An accredited Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Recognised Training Centre. Although we call ourselves a Sailing School, we deliver Powerboat Training and Launch Training (big powerboats) training as well. Our specialty is the RYA Yachtmaster™ training scheme, and we are currently the only school delivering the Yachtmaster™ Ocean Theory training. Auckland, New Zealand

BAYSAIL NZ is a practical Sailing School running the RYA (Royal Yachting Association) courses: competent crew, day skipper and coastal skipper onboard our Beneteau 381 'Atmosphere'. Learn to sail in New Zealand! The Bay of Islands is a perfect base, with boating conditions ranging from tidal inlets, 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. Our aim, whatever your ability, is to introduce you to a range of techniques and teach skills that may otherwise take years to learn without instruction. Thereby making sailing more enjoyable, and giving you confidence in your ability to crew or skipper a yacht. Opua, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Welcome to Coastguard Boating Education, the leading provider of recreational boating education in New Zealand! Whether it is messing about in boats, a spot of fishing or competing at the great regattas of the world, New Zealanders appreciate life on the water. Most of us are also aware of the respect we must have for this formidable force of nature, and appreciate how much more there is to learn. While Coastguard New Zealand's search and rescue services are there to help boaties in trouble, the not-for-profit education arm, Coastguard Boating Education Service (CBES), also works hard to prevent boaties from getting into trouble in the first place. CBES offers a number of easily accessible and inexpensive recreational boating courses, ranging from basic boating education to internationally recognised yachtmaster qualifications. Auckland, New Zealand

Waterwise is a fun activity offered to schools on the Devonport Peninsula for education outside the classroom and aims to encourage and develop children's water safety and awareness. Waterwise provides an introduction to sailing, kayaking, and boogie board rescues. Through attending Waterwise sessions it is hoped that children enjoy the marine environment of New Zealand safely and enhance their self confidence and self awareness. Devonport Peninsula, New Zealand

Here at Elements Watersports we offer a range of Practical and Shorebased Training Courses, Windsurf Sail & Paddleboard Lessons, Instructor Training and Consultancy, So whatever kind of Watersport Training you're looking for we're confident we'll have the course to suit you. Buy your Dinghy Paddleboard and Windsurf equipment right here too. Elements has a range of Topaz Dinghy's and Red Air Paddleboards Plus expert advice to get you set up and out on the water enjoying your new found freedom. Tauranga, New Zealand

eNautical: NZ Maritime School offering Day Skipper Course, MRROC VHF Radio Course and Online Sailing Courses. Boating & Marine Courses - Online Marine VHF Radio Courses, MROC/RRTOC, Boatmaster, Day Skipper & Marine Radio Callsigns for NZ Boaties. Since 2002, the eNautical Maritime School has taught marine education to thousands of students across NZ. We're affiliated with NauticEd, the world's most advanced sailing education and sailing certification program. Auckland, New Zealand

Gain internationally recognised qualifications and practical skills to ensure you can safely skipper one of our boats. Join Great Escape sailing school graduates sailing all over the world. Whether you’re a newbie looking to find your sea legs, or an old hand who already knows the ropes Great Escape has sailing holidays for sailors of all abilities and experience levels. Explore our secluded bays and sheltered waters as you sail yourself in the beautiful bay of islands. Those new to sailing or needing a refresher can have an instructor join them for the first few days. With over one hundred islands, a handful of historic towns, calm waters, sheltered anchorages, numerous secluded bays, stunning scenery and fresh seafood we have one of the best cruising destinations in the world. Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Gulfwind offers personalised, practical and hands-on sailing charters and certified courses in the waters surrounding Auckland, "City of Sails". Our quality range of sailing offerings means you choose how much you want to learn. You can lie back and relax during a leisurely sail around Auckland's Waitemata Harbour or Hauraki Gulf, or try your hand at various sailing techniques in our introduction to sail and race sessions. Or, immerse yourself in a comprehensive Learn to Sail or Yachting New Zealand Seamanship course. You'll be in the hands of expert Yachting New Zealand instructors who can tailor their charters and courses to suit you. Whangaparaoa, Auckland, New Zealand

The coast, lakes and rivers of our country play a large part in our lives. At Waterwise we want to provide more Kiwi kids with the opportunity to explore and develop confidence in and around the water. Introducing basic skills in sailing and kayaking - catering for varying pupil interests and abilities - enjoying, respecting and understanding the environment, our resources and our young people. All children will gain experience in adopting safe practices around the water, which can then be applied to many other recreational activities. Waterwise operates in primary and intermediate schools, during school hours. Pupils receive a minimum of three half-day sessions a term during the first and fourth terms.

NZ Sailing Trust EMPOWERS young New Zealander's and bring to life the values of Leadership, Teamwork, Courage and Environmental Awareness. Since 2008 NZ Sailing Trust has delivered lifetime experiences to over 8000 young people. Participants develop an appreciation of what it took to sail these yachts around the world and complete a challenge with a sense of respect and admiration for their fellow sailors and the sea. Participants come away with an understanding of who they are, respect for their peers, what their strengths are and how it feels to be challenged out of your comfort zone. The programmes are designed to bring out the best in everyone and empower those who participate. The NZ Sailing Trust works with schools and teachers to deliver exceptional learning opportunities. Lion New Zealand and Steinlager 2 offer a unique platform from which programmes for young people can be delivered. The sport of maxi yacht sailing brings to life values like leadership, teamwork, communication, determination, courage, and respect as each team member learns the various roles they need to perform in order to sail the yacht and reach their destination. Learning to navigate, sail, cook and live on a maxi yacht leaves each team, at the end of their journey, with a great sense of achievement. Auckland, New Zealand

Learn to sail with the best - the Penny Whiting Sailing School. Based on the Auckland Harbour, New Zealand, over 33,000 people have taken our sailing course over the last 50 years. Open November until end of March. During 15 hours (5 three hour practical sessions) of course time (mostly out on the water) you’ll learn the basics of sailing – setting the sails and rigging the yacht. You’ll complete the course confident, competent and capable of sailing with anyone as crew or even chartering a yacht on your own and sailing your own yacht. Auckland, New Zealand

Welcome to Powerboat Training New Zealand, the nationwide providers of quality powerboat courses based in Auckland, New Zealand. Our boating courses are mainly geared for Kiwis who want to be safe on the water and would rather have boating education lessons on a boat, not in a classroom. We do however also teach Day skipper, Boatmaster and Marine VHF courses. We offer boat courses on all types of powerboats from Jet-skis to large motor launches. We can offer private tuition on your boat or you can come and get training on ours. Auckland, New Zealand

The RNZYS Sailing School is located within the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, New Zealand's most senior yacht club. The RNZYS has a strong commitment to training and in 1987 launched its Youth Training Programme. As a result it has seen a generation of yachting dominated by Kiwi Sailors. In 2015 the RNZYS launched its first adult beginner level 1 programme to establish a training ground for members and to introduce people to the sport of sailing at any age. Auckland, New Zealand

Safe Boating Hawkes Bay is a locally operated business and our intention is to take the Search out of "Search and Rescue". Our on water practical boating course will teach you how to keep your family and yourself safe at sea. We are taking the learning out of the classroom and onto the water. We offer: 4 hour on water practical tuition, Navigation course over 3 week nights, 3hr Night training, Waka ama and kayak safety course, Suddenly in Charge courses, Dayskipper, VHF & Boatmaster Courses, and more. Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Registered RYA Sailing School. At Sail Nelson we are passionate about giving you the skills and experience to enjoy sailing to the full. Choose SAIL NELSON and come sailing on the waters of this stunning region of New Zealand, situated adjacent to the Abel Tasman National Park at the northwest tip of the South Island. The Nelson region is also a world class destination for tramping/hiking, mountain biking and sea kayaking, as well as being one of the country's leading wine production centres and a hub for New Zealand artists. Sail Nelson specialises in teaching Sail Cruising skills to sailors of all levels of experience; from RYA Competent Crew through to RYA Yachtmaster Offshore. Nelson, New Zealand

Misson Statement: To encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to participate in the sport of sailing, by creating greater safety skills; to provide a professional structure and sustainable future for sail training, coaching and pathway to careers in the sport. Learning to sail includes learning important life skills. Perseverance, confidence, enthusiasm, self reliance, discipline and team work are all woven into the sport of sailing. Combined, these skills enable people to be successful and valuable members of our community and workforce. Maungatapere, New Zealand

Since 1991 Sailability Auckland has been providing opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to learn to sail and race, or to just experience being in control of a sailing boat. We have sailing programs suitable for almost anyone regardless of the level of their disability or sailing skills. The yachts we use for our programs have many safety features including weighted centre boards / keels ensuring the boats are virtually impossible to capsize. Many of our members have competed in sailing events including multiple World Championships and Paralympic Games. Others just want to have fun on the water and enjoy the freedom sailing can offer. Auckland, New Zealand

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

The Spirit of Adventure Trust is dedicated to the Youth of New Zealand. Each year it brings together 1200 young people throughout the country. The Trust was formed to offer equal opportunity to young New Zealanders to gain qualities of independence, leadership and community spirit through the medium of the sea. The Trust's existing ship, the three-masted barquentine Spirit of New Zealand - Te Waka Herenga Tangata o Aotearoa, was commissioned in 1986. Since the retirement of the Adventure in 1997 she has undertaken an annual programme of around 340 days at sea. Auckland, New Zealand

Tall Ships Australia and New Zealand, formerly the Australian Sail Training Association, is a voluntary organisation which aims to foster opportunities for young Australians and New Zealanders to discover their inner strengths and potential through a structured experiential learning program during an adventure at sea in a tall ship. Sail training is an outdoor adventure activity which requires participants to confront many demanding challenges, both physical and emotional. It is an activity that inspires self-confidence and the acceptance of personal responsibility. It promotes an acceptance of others whatever their social or cultural backgrounds, and develops a willingness to take controlled risks. For most who undertake sail training on Tall Ships it is a positive life-changing experience. Glebe, NSW Australia

Based in Evans Bay, Wellington. The Academy provides a range of yachting opportunities to young college students interested in sailing. Learn to Sail, Teams Racing and Fleet Racing programs. The Academy owns a number of international 420 class boats for use by secondary students wishing to pursue teams racing, learn to sail & fleet racing. Evans Bay, Wellington, New Zealand

The Westport Deep Sea Fishing School is the leading provider of new entrants into the NZ fishing industry. We train factory hands for New Zealand's deepwater fishing industry. Our goal is to provide factory hands that have the skills and attitude to make a career at sea on a factory ship. Westport, New Zealand

Yacht Training is here to provide you and your family with the skills to sail the beautiful waters of the Hauraki Gulf with confidence. Learn to navigate our beautiful waters with friends and family. Our fleet provides options to learn on power, sail or catamaran. We're passionate about giving our customers the confidence to experience being on the water by providing focused, hands-on experiences. Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand's national body for competitive and recreational sailing. Yachting New Zealand represents the needs and interests of member yacht clubs & class associations.