Whitsundays, Australia
- Competent Crew
- Day Skipper
From Sunsail’s base on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays – the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef – guests can enroll on either Competent Crew or Day Skipper courses, both fully accredited by the Royal Yachting Association and each teaching valuable new skills in a fun and interactive way in a breathtakingly beautiful environment.
Hamilton Island is Australia’s most popular island vaacation destination. As well as having its own jet airport, ten cosmopolitan restaurants, an extensive range of accommodation and excellent marina facilities there’s also great shopping and more than 85 activities to choose from. It is the ultimate location for a resort holiday before or after your Sunsail sailing school course.
Hamilton Island is Australia’s most popular island vaacation destination. As well as having its own jet airport, ten cosmopolitan restaurants, an extensive range of accommodation and excellent marina facilities there’s also great shopping and more than 85 activities to choose from. It is the ultimate location for a resort holiday before or after your Sunsail sailing school course.
The sailing area
Rated as one of the world’s most beautiful sailing grounds, the Whitsundays has stunning natural landscapes, spectacular marine life, luxurious island resorts and an infinite selection of secluded anchorages. The 74 islands and islets that make up the Whitsunday group are surrounded by sparkling, calm waters and sheltered by the Great Barrier Reef. Ideal line-of-sight navigation makes sailing the Whitsundays as easy as it gets.
Tropical fish in a kaleidoscope of colours abound throughout this sailing zone, kept company by humpback whales, playful dolphins, curious turtles and manta rays. The Whitsundays have an extensive range of amazing destinations including Whitehaven Beach, voted one of the world’s top three beaches. Internationally renowned for its seven miles of pure white silica sand, this is the ultimate location to soak up the sun and marvel at the spectacular natural surroundings.
Tropical fish in a kaleidoscope of colours abound throughout this sailing zone, kept company by humpback whales, playful dolphins, curious turtles and manta rays. The Whitsundays have an extensive range of amazing destinations including Whitehaven Beach, voted one of the world’s top three beaches. Internationally renowned for its seven miles of pure white silica sand, this is the ultimate location to soak up the sun and marvel at the spectacular natural surroundings.
| Day | Destination | Distance (nm) |
| Hamilton Island | ||
| 2 | Nara Inlet via Cid Harbour | 13 |
| 3 | Butterfly Bay via Hayman Island | 24 |
| 4 | Whitehaven Beach via Border Island | 21 |
| 5 | Lindeman Island | 27 |
| 6 | Hamilton Island | 15 |
Students to instructor ratio: 5:1
Embarkation/disembarkation:
Sunday for 6 nights
Start time - Monday 0900hrs
Finish time - Friday 1700hrs
On board accommodation:
Shared cabins on 35-40ft Sunsail yacht for 6 nights. Bedding and bath towel included. Marina fees are split amongst crew.
On shore accommodation:
This can be arranged through Sunsail - contact the team for more information.
Meals:
Price includes all breakfasts, lunches and evening meals on board. Clients welcome to buy locally favourite foods and drinks. Meals ashore at own expense.
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