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

					  I have just had a week on Samsara and it was fantastic. The yacht is beautiful, clean and spacious... the swimming platform to die for. The food was excellently planned,... read more plentiful and tasty... I was active all week but still managed to put weight on... having a meal prepared and in the fridge was so welcomed after a days sailing. Gary is a fantastic teacher and coach. He using a nurturing approach to help build your confidence. He was very attentive and safety conscious, readily sharing his knowledge and never seeming to tire of answering questions...even when I asked him something for a second or third time. I cannot recommend Gary and Oceanwest Sailing highly enough and have already booked my next trip!				
Jaci-Mason
March 21, 2021 

					  I realise my header sounds a bit corny, but nevertheless true. I’ve spend 50 years on the water sailing windsurfers, day sailers and leisure yachts. Self taught, I thought it... read more was about time to learn how to do

it properly. So after 50hrs of theory (I’m not a good student) I was booked with Nick MacPherson to complete my ‘practical’. WOW!..I learned more in 5 days than I had in my 50 years on the water and Nick’s patience, attention to detail and great humour made it an overall great experience! So, if you are serious about sailing, I strongly suggest you join Oceanwest and you’ll come out a much better sailer on the other side. Thanks Nick/Gary!				
alexkok2019
December 18, 2021 

					  Completed my 5 day Competent Crew course with Gary and Oceanwest Charters. 

I had a fantastic week. Having never stepped foot on a yacht, I walked away feeling... read more very confident with the concepts of sailing as well as the technical details of the boat.

The course was well thought out, each one of us had plenty of time practising each new skill, we had ample time for relaxing and enjoying a swim, and the food was great. 

The course went above and beyond by including skills such as parking the boat in the marina and night sailing.

Overall I thought it was great value for money (a steal in fact) and I will be back to do more courses next summer				
mp27536
March 23, 2021