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

Safety and Sea Survival Refresher Course Closed
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Tue 23 Nov 2021 08:30 — 16:30
Maritime Centre, Airlie Beach
Course Number 2146 - 2 day, 1 night RYA Start Yachting Course
Sat 20 Nov 2021 07:00 — Sun 21 Nov 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
RYA Diesel Engine Course
Mon 08 Nov 2021 09:00 — 16:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2141 RYA Competent Crew/Dayskipper
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Sun 17 Oct 2021 19:00 — Fri 22 Oct 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
2137 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper course
Sun 19 Sep 2021 19:00 — Fri 24 Sep 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Face to Face Dayskipper theory and exam August 2021 Closed
Mon 16 Aug 2021 08:00 — Thu 16 Sep 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Course Number 2135 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper Closed
Tue 31 Aug 2021 19:00 — Sun 05 Sep 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Sea Safety and Survival Closed
Sun 29 Aug 2021 08:00 — Mon 30 Aug 2021 16:30
E-Learning & Wet Drill, Coral Sea marina
Hamilton Island Race Week --Course Number 2134 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Sun 22 Aug 2021 19:00 — Fri 27 Aug 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
Airlie Race Week --Course Number 2132 RYA Comp Crew / Dayskipper
Thu 12 Aug 2021 19:00 — Tue 17 Aug 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach
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
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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
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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
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Sun 23 May 2021 19:00 — Fri 28 May 2021 17:00
Airlie Beach