About this tour
Pick up fundamental crewing skills over two days on Sydney Harbour's iconic waters. This 12-hour Australian Sailing accredited course takes complete beginners through boat handling, safety protocols and essential techniques like tacking, gybing and emergency procedures. Your qualified instructor covers the theory and hands-on practice needed to crew a keelboat confidently. No prior sailing experience required—just show up ready to learn in one of the world's premier sailing locations.
Highlights
- Australian Sailing accredited instructors with extensive on-water experience
- Master tacking, gybing, basic knots and man overboard recovery
- Sail iconic Sydney Harbour in Manly's renowned conditions
- Life jackets and sunscreen provided; equipment included
- Two six-hour sessions over consecutive days
- Suitable for complete beginners; moderate fitness needed
What to expect
You'll spend six hours each day on the water learning to read conditions, handle a small keelboat and work as part of a crew. Your instructor starts with sailing fundamentals—terminology, rules, basic knots—then moves to practical boat handling. Expect hands-on practice with directional changes and recovery drills. The second day builds confidence with longer time at the helm and crew positions. You'll be actively involved, so bring physical readiness and a willingness to get things wrong before they click.
Good to know
Wear non-marking shoes, bring sun protection and a water bottle. Pack lunch for the two days. Public transport reaches the yacht club, though the boat itself isn't wheelchair accessible. Not suitable if you have spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns or are pregnant. Moderate fitness required.
Frequently asked
- How long does Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing take?
- Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing runs for approximately 2 days.
- How much does Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing cost?
- Prices start from AUD $595 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing run?
- This tour operates around Australia. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Learn to Sail on Sydney Harbour: Australian Sailing Start Crewing?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. NSW Travel earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original NSW Travel summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.