Own Boat Training | Oceanwest

What is the Oceanwest Own Boat Training Programme all about?

Do you own a yacht but don’t feel confident enough to head off on coastal sailing adventures?

Do you want to build a solid foundation of core sailing and boating skills?

With the Oceanwest Own Boat Training programme we will tailor a programme to suit your needs exactly. We can run a one day session or why not book your RYA practical course on your own boat for up to 5 people. Competent Crew, Dayskipper, Coastal Skipper or even Yachtmaster prep. We can run all of the official RYA courses on your yacht.

You can learn how to confidently handle your yacht in confined spaces, practice safe and controlled berthing techniques in the marina.

Practice anchoring and pick up moorings, try your hand at Mediterranean mooring techniques, and recovering a man overboard.

Improve your skills with real life navigation and how to use your electronic equipment.

Learn pilotage techniques for entering and leaving harbour, plus how to plan a passage.

And much more – whatever you need to give you the confidence and skills to enjoy your yacht.

How does it work?

We come to you and deliver the training on your own yacht, on the river or on the ocean. Perth and SW region
Our highly skilled and experienced RYA sailing instructors will design a structured training programme for you.
One to one training or invite your family and friends
Book your training one session at a time to give you chance to consolidate your training in-between training sessions
All single sessions run for 6 hours and cost $795 (<100km from Bunbury) / $995 ( >100km radius from Bunbury as far north as Mindarie or as far south as Augusta) per session.
RYA 5 day live aboard sailing course – $4995 for up to 5 people. Areas covered as above.

To find out more, please give us a call on 0412 060 130 or email sailing@oceanwest.net.au

					  We chartered Oceanwest's Beneteau Oceanis 46, skippered by Nick for a sunset sail around Busselton Jetty. From the initial contact with Gary to book in the charter, we could tell... read more this was a highly professional operation compared to some of the experiences we've had with other organisations in the past which were haphazard. 

Starting at the Port Geographe Marina, we sailed out past the jetty and then alongside which was impressive given the shallow water and sand bars.

Nick is a very experienced sailor and he made sure that we were comfortable for the whole time by minimising the heeling the boat, leaving us to relax and take in the sights. We would definitely recommend going on a charter with Oceanwest, even taking advantage of a full day charter to see more of the area.				
Matthew A
January 27, 2020 

					  Had some great time completing the RYA day skipper course with OceanWest Charters in Busselton. 

Gary is an extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled and experienced teacher. And maybe the most... read more important excellent in transferring those sailing skills to his students. 

If you are looking for a sailing school in WA (either to learn how to sail or improve existing skills) I would highly recommend Oceanwest Charters from Geographe Bay. 

Gary's yacht is exceptional, near new and extremely comfy. I've been sailing the Mediterranean in the past years and spent weeks in a variety of sailing yachts but Gary's custom specked Beneteau Oceanis 41 beats them all. 

Marina in Geographe Bay is great with clean ablution block.

Food was delicious

If you're lucky having some strong winds you'll have some fun - not for the faint-hearted though 🙂

After such a great experience I have gladly booked another week in April this year to further build my sailing skills as there's a lot to learn from Gary.				
miloscirkovic
February 8, 2021 

					  Even though I've sailed for many years, I've realized after completing the RYA Navathome online theory and the 5 day practical course with Gary onboard his beautiful 41ft yacht Samsara,... read more that there's so much to learn and always a better / safer way of doing things out on the water. 

Gary is a highly skilled, knowledgeable and professional instructor. He has a very patient, friendly and relaxed manner that puts people at ease, promoting confidence and enthusiasm to learn, even in those with little or no sailing experience.

My partner and I greatly enjoyed our time on board Samsara. She is fast, spacious, comfortable and responsive across a broad range of weather conditions, making for an exciting and fun sail learning experience.

Gary, Joanne and their team at Oceanwest Charters run a highly efficient and professional sailing school. We highly recommend them for all sailors who want to take their sailing experience and knowledge to the next level.				
fcastino
December 16, 2020