Why Choose Us? Nobody does it better
Our philosophy is to make sailing rewarding, accessible and, most of all, fun for everyone. With over 30
years experience we are experts in running sailing courses for people of all ages and ability. We guarantee
modern fully equipped and well maintained yachts - ideal for learning to sail. Our experienced, highly qualified
Royal Yachting Association or SA SAILING Instructors employ modern techniques to build your confidence on the
water, and make sure that your experience with us is an excellent one.

Offshore Sailing Academy - Durban
At the helm - Chris and Libby Bonnet, founders of the Ocean Sailing Academy in 1979 and known throughout the world and who pioneered all sail training In South Africa. Having been involved in this field over the last 30 years and having taught well over 30 000 students – this surely gives us an edge. Garth Van Der Merwe, is our Operations Manager, Sean Harris our Principal – highly qualified and an outstanding teacher with international charter experience aboard. ALL OUR INSTRUCTORS ARE RYA QUALIFIED – passionate about their profession and outstanding young men.

When It comes to learning how to sail, it is not only the manuals but also more importantly the background and the experience of the people who are going to be teaching you. Our tried and tested teaching programme will soon build your confidence, both on and off the water. As well as the practical sessions afloat, you will get to grips with the theory in our lecture rooms - using all the modern teaching aids to help you consolidate your knowledge. We will assist you In your choice of courses... beware of being told that you require additional courses which may not be necessary for your aspirations, especially pertinent to youngsters wanting to qualify for the lucrative Charter market overseas.