Sailing Away School of Sailing in New Zealand - RYA recognised

Provider: Sailing Away School of Sailing
Location: Mission Bay, Auckland, New Zealand

Phone: 09 521 2387

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Overview:

Learn to Sail in Auckland with Sailing Away - RYA approved international sailing and yachting courses. Sailing lessons for beginners to advanced. Exclusive skippered charters. Book now for weekend and midweek sessions for Spring. Gain international qualifications to sail a charter yacht in the Mediterranean. ICC - International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft is now available for New Zealanders. Contact us to book your ICC practical test. Gift vouchers available. Sailing Away offers sailing courses and lessons for all ages and all levels of experience on a modern 32-foot yacht. Learning to sail is made easy with a range of options from single sessions to five-day, 4 night away courses. See our list of courses and full details on services and charter options offered by Sailing Away School of Sailing. ICC practical exam. Sailing Yacht: Take sailing lessons on Auckland Harbour aboard 'French Connection', our modern 32 foot Beneteau Oceanis. 'French Connection' has a tiller, not a wheel, to give a totally hands-on experience. All the equipment is modern and easy to use. Sailing Courses: The Sailing Away programmes cater for beginners to advanced sailing. Courses cover all practical aspects of helmsmenship, seamanship, personal safety and navigation. Gain an internationally recognised Royal Yachting Association (R.Y.A) or Yachting New Zealand Keelboat Sailing qualification. Take an ICC Practical Exam for chartering.

Sailing Instructor

Your sailing instructor is Suzanne Bourke, who has been sailing all her life in a wide range of yachts, from dinghies to keelers. Suzanne has over 20 years experience as a school teacher and has taught people of all ages and nationalities to sail for the last 15 years. She is a qualified Yachting New Zealand instructor and has been sailing master at two Auckland yacht clubs. Suzanne is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Yachtmaster Offshore Instructor. Sailing Away School of Sailing is affiliated internationally as a RYA Sailing School and offers the full range of RYA courses to suit all levels of ability from beginners to advanced sailors. With Suzanne’s patience and skills you will feel completely at ease learning to sail aboard ‘French Connection’.

General pricing info.

Additional Comments: * All Live aboard courses have full meals provided * Quality catering will complement your course * Bedding and full provision of the yacht is also provided * A full set of wet weather gear is available for use if required * Low season rates apply from June - August with discounts available for group bookings * Ladies only courses available * Course dates can be tailor-made to suit your requirements * Maximum 4 people per course * Individual and sole charter tuition available, additional rates apply

RYA / Yachting NZ Courses Prices
RYA Start Yachting / Yachting NZ Level 1: 2 * 5 hours
RYA Start Yachting / YNZ Lev 1: 2 days & 1 night
RYA Competent Crew for Beginners: 5 days & 4 nights
RYA Competent Crew / Yachting NZ Level 2: 3 days & 2 nights
RYA Day Skipper / Boatmaster Practical: 5 days & 4 nights
RYA Coastal Skipper - Coastal Advanced: 5 days & 4 nights
Other Courses
A Sailing Experience: 5 hours, 10am to 3pm
ICC - International Certifcate of Competence
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Gift Vouchers

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NZ$895.00 plus CBES fee
NZ$400/day per person
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About the area:

Sail among the fifty idyllic islands that make up Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. Anchor each night in a different bay and experience authentic New Zealand cuisine.

How to Get Here:

We are located on Pier G61, Westhaven Marina, Auckland. Westhaven Marina is on the waterfront of Auckland City where the Auckland Harbour Bridge meets the land. French Connection under sail