Welcome to Sunshine Sailing Australia
Sunshine Sailing Australia is your premier sailing school nestled on the stunning Sunshine Coast, a jewel within the greater Brisbane area. We specialize in providing top-tier RYA (Royal Yachting Association) training on both catamarans and monohulls, tailored for sea adventurers of all skill levels. You can even earn your International Certificate of Competency along the way. Recognised as one of Australia’s leading sail training and experience providers our sailing lessons are taught in the class room and on the waters around Mooloolaba, Gold Coast, Whitsundays Islands, Lord Howe Island and Brisbane.
Learn to Sail
Discover the joys of Sailing! Would you like the freedom and knowledge to sail to amazing places and see new parts of the world from the sea?
Boating Careers
Ready to set sail on a new careerpath? Eager to explore new horizons and experience the world from the sea? Let us guide your on your journey to success.
Course Search
Ready to set sail into the next chapter of your sailing journey? Let us assist you in finding the perfect fit for your needs, we’re here to help.
Discover the joys of Sailing
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Are you ready to set sail on a new career path?
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What our past students have to say!
I am signed up for the Yachtmaster Fast Track and have just completed 2 x 6 days sailing from Brisbane to Yeppoon then Yeppoon to Hamilton Island (Competent Crew & Mile Builder). I have had a fantastic time and can’t wait for the start of my next course in a couple of weeks. Our instructor Finn has been great – very patient, calm and an excellent teacher. I knew it would be fun but the last two weeks have surpassed my expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Sunshine Sailing School.
ALISON KIRKWOOD
Last month we completed our Competent Crew onboard Giddy Up out of Newport. Our Captain, Peter, was excellent in guiding us through our course and showed excellent knowledge of sailing and of Moreton Bay. We had the added advantage of welcoming Will onboard and he was equally helpful and answered any questions the crew had. We completed two night sails and a pilotage up the Brisbane River which was amazing. Our growth and confidence over the 5 days has encouraged us to get ready for our Day Skipper Course. Thanks to Rachael and Dave for facilitating and going above and beyond to ensure our experience was a great one!
DONNA PASCOE
What an experience!
We did the competent crew course with Pete and had an absolute blast..
The boat was great to learn on very comfortable and Pete was a phenomenal instructor and a bottomless well of knowledge..
I highly recommend anyone wanting go from absolute novice ( as I am) to feeling useful on a boat to give this course a go..
TONY WATTS
Great sailing school! Did a RYA Fast track up to Coastal Skipper and feel I’ve gained relevant and useful skill for safe and fun sailing. John and Carl and the team of instructors are very helpful in helping out toward your success and getting confidence in your theoretical and practical skill. Would do again in an heartbeat.
SACHA BERLINGUETTE – CHABOT COURSE COMPLETED 7TH APRIL 2019
Undertook the Day Skipper course from Maloolaba to Yeppoon with Peter as our skipper and had a very informative and great learning experience. The course gave us the opportunity to undertake 24 hours of night sailing under an extremely competent skipper to become familiar with what is expected and required. We also experienced sailing in fog which was invaluable as it removed the fear factor of the unknown. Overall it was a very well run course that provided a good foundation for the more difficult aspects of sailing which all sailors should be comfortable with.
CHRIS S
Went sailing with these guys. Can’t praise them enough. Incredibly helpful, friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately I felt a little sea sick and they were totally understanding, with lots of helpful tips.
I was only on a one day sail, but they were keen to get me learning asap.
Give them a try, I’m sure you won’t regret it!
GAIL STUART
