Training

Photo: Fountaine Pajot 43 catamaran

June 26 - A new niche inbound tourism market is emerging in Australia with tourists from the UK, Europe, South Africa and Canada combining their Australian holiday with a maritime training course. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has recently started to offer its internationally recognised and acclaimed courses through selected training centres in Australia. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0626e.htm

June 25 - The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) launches its Australian training operations at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on Thursday July 13. The launch of the not-for-profit organization, which is the world’s largest and oldest marine training organization, will be attended by HRH The Princess Royal (Princess Anne), who is the president of the RYA. Media release by Susan Boyd at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0625.htm

June 22 - Sea Safety and Survival Revalidation made easier -
Sailors that have completed more than 2,500 offshore nautical miles over the last 5 years will be able to complete and sign a declaration to that effect, listing any races or passages that go to make up the miles sailed. Those in a position to sign such a declaration will be entitled to enrol on the shorter, update course (1 day) if they wish, rather than repeat the whole SSSC (2 days). Media release by Yachting Australia at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0622.htm

June 12 - Join the crew on Kioni, a Beneteau 47.7, racing north. On July 29 Kioni will compete in the 914nm race from Sydney to Mackay before competing in Airlie Beach Race Week (August 10-17)and Hahn Premium Race Week at Hamilton Island (August 18-26). Positions on the cruise back to Sydney are also available. Familiarisation and training days will be held in June and July. Contact Sailing Services http://www.sailingservices.com.au Mobile: 0438 082 616

June 3 - Hot Winter Specials at Pacific Sailing School
- Try Sailing Lesson - only $50 (normally $95). Two hours on Sydney Harbour
- Try Spinnaker Lesson - only $50. Two hours exciting sailing on a J24
- $100 discount on all sailing courses
- $50 off a second course
- C5 - Small Craft Safety Course ½ Price $198 – September 3 & 9. This course provides great background knowledge for Competent Crew certificate and Power Boat Licence.
Ph: 02 9326 2399 http://www.pacificsailingschool.com.au

May 16 - The TAFE NSW Open Training & Education Network (OTEN) is offering the Yachting Australia Sea Safety Survival Certificate to people wishing to revalidate their qualification. The cost of the course is $110 and special rates are available to sailing schools. OTEN is conducting sea survival sessions at the Qantas Jet Base on the following Saturdays: June 17, August 19, September 16, November 4 and 18, and December 2. For full details, visit: http://www.oten.edu.au/oten/maritime Ph: (02) 9715 8475 or email: oten.maritime@tafensw.edu.au

May 2 - Sunsail offers sailing enthusiasts an opportunity to learn racing skills while competing in the 2006 Hahn Premium Race Week on Hamilton Island from August 19-26. Experience the thrill of regatta racing, but also learn race tactics, course planning, sail trimming, race start sequences, racing rules, spinnaker hoisting and retrieving plus more. AUD$2,765 per person includes nine nights accommodation aboard a Beneteau 411 yacht, tuition costs, most meals and many incidental charges. Sailing skills to a minimum of Competent Crew level are required. Media release at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0502b.htm

May 1 - Southern Cross Yachting will promote the first Australian RYA training courses on catamarans at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show on May 18 – 21. The liveaboard courses on board a luxury Fountaine Pajot 43 can be completed over weekends or five days with a maximum of five students and include all meals. Courses depart from Manly Harbour, Brisbane. http://www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

April 24 - Winter is a great time to learn sailing theory and to complete a course before the next summer season. Too busy for a classroom? Then try LEARN to SAIL by MAIL delivering correspondence courses since 1993 for Inshore Skipper, Navigation and Weather. Visit http://www.learntosailbymail.com or contact jim.orrell@bigpond.com.

April 10 - A free information session to kick-start a career in the megayacht industry will be conducted at the Sanctuary Cove International Boatshow on Sunday May 21 in the Village Theatre. The information session will provide details on salaries, lifestyle, qualifications and employment opportunities, ranging from skipper to engineer, and barman to hostess. Register your interest with Yachting Queensland Ph 617 3393 6788 http://www.sanctuarycoveboatshow.com.au

April 3 - Sail from Hervey Bay to Hamilton Island - Due to a late cancellation Sunsail have 3 spots remaining on their April MileCatchers Voyage between Hervey Bay and Hamilton Island, departing April 14. The ten day voyage involves cruising the Great Sandy Straights inside Fraser Island before heading to the Whitsundays. Depending on weather conditions, stops are scheduled for Lady Musgrave and Lady Elliot Islands, the Percy Isles and the southern Whitsunday Islands. Toll free Ph: 1800 803 988 http://www.sunsail.com.au

Mar 29 - Safety and Sea Survival Course review information from Yachting Australia, including update course at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0329g.htm

Mar 15 - OTEN's Celestial Navigation course is delivered by correspondence. The course teaches the art of plotting your position by observation of the moon, sun and stars. It's designed to be studied in small chunks over 12 months, but can be finished sooner. Cost of the course is $180. Click on the following link for further details and an enrolment form: http://www.oten.edu.au/oten/study/courses/CILS/coursedetails.cfm?CID=23873

Feb 10 - Positions Vacant - Sailing Instructors
Pacific Sailing School is seeking people with great people skills to teach sailing on J24s. Must be an Australian resident and available one day on weekends on a regular basis. Either extensive dinghy racing or J24 regatta background experience preferred. Please call Stephen or Vickie on 02 9326 2399 http://www.pacificsailingschool.com.au

Jan 6 - NSW Maritime, will host a number of free boating seminars in inland regions in January and February, providing those who are new to boating with the necessary basic safety, equipment and boating rule information. Media release with places and times at http://www.boatingoz.com.au/news06/0106.htm

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