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Wayfarer - a modern sailing school shaped by timeless values 

We believe the sea is more than a place to learn; it is a place to listen, grow, and find direction. We guide people into sailing with confidence, humility, and a deep respect for the world around us. Our name speaks to journey, discovery, and the enduring human instinct to navigate by knowledge, courage, and care.

Rooted in the spirit of traditional Polynesian voyaging, our brand honours values of stewardship, community, trust, and respect. We draw inspiration from the wisdom of wayfinding: reading the sea, the sky, and the signs around us with patience and skill. These ideas ground us, but they do not hold us in the past. We carry them forward in a modern voice that is clear, refined, and quietly confident.


Our teaching is thoughtful, practical, and trust building. We teach with clarity, patience, and integrity so that every learner feels confident, supported, and safe as they build their experience on the water.

Wayfarer represents calm authority, open horizons where the sea meets the sky, heritage meets progress, and adventure meets discipline. We honour the navigators who came before us, while preparing our learners to move forward with skill and purpose.

Wayfarer is an International Yacht Training (IYT) partner school, offering globally recognised certifications.

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Intro to Sailing
Level 1 Beginner

Discover the fundamentals of sailing with hands-on training tailored for absolute beginners.

IYT Marine VHF 
VHF Radio Operator Course

Discover the fundamentals of sailing with hands-on training tailored for absolute beginners.

Not sure which course is right for you? Consult with an instructor for personalised guidance.

We usually reply within 1 business day.

Explore Our Courses

Our current IYT-certified courses: Introduction to Sailing, Day Skipper, and Bareboat Skipper, RIB Master/Small Powerboat, Bareboat Skipper (Power) and Marine VHF

Day Skipper
Level 2 Skill Builder

Advance your technical skills with performance coaching and complex navigational challenges.

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IYT RIB Master - SMALL POWERBOAT
Beginner Powerboat Course

Gain comprehensive skills, handling and precision manoeuvring of small powerboats.

Bareboat Skipper
Level 3 Take Command

Gain the skills and confidence to skipper a yacht safely and independently on coastal passages, meeting IYT Bareboat Skipper standards.

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IYT BareBOAT Skipper (power) 24m ICC
Advanced Powerboat Course

Command powered vessels up to 24m with comprehensive skippering skills. This course provides ICC recognition, for international bareboat charters.

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