PaihiaNZ.com

Our aim is to make sailing more enjoyable, and giving you confidence in your ability to crew or skipper a yacht.

The Bay of Islands is the perfect place to learn to sail, with sheltered around the island sailing, to challenging and stunning coastal passages. Ideal whether you are a complete beginner, who wants to get a taste for sailing, on-the-water life and the opportunity to explore an amazing cruising ground, through to those of you wanting to focus on developing your boat handling, navigation, skippering and general seamanship skills.

Baysail NZ is a accredited RYA Sailing School and the Course Completion Certificates and Certificates of Competency are internationally recognised and accepted by most charter companies worldwide. You can gain the RYA/MCA commercial qualifications further down the track once you complete your Coastal Skipper, Offshore and Ocean Yachtmaster Examinations, which leads on from the practical courses we offer. All our instructors are fully RYA qualified and vastly experienced in coastal and ocean sailing, enthusiatic and very keen to pass on their knowledge.

Courses are for 5 days and liveaboard for the duration, with the exception of Start Yachting (2 days, less miles). We aim to cover at least 100 miles which includes one night sail of 4-5 hours during this time. All meals are provided on board and you can relax after a satisfying day at sea with a cold one. The yacht is fully equipped for offshore conditions including full harness inflatable life jackets, for your safety and comfort.

All inclusive cost for our 5 day course is NZ$1475 and 2 day Start Yachting NZ$475. For more information on courses and date check the website out or contact Glen.