Welcome to Mainstay Sailing current courses page.

Whether you have never been on a yacht, or you just want to learn a bit more, we offer professionally run courses which will give you internationally recognised qualifications.

If you are planning to charter locally or internationally, we can offer courses which will give you the knowledge and ability to make it safe and enjoyable, as well as the certificate to present to the charter company.

Our practical courses are run on “Mohawk” a Bennetau 40.7, which is ideal for training in a safe and comfortable environment. Our training ground is The Whitsunday Islands. Your instructors are RYA qualified and will ensure your learning experience is fun, and exciting. We adapt the courses to suit all learning styles and personal preferences. The accommodation and food will set the ideal learning environment to ensure that you have a fantastic week with us.

Courses are conducted from Coral Sea Marina South in Airlie Beach - The beautiful Whitsunday region of Australia.

We look forward to sailing with you soon!

Past events

Adventure sailing to Great Barrier Reef (by invitation only)
Fri 06 Aug 2021 21:30 — Sun 08 Aug 2021 15:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2130 RYA Comp Crew / Coastal Skipper
Sold out
Fri 30 Jul 2021 19:00 — Wed 04 Aug 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2128 RYA Dayskipper
Thu 15 Jul 2021 19:00 — Mon 19 Jul 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2127 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Sold out
Sun 04 Jul 2021 19:00 — Fri 09 Jul 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Marine Radio Exam (HF & VHF )
Sun 04 Jul 2021 08:00 — 16:30
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2126 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper Closed
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Mon 28 Jun 2021 19:00 — Fri 02 Jul 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
On line Fast Track Dayskipper and Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster theory course
Starts anytime when you enroll. You have 6 months to complete the course and exam.
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2123 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Mon 07 Jun 2021 19:00 — Fri 11 Jun 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Safety and Sea Survival Refresher Course Closed
Thu 10 Jun 2021 08:00 — 16:30
Wet Drill, Coral Sea marina
Course Number 2121 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Sold out
Sun 23 May 2021 19:00 — Fri 28 May 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Safety and Sea Survival Refresher Course Closed
Tue 25 May 2021 08:00 — 16:30
Wet Drill, Coral Sea marina
Marine Radio Exam (HF & VHF )
Sun 23 May 2021 08:00 — 16:30
Airlie Beach
Safety and Sea Survival Refresher Course Closed
Fri 21 May 2021 08:00 — 16:30
Wet Drill, Coral Sea marina
RYA Diesel Engine Course
Sold out
Tue 18 May 2021 08:00 — 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2120 - 2 day Boat Handling Course
Sat 15 May 2021 08:00 — Sun 16 May 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2118 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Sold out
Mon 03 May 2021 19:00 — Fri 07 May 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2116 RYA Comp Crew / Coastal Skipper
Sold out
Sun 18 Apr 2021 19:00 — Fri 23 Apr 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2114 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Thu 01 Apr 2021 19:00 — Tue 06 Apr 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2112 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Sun 21 Mar 2021 19:00 — Fri 26 Mar 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2110 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Sun 07 Mar 2021 19:00 — Fri 12 Mar 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach