• Morning/Afternoon: Arrive on the Sunshine Coast. Settle in, meet your instructor and crew. Enjoy a welcome drink and get acquainted with the boat.

• Orientation Sail: A short introductory sail to get a feel for the boat and the Coral Sea waters.

• Late Afternoon: Basic sailing theory: wind, points of sail, essential terminology. Keep it concise and focused on immediate application.

Hands-On Practice: Steering, sail trim, basic maneuvers (tacking, gybing). End the day with a sense of accomplishment.

• Morning: Sail to a nearby island and focus on refining basic sailing skills.

• Instructor Feedback: Personalized guidance on sail trim, boat handling, and maneuvering in different conditions.

• Afternoon: Snorkeling, swimming, or relaxing on the beach. Enjoy the beauty of the East Coast.

• Informal Learning: Discuss sailing observations and experiences while enjoying the island paradise.

Evening: Dinner onboard. Casual conversation about sailing techniques and challenges.

• Morning: Introduction to coastal navigation: charts, compass, basic plotting. Keep it practical, relating chart symbols to real-world features.

• Daytime Navigation: Sail to a new location using basic navigation techniques. Practice taking bearings and estimating distances.

• Afternoon: Anchor in a secluded bay. More advanced maneuvering practice (e.g., picking up a mooring buoy).

Night Sailing Introduction: After sunset, a short night sail to observe navigation lights and practice basic night sailing techniques.

• Morning: Basic weather interpretation: understanding wind patterns, clouds, and local forecasts.

• Practical Application: Discuss how weather affects sailing decisions and route planning.

• Afternoon: Anchoring in different locations and conditions (e.g., sand, coral, varying depths). Practice setting and retrieving the anchor.

Teamwork: Work together to choose an anchorage, assess conditions, and execute anchoring maneuvers.

• Morning: Focus on cruising skills: docking, mooring, basic boat systems, safety equipment.

• Hands-On Learning: Practice docking in different scenarios, perform engine checks, and learn about essential boat maintenance.

• Afternoon: Sail to a new island with a longer passage. Enjoy exploring the island, hiking, or simply relaxing on the beach.

Independent Sailing: Encourage students to take more initiative in handling the boat and making decisions.

• Morning: Plan a longer sailing route, considering weather, tides, and navigation challenges.
• Collaborative Planning: Work together to create a safe and enjoyable passage plan.
• Afternoon: Execute your plan! Sail to your chosen destination, demonstrating your growing sailing skills and confidence.
• Instructor Observation: Assess students' ability to handle the boat, navigate effectively, and make sound decisions.

Morning: Plan a longer sailing route, considering weather, tides, and navigation challenges.

Collaborative Planning: Work together to create a safe and enjoyable passage plan.

Afternoon: Execute your plan! Sail to your chosen destination, demonstrating your growing sailing skills and confidence.

Instructor Observation: Assess students' ability to handle the boat, navigate effectively, and make sound decisions.

Evening: Celebrate your achievements with a farewell dinner onboard or at a waterfront restaurant.

• Morning: Final debrief and feedback session. Receive your ASA certifications!

Morning: Final debrief and feedback session. Receive your ASA certifications!

Departure: Say goodbye to the Whitsundays, equipped with new skills and unforgettable memories.