{"id":18440,"date":"2014-05-05T09:34:00","date_gmt":"2014-05-05T09:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/learn-to-sail-in-the-whitsundays-with-sunsail\/"},"modified":"2014-05-05T09:34:00","modified_gmt":"2014-05-05T09:34:00","slug":"learn-to-sail-in-the-whitsundays-with-sunsail","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/traveloscopy.com\/travel-news\/2014\/05\/learn-to-sail-in-the-whitsundays-with-sunsail\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn to sail in the Whitsundays with Sunsail"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span><span>Imagine trying to catch the wind in such a way to take you to a deserted island from where it is just you and your friends sipping pina coladas and watching the hues of the sunset.\u00a0Sailing can bring you this freedom to escape from everyday life with friends and family.<\/span><\/span><br \/><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><span><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">Sunsail can set you on the course to find your very own tropical island when you learn to sail with\u00a0them in any of their sailing school locations including Australia, Thailand, Croatia, Greece and the British Virgin Islands. And not only do you get a certificate but you also get a great\u00a0holiday on the water.<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">Sunsail\u2019s Australian sailing school based on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays is the perfect place to learn to catch the wind. There are sheltered\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"whits-sml_0\" data-mce-src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/whits-sml_0-300x150.jpg\" height=\"150\" src=\"http:\/\/www.eglobaltravelmedia.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/whits-sml_0-300x150.jpg\" width=\"300\">seas, great sailing conditions and\u00a0untouched beaches. \u00a0The tidal range here is up to four metres giving you a tidal endorsement, and winds are pretty reliable which is ideal for developing your skills. The life under the sea\u00a0is legendary and although you will not visit the outer reef during your course, it is definitely worth a visit for a spot of snorkelling.<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">Sunsail offers a fully comprehensive range of sailing courses, designed to cater to every level of ability and previous experience. Our yachts accommodate up to five passengers, making it\u00a0ideal for families, couples or individuals. Our courses cover everything from the basics of boat handling to advanced sailing skills that you\u2019ll need to master to gain professional\u00a0qualifications that are recognised the world over. Whatever your level of experience, we have the right sailing course for you.<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">Courses available in the Whitsundays:<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u2022 RYA Competent Crew Course &#8211; Level 1 for those with no experience<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u2022 RYA Day Skipper Practical Course &#8211; Level 2 for competent sailors<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u2022 RYA Coastal Skipper Practical Course &#8211; Level 3 for advanced or expert sailors<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">Each of Sunsail\u2019s sailing schools is home to a fleet of modern, well-maintained yachts designed to provide our students with the best possible environment in which to learn new skills and\u00a0brush up on old ones.<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">What makes Sunsail Sailing Schools different to the rest is the passion that we bring to our teaching. All Sunsail instructors are RYA qualified and their mission in life is to get you out on to the\u00a0water and experiencing the incomparable thrills of sailing for yourself. Once you\u2019ve mastered the basics, they\u2019ll be ready to take you onto whatever level you want to reach, providing\u00a0you with the skills you\u2019ll need to be able to sail safely wherever in the world you want to go.<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">\u00a0<\/span><br data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\"><span data-mce-style=\"color: #222222;\">For more information contact 1800 803 988 or visit\u00a0<\/span><a data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsail.com.au\/\" data-mce-style=\"color: #1155cc;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sunsail.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.sunsail.com.au<\/a><\/span><span><span><br \/><\/span><\/span><br \/><a data-hashtags=\"travel\" data-size=\"large\" data-via=\"rodeime\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\">Tweet<\/a><br \/><b><a href=\"http:\/\/www.travelbrochures.com.au\/af\/16\/napp\/show\/Bundle_list.htm?id=4\">Save hours on your travel research. Get brochures delivered to your door for free. 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