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 Yachtmaster 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 – $4500 for up to 5 people.
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
We are a group of five women who wanted to learn the basics of yachting on our own boat (Hanse 40) based in Fremantle. Gary was efficient and professional with... read more all aspects of the course, including the administration. We had perfect sunny weather and breezes for the two day course and so we were able to learn about and experience the yacht in all its glory - such as the "points of sail", man overboard routine, sailing terminology and, very importantly, working as a crew when leaving and entering the mooring. Gary was super patient and answered our many questions with grace and enthusiasm. We were all delighted with the course and, of course, receiving our certificates at the end. We would recommend Oceanwest Charters to anyone wanting to start from new, or going onto the more complex stages of yachting as some of us no doubt will in the future. Thank you Gary, Nick and Joanne.
whizzyPerth
November 8, 2020
I have just finished a Day Skipper course with Gary and crew. It was the best thing I have done for ages. An immaculate, modern yacht with the best facilities... read more and amazing instructors who made my course so easy to understand and the greatest adrenalin buzz . I recommend Oceanwest for any yacht courses and imagine that a charter with Gary, Joanne and Nick would be unrivaled in fun, education and pure pleasure. Thank you so much Gary and team
Alisdair S
November 4, 2019