PORT ELIZABETH SAILING ACADEMY.

KEELBOAT TRAINING

Bay Sailing Academy is located in the Port of Port Elizabeth and sailed from the Algoa Bay Sailing Marina, using our yacht Tikalox a Muira 32ft sailing boat.

We offer the South African Sailing (SAS) approved courses and curriculum in order to qualify for Certificates of Competence which is enables the skipper to which enables you to sail in most parts of the world. The International Certificate of Competence (ICC) from SAS is accepted at most charter companies around the world. Whether you are new to sailing or a seasoned sailor, please contact us and we will aspire to further your sailing dreams.

LEARN TO SAIL

Sailing courses to help you starting sailing, becoming a competent crew member on a yacht, or skipper a keelboat.

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POPULAR SAILING COURSES

INTRODUCTION TO SAILING COURSE

This is a hands-on course with two days spent at sea learning to be at home on our yacht Nemesis.  A great way to experience what sailing is all about while learning basic terminology and sail training.

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COMPETENT CREW COURSE

The competent crew course is designed along the RYA Competent Crew syllabus to introduce beginners to sailing. This course covers practical sailing and introduces students to various theoretical aspects of sailing.

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DAY SKIPPERS COURSE

The course covers all aspects of skippering a modern cruising yacht including boat handling, navigation, pilotage and seamanship skills. During the course, students will skipper a short passage under the watchful eye of their instructor to gain experience and confidence.

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COASTAL SKIPPERS COURSE

This course is designed to help Day/Local Skippers upgrade to the SAS Coastal Skippers certificate. Aimed at the more experienced Day Skipper it will provide the student with the knowledge needed to complete more demanding coastal passages by day and night.

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LATEST SAILING NEWS

Coolideas and MBA Associates to Sponsor Nemesis in the Cape 2Rio Yacht Race

Cool Ideas Nemesis is excited to announce their entry into the Cape2Rio Race 2023. The Fast 42, Nemesis, is no stranger to coastal racing off South Africa and was also previously raced to Rio in 2014. Thanks to the lead sponsor Cool Ideas, Nemesis will be raced this year with the owners Tony and Sigi Bailes from Gqeberha Yacht Club based in Port Elizabeth. The crew is made up of Lake Deneys Yacht Club

Bay Sailing to Sail the Cape2Rio Yacht Race in 2023

Details to follow, Bay Sailing and our students are about to embark on an adventure of a life time. We will be competing in the Cape2Rio Yacht race starting on the 2nd January 2023. This is an iconic yacht Race from Cape Town South Africa to Rio in Brazil.

New Booking Calendar

Bay Sailing Team see a very busy next three months ahead. There are numerous planned Coastal Trips and three Sailing Regatta that we are inviting prospective sailors to join in and experience some great sailing and learning opportunities. We have updated our booking system. Please follow the ling below and look at availability and book you're sailing course dates. https://teamup.com/kscdr8kvwuc2sojear Regards Bay Sailing Team