- Learn to Sail in Auckland, New Zealand, at Sailing Away School of Sailing -

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- Courses -

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Sailing Away Offers:

  • Sailing lessons for beginners to advanced.
  • Exclusive skippered charters.
  • Book now for weekend and midweek sessions for summer.
  • Gain international qualifications to sail a charter yacht in the Mediterranean.
  • ICC - International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft is now available for New Zealanders. Contact us to book your ICC practical assessment.
  • Gift vouchers available.

Sailing Away offers RYA sailing courses and lessons for all ages and all levels of experience on a modern 32-foot yacht. Learning to sail is made easy with small classes, maximum of 5 and a range of options from single sessions to five-day, 4 night away courses. See our list of courses and charter options offered by Sailing Away School of Sailing.

Sailing Yacht: Take sailing lessons on Auckland Harbour aboard 'French Connection', a  modern 32 foot Beneteau Oceanis. The 'French Connection' has a tiller, not a wheel, to give a totally hands-on experience. All the equipment is modern and easy to use.

Sailing Courses: The Sailing Away programmes cater for beginners to advanced sailing. Courses cover all practical aspects of helmsmenship, seamanship, personal safety and navigation. Gain an internationally recognised Royal Yachting Association (R.Y.A) qualification. 


Sailing Away is the oldest Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Sail Cruising School in Auckland, New Zealand.

So whether you're looking to further your sailing abilities or have an experience to remember - come learn to sail in luxury aboard the 'French Connection'.

Testimonial: "Her School offers an assurance of competency for our members. Suzanne is raising the level of professionalism in sailing" - Laurie Lowther, YachtShare

Sailing Away | 09 521 2387 | P.O. Box 55205, East Ridge, Auckland
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The French Connection

- Booking -

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- Sailing Instructor -

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- Find Us -

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- Article -

See a recent issue of Boating New Zealand to read about learning to sail with Suzanne Bourke

View an article published in a recent Air NZ Magazine