Fantastic experience. The teaching was clear, practical, and confidence-building. I went in with no real idea what I was doing and came out feeling genuinely confident working around the boat, even got to skipper and run manoeuvres. Great instructors and a well-run operation — highly recommend.

We had a lovely day sailing out to Hayman Island, enjoyed a swim and snorkeling. Sue made us an amazing, fresh and healthy lunch spread. Nick and Sue were gracious hosts, we enjoyed our conversations with them, and learning some sailing tips off Nick. We would highly recommended booking with them for your next sailing adventure.

I recently completed my Competent Crew course on Mohawk and my Day Skipper course on Kayami with Mainstay Sailing, and I could not have chosen a better place to start my sailing journey. I arrived with zero experience and left feeling confident, capable, and completely hooked on sailing. Terence, our instructor for the Competent Crew course, was incredibly patient, calm, and knowledgeable as was instructor Nick for Day Skipper. They explained everything clearly, never made anyone feel rushed, and created an environment where learning felt exciting and achievable. The food on board was a huge highlight—fresh, healthy, and delicious every single day. Between training sessions we explored the Whitsunday Islands, snorkelled in crystal-clear water, and hiked some breathtaking trails. Learning to sail in one of the most beautiful locations in the world felt almost unreal. The islands were magical and the perfect backdrop for gaining new skills. Whether you’re brand new to sailing or wanting to take your skills to the next level, I cannot recommend Mainstay Sailing highly enough. This was an unforgettable experience and the best place to start my sailing journey!

Great quality sailing training in the best sailing location in Australia. These guys don’t take shortcuts and left us feeling confident in our ability across all qualifications. For the price of a Whitsundays sailing holiday we got to see all of the best places while also learning to sail confidently and competently. The meals were amazing, instructors were top notch and we even had free access to the resort pool on the day we got back to harbour. This is by far the best value for money in any sailing courses in Australia, cannot recommend high enough.

What an amazing experience - skillfully delivered hands-on education that is vital knowledge for staying alive, being safe, and feeling at the end confident about taking to the ocean and handling a sailing yacht. All delivered in one of the most beautiful places on earth, guided by a professional and very competent instructor. Just do it!