About the school

Go learn to sail with this professional sailing school located in Airlie Beach; the gateway to the Whitsunday Islands and the wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

You’ll live and learn onboard a fabulous yacht as you learn to sail around the waters of the Whitsunday Islands – the perfect place to get to grips with life at sea.

This sailing school provides internationally recognised recreational and professional sailing qualifications approved by Yachting Australia and internationally by International Yachtmaster Training (IYT).

All courses take place onboard an approved sail training vessel, the Eureka II which is a modern Sydney 60 racing yacht.

In 2003 Eureka II won line honours in all 5 legs in its class of the Hamilton Island Yacht Race Week. In December 2004 Eureka II attempted the ultimate challenge, its fourth Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

Experience invigorating high performance sailing on a modern yacht with all the current racing technology.

Features

- Operating for over 10 years
- Crew are qualified Yachtmaster Offshore or Ocean instructors
- 2 crew onboard to teach you how to sail
- Permit to operate in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
- Plenty of free time to swim, relax and explore the rich marine life
- TV, DVD Player onboard
- Onboard internet access

School Location

School directions

By Taxi - Airlie Beach is centrally located on the Queensland Coast 150km north of Mackay and 300km south of Townsville. The nearest international airports are in Brisbane or Cairns. There are regular bus services to Airlie Beach alternatively, rent a car.

Full directions will be shown on your booking confirmation voucher.