next adventure takes you.

22/05/2026

Sail 1,000 nautical miles down Australia’s east coast from the Whitsundays to Sydney building real offshore experience along the way.

Departing Hamilton Island, the passage heads south via the Keppel Islands, K’gari (Fraser Island), Mooloolaba, Southport, Coffs Harbour and Port Stephens before arriving in Sydney.

You’ll take part in navigation, watchkeeping, night sailing, heavy weather preparation, helming, sail trim and onboard operations — as an active crew member, not an observer.
By the end of the passage, you’ll have logged significant offshore miles and completed Yachtmaster qualifying passages aboard a Beneteau First 40 with experienced Royal Yachting Association instructors.

24 August – 4 September 2026 — 3 places remaining

https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/sailing-school/safety-radio-maintenance/33-whitsunday-islands-to-sydney/

Huge congratulations to Mags and Brett on passing their Yachtmaster qualifications today! 👏⚓️Brett successfully passed h...
22/05/2026

Huge congratulations to Mags and Brett on passing their Yachtmaster qualifications today! 👏⚓️

Brett successfully passed his YM Coastal and Mags passed her YM Offshore — an incredible achievement and a reflection of all the hard work, dedication and hours on the water.

Well deserved and very exciting to see what adventures lie ahead. 🌊⛵️

18/05/2026

Sydney → Whitsundays
1,000 nautical miles of offshore sailing, island stopovers, trade winds and life at sea.

Leave Sydney and sail 1,000 nautical miles north to the Whitsundays aboard a race-tuned Beneteau First 40.

Sailing via Coffs Harbour, Southport, Mooloolaba and K’gari (Fraser Island), you’ll gain real offshore experience in changing conditions — from cool southern starts to tropical trade winds.

You’ll take part in navigation, watchkeeping, heavy weather preparation, helming, sail trim and onboard operations as an active crew member throughout the passage.

By the end, you’ll have logged 1,000 sea miles and completed Yachtmaster qualifying passages with experienced Royal Yachting Association instructors.

23 June – 8 July 2026 — 2 places remaining! BOOK NOW https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/sailing-school/safety-radio-maintenance/35-sydney-to-the-whitsunday-islands/

14/05/2026

After more than 25 years away from offshore racing, Iain Wilcock returned to the water under very different circumstances — joining Flying Fish for the Rolex Sydney to Hobart following a cancer diagnosis.

“The decision wasn’t really about the race itself,” he says. “I needed something structured, something that would keep me focused. Offshore sailing does that — there’s no room for distraction.”

Preparing with Flying Fish in Sydney meant safety drills, man overboard exercises and qualifying passages — building habits that matter when conditions turn difficult.

“Leaving the harbour is the moment it changes. Within minutes you’re in three-metre swell, 20 knots plus, and you settle into that offshore rhythm.”

For Iain, the race wasn’t about drama or big moments.

“It’s about consistency. Clear communication, sticking to process, not overreacting. The boat matters, but how the crew operates matters more.”

Flying Fish and crew went on to finish 3rd in division — proof that solid preparation carries through offshore.

Tia joined Flying Fish three years ago with a background in fine dining and housekeeping — and a dream of breaking into ...
13/05/2026

Tia joined Flying Fish three years ago with a background in fine dining and housekeeping — and a dream of breaking into the superyacht industry 🛥️

Using her savings to take the leap, she turned her land-based experience into a successful yachting career. Her story is a reminder that transferable skills, determination and backing yourself can take you further than you think ⚓

https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/work-on-yachts/

11/05/2026

Swap winter in Sydney for the Whitsundays 🌴

The RYA Competent Crew course is your introduction to sailing — set in warm water, steady trade winds, and some of the best cruising grounds in the world.

No experience needed. Just step onboard.

Over 5 days you’ll learn to:
✔ Steer and trim sails
✔ Handle ropes and mooring lines
✔ Assist with onboard operations
✔ Build confidence as an active crew member

You’ll live aboard, sail daily, and learn by doing — not by watching.

By the end of the week, you’ll leave with your RYA Competent Crew certificate and the confidence to step onto any yacht as part of the crew.

📅 13–17 July — Full
📅 20–24 July — 2 places remaining
📅 27–31 July — 3 places remaining
📅 3–7 August — 2 places remaining

From first sail to competent crew — all in 26°C clear blue water.
https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/catalogue/165-rya-competent-crew-whitsundays/

07/05/2026

Not all weekends need a plan.

Just get on the water.

With Flying Fish Australia, it’s easy — show up, step onboard, and the rest just happens.
☀️ Sun out.
🌬️ Wind up.
🌊 Sydney Harbour doing its thing.
🤝 Meet good people.

It’s one of those days you don’t overthink…
and end up talking about all week.

Who’s in? https://flyingfishsailing.com.au/sailing-school/learn-to-sail/

Address

Middle Harbour Yacht Club-Lower Parriwi Road, The Spit
Sydney, NSW
2088

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+61299698590

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