Sydney's leading RYA and AMSA-accredited training academy for superyacht crew, Yachtmaster candidates, and anyone looking to build a professional maritime career.
Book direct →Flying Fish Australia is part of the globally recognised Flying Fish group and operates from Middle Harbour Yacht Club at The Spit, Sydney. The academy specialises in professional maritime qualifications for aspiring and working superyacht crew, delivering programmes from entry-level Competent Crew weekends through to the internationally respected RYA Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean certificates.
Accredited by both the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA), Flying Fish Australia's courses meet the requirements of professional flag-state and STCW certification pathways. The academy's Fast Track Yachtmaster programmes are structured for career changers and returning mariners who want an intensive, mentored route to internationally recognised qualifications.
In addition to sailing qualifications, the Sydney academy offers STCW Basic Safety Training, VHF/GMDSS radio licences, RYA Powerboat Level 2, and shorebased theory courses. Superyacht interior and deckhand programmes — including the fifteen-day Steward/Stewardess pathway — are delivered through Flying Fish UK in Cowes as part of the integrated superyacht crew offering.
Weekend practical sailing course for beginners and those new to crewing on yachts. Multiple dates available across 2026 — see the link below for the live schedule and book your place.
Book on Flying Fish →Six-day STCW Basic Safety Training delivered within Flying Fish's superyacht training pathway. A mandatory prerequisite for all professional crew working on vessels over 24 metres.
Book on Flying Fish →RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Fast Track (12 weeks, A$19,990) and Yachtmaster Ocean Fast Track (16 weeks, A$28,990) professional programmes run from Middle Harbour Yacht Club at The Spit, Sydney. Shorter modular routes are also available.
Book on Flying Fish →AMSA domestic commercial vessel Master licence programmes delivered as part of Flying Fish Australia's professional crew training pathway. Confirm current intake dates and fees directly with the academy.
Book on Flying Fish →Six-day classroom RYA Coastal Skipper / Yachtmaster Offshore Theory course (A$1,895), plus the online RYA Essential Navigation and Seamanship course (A$320). Solid theoretical foundations for practical endorsements.
Book on Flying Fish →Two-day RYA Powerboat Level 2 course taught in Sydney as part of the academy's superyacht crew pathway. Covers boat handling, navigation and safety at speed.
Book on Flying Fish →One-day ACMA Marine Radio Licence course covering VHF, HF and GMDSS operation. Meets the Australian legal requirement for operating marine VHF and HF radios aboard vessels.
Book on Flying Fish →Fifteen-day STCW Superyacht Steward/Stewardess programme. Entry-level steward/ess programmes are delivered through Flying Fish UK in Cowes as part of the integrated superyacht pathway.
Book on Flying Fish →Fifteen-day STCW Superyacht Deckhand programme including STCW Basic Safety Training. Delivered through Flying Fish UK in Cowes as part of the academy's superyacht pathway.
Book on Flying Fish →Prices and dates are indicative — confirm directly with Flying Fish Australia before booking. STCW Deckhand and Steward/Stewardess programmes are delivered through Flying Fish UK in Cowes; verify current arrangements with the academy.
Luxury all-suite harbour hotel at Circular Quay with unobstructed views of the Harbour Bridge and Botanic Gardens; each suite has a fully equipped kitchen and spacious balcony.
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View options →Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is approximately 9 km south of the Sydney CBD. Airport Link train: 13–15 minutes to Central Station, fare approx. AUD $17–20 (Opal card or contactless). Taxi: approx. 20 minutes, AUD $45–55. Public bus (Route 350): cheapest option at AUD $4–6 with Opal card, longer journey time.
Airport transport info →Sydney Central Station is in the heart of the CBD, approximately 2 km from Circular Quay. Served by Sydney Trains (metropolitan and intercity) and NSW TrainLink (regional and interstate services including to Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane). The T8 Airport Line connects directly to the airport.
Circular Quay Ferry Terminal, Sydney CBD. Operated by Sydney Ferries (Transdev Sydney Ferries, managed by Transport for NSW). Routes include the F1 Manly (7 nautical miles across the harbour, approx. 30 minutes), Taronga Zoo, Watsons Bay, Parramatta River (F4), Darling Harbour and other harbour destinations.
Ferry timetables →Sydney is accessible via the M5 motorway from the south, the M1/Pacific Highway from the north, and the M7/M4 from the west. The city is well signposted from all major interstate routes. City centre parking is limited and expensive; expect AUD $30–60+ per day in CBD car parks. Consider park-and-ride options at suburban train stations on the outskirts.
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