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ASA 101 — Keelboat Sailing
ASA 101 (Keelboat Sailing 1) is the American Sailing Association’s entry-level keelboat certification. The standard trains complete beginners to skipper a sloop‑rigged keelboat (approximately 20–27 ft) by day in light to moderate conditions (winds up to ~15 knots), covering basic terminology, points of sail, sail trim, helm commands, seamanship, navigation rules, safety procedures, docking, knots and essential on‑water maneuvers. Certification is awarded only after the candidate demonstrates required skills on the water and passes the written exam.
Awards: Official ASA 101 certification (instructor‑signed logbook entry and ASA 101 certification sticker) · American Sailing
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Adventure Sailing Geographe, WA
A Port Geographe sailing and maritime school with a 14-boat fleet, immersive catamaran liveaboards, women-only training and commercial pathways taught through real life at sea.
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ASA 103 — Coastal Cruising

The ASA 103 Coastal Cruising standard (American Sailing) prepares sailors to skipper a sloop-rigged, auxiliary-powered keelboat of about 25–35 ft by day in moderate winds (up to 20 knots) and sea conditions, covering boat systems, engine operation, docking, sail trim, navigation rules, basic coastal navigation, anchoring, weather and seamanship.

Awards: ASA 103 — Basic Coastal Cruising certification (issued by American Sailing upon successful demonstration and exam). · American Sailing (formerly the American Sailing Association)

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ASA 104 — Bareboat Cruising

An American Sailing certification that prepares sailors to skipper a mid-sized cruising yacht of about 30 to 45 feet on multi-day cruises in inland or coastal waters, taking charge of both the boat and the crew.

Awards: ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising certification (American Sailing) · American Sailing

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ASA 114 — Cruising Catamaran

An American Sailing certification covering the handling and management of a cruising catamaran, including twin-engine manoeuvring, multihull safety and performance, for keelboat sailors who already hold ASA 104.

Awards: ASA 114 Cruising Catamaran certification (American Sailing) · American Sailing

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Flying Fish Sailing Mosman, NSW

A long-established Middle Harbour training centre where complete beginners can start hands-on and progress through RYA Yachtmaster, AMSA Sailing Master and professional yacht-career pathways.

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Mainstay Sailing Airlie Beach, QLD

Liveaboard sailing training from Coral Sea Marina, Airlie Beach, with RYA and Australian Sailing courses, cruising yachts and practical learning through the Whitsunday islands.

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Atlas Sailing Mosman, NSW

A Sydney Harbour sailing school with a clear pathway from first-time crew to confident skipper through Australian Sailing, RYA and NSW boat-licence training.

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AusSea Sailing School Sans Souci, NSW

Flexible, small-school IYT training on sheltered Botany Bay waters, with a seven-level pathway from an easy first sail to offshore, racing and bareboat-skipper skills.

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Blue Water Sailing School Docklands, VIC

An IYT school based in Melbourne with short introductions, liveaboard skipper training, private coaching and online theory for sailors heading from Port Phillip to the Whitsundays.

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Liquid Edge Sailing School Balmain, NSW

Personal IYT tuition from Balmain on monohulls and catamarans, taking small groups from their first sail through Bareboat Skipper, ICC and coastal Yachtmaster goals.

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NAVatHOME Australia Como, WA

Fully online, Southern Hemisphere-focused RYA navigation and seamanship courses with animated lessons, instructor support and a pathway from first chartwork to Yachtmaster Ocean.

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Oceanwest RYA Sailing School Busselton, WA

Internationally recognised RYA sail training from Port Geographe, with practical monohull and catamaran pathways from first-time crew to capable coastal skipper.

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Pacific Sailing School Darling Point, NSW

Australia's long-running Sydney Harbour school, offering Australian Sailing and RYA pathways, liveaboards, racing, safety and online theory from beginner to Yachtmaster.

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Paper Sailors Rock Manly, QLD

A thoughtful RYA school blending practical and shorebased courses, focused workshops and skippered coastal passages for sailors who want knowledge that travels.

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Sailing Eventide Fremantle, WA

Relaxed small-group catamaran sailing from Fremantle, with practical training, private charters and team experiences aboard a spacious Lagoon 38.

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SisterShip Training Eden, NSW

Confidence-building online boating and cruising courses from experienced mariners, plus NSW licences and commercial pathways on the Far South Coast.

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Smooth Sailing School Williamstown, VIC

A welcoming mobile Victorian sailing school delivering Australian Sailing programs for children, teenagers and adults through partner venues including Williamstown.

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Southern Cross Yachting Manly, QLD

A complete RYA centre in Brisbane offering practical sail, power and theory courses on Moreton Bay and in the Whitsundays, from first crew to Yachtmaster.

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Sunshine Sailing Australia Mooloolaba, QLD

RYA and American Sailing training from Mooloolaba across keelboats, monohulls and catamarans, with Queensland cruising grounds providing the perfect practical classroom.

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Sydney By Sail Sydney, NSW

IYT sailing courses, mile-builders and unforgettable Sydney Harbour experiences from Darling Harbour, backed by a modern fleet and more than 30 years on the water.

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Whitsunday Sailing School Airlie Beach, QLD

Liveaboard IYT training from Airlie Beach, taking students from beginner foundations to skipper-level confidence among the islands and anchorages of the Whitsundays.

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Yachting Directions Palm Beach, NSW

Focused RYA theory, exam preparation and coastal mile-building in Sydney and Newcastle, guided by experienced Yachtmaster Instructor Brien Daniel.

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Yachtmaster Sailing School Middle Brighton, VIC

Practical Melbourne sailing and navigation education from beginner to advanced, with liveaboards, shorebased theory, private tuition and memorable group sailing days.

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