Marine Academy
The CYCSA Marine Academy is a passionate member directed training centre providing internationally accredited courses. From our prominent location at North Haven on the Gulf St Vincent the CYCSA Marine Academy prides itself in promoting member and public boating activity.
As the only accredited Australian Sailing and Royal Yachting Association in South Australia it provides highly recognised training in our state for the benefit of our members and the wider general boating public. Learn more about our Marine Academy here.
Sun, breeze, breaking waves, fresh ocean air, propulsion by sail or engine it doesn’t matter, out on the water is the place to be!
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]
To make a tax deductible donation to the Marine Academy or Youth Sailing Foundation via the Australian Sports Foundation, click below to find out more.