Learn Sailing at Yachtmaster Sailing School
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Yachtmaster Sailing School offers comprehensive sailing training on Port Phillip Bay near Melbourne, suitable for beginners, charterers, and professionals.
- Training sessions: Courses include helming, navigating, sail handling, and all yacht duties, with practical learning on yachts rather than just classrooms.
- Course levels: From beginner to advanced RYA certifications such as Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster Theory and practical exam preparation.
- Fast Track program: For sailors with some experience but no formal qualifications, tailored to individual backgrounds to complete RYA certificates efficiently.
- Additional training: Sea Safety & Survival, Marine Radio Operators Licence (MROCP), Diesel Engine maintenance, and navigation theory are also offered.
- Membership and participation: Enrollment is course-based, enabling participants to gain recognized sailing qualifications and practical experience to advance their sailing skills and credentials.
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| Activities : | Water Sports - Sailing |
| Gender : | Any |
| Days : | Undisclosed - Contact Organiser |
| Age Group : | 12 to 17 |
| Level : | Undisclosed - Contact Organiser |
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