Learn to Sail - CYCSA

Learn to Sail

The Marine Academy is Adelaide’s only Royal Yachting Association accredited and training centre.
Our Australian Sailing courses cater for those who wish to learn more about racing.
We have several recommended pathways for people who are just starting or looking to develop their knowledge and skills.

Discover Sailing – Come sailing with our Marine Academy instructors and find out what sailing is all about with a 2.5 hour Discover Sailing Experience. This is a hands on experience offering a chance to get involved and on the water. You will cast off soon after you meet your instructor and be hoisting sails, hauling sheets and having a go at steering the boat. 
Another offering is our Womens Essential Course.

RYA Sail Cruising – Are you looking at learning how to sail, holidaying on a charter or buying a yacht?
If so, then this is the pathway we suggest. Course lengths vary and can be completed in a variety of ways. Start Yachting is a 2 day course. 
Competent Crew is a 3 day course.
Day Skipper is a 5 day liveaboard course.
We also have several theory courses that will improve your knowledge and provide opportunity to strengthen your practical learning.

AS Keelboat Program – A pathway courses culminating in you racing with us during Club regattas. The program pathway works like this – begin with Start Crewing, then Start Helming, Spinnaker and Start Racing (4 courses). A fantastic way to quickly obtain the skills to be useful on a racing yacht!

Youth Courses

The CYCSA offers ‘Discover Sailing’ opportunities on our Elliott 7s, for upcoming courses click [here]

Our flagship training vessel ‘Southern Investigator’