About Whitsundays Marine Academy
The Whitsunday Marine Academy has been the pre-eminent sail training school in the Whitsunday Islands for over 10 years.
Over the years the Academy has focused on training sailors both recreationally and commercially, within the school, we have trained and developed a large number of deckhands through to Master Class 5 skippers. Some of these crew are working in the Whitsundays as charter skippers and others are now working internationally in the Super Yacht Industry.
In 2004 the Academy passed the accreditation process for International Yachtmaster Training and became one of the few schools in Australia accredited to teach the IYT program up to Master of Yachts Unlimited (Ocean). This is recognition of the quality and the professional status of the Academy.
We are a sailing school with a sense of adventure, where you will learn to sail with professionals. If you are looking for a sailing school where you can complete an internationally recognised courses. Which will be challenging and most importantly, fun, please contact us.
As professional sailors our instructors are qualified IYT Instructors with years of experience. We have been operating in the Whitsunday Islands for over 18 years and have developed a reputation for personalised service and training excellence.
Our sail training vessel is fully equipped for the level of course you are undertaking. It is in the requisite survey with Marine Safety Queensland and we have permits from the authorities to operate within the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park.
Learning to sail can range from 3 to 23 days. Enjoy the serenity of overnight anchoring in seccluded bays, while taking in the majesty of the "Milky Way." As your skipper prepares a sumptuous meal and you and your fellow crew mates discuss the adventures of the day.
"Our goal is to educate our clients in sailing and instil a level of passion and safety that helps them succeed in their endeavours on the water."
