What this training covers
A taster course is designed for someone who does not yet know whether sailing is for them.
It may last:
The objective is experience rather than qualification.
Course names and content vary between schools, and this is a description of the training rather than one school’s syllabus. Check what a particular course actually includes — and on which boat — before booking.
Learn to sail
Adult Sailing Courses
Adult sailing courses in Australia — learning to sail as an adult, on dinghies, keelboats or straight onto a cruising yacht.
Sailing Courses for Couples
Sailing courses for couples in Australia — why both partners should be able to handle the boat, and what to look for in training designed for two.
Private Sailing Lessons
Private sailing lessons in Australia — one-to-one tuition at your own pace, on a school boat or your own yacht.
Where this sits in the schemes
Training like this is taught both as a named certificate within a scheme and as standalone tuition by independent schools. If you want a certificate at the end, start from the scheme; if you only want the skill, an afternoon with a good instructor may serve you better.
Is this the right training for you right now?
Three questions — have you sailed before, what boat do you want to sail, and what is your goal — give you a starting course and the schools that teach it near you.