The Captain’s Log
Welcome aboard The Captain's Log – your destination for sailing knowledge, adventure, and life on the water. Whether you're taking your first steps into sailing, working towards an RYA qualification, or simply dreaming of your next voyage, you'll find practical advice, expert tips, destination guides, and stories from our experiences in the beautiful Whitsunday Islands. From seamanship and navigation to safety, cruising, and everything in between, we're here to help you become a more confident and capable skipper.
How to Prepare for Your RYA Yachtmaster Exam
Maritime First Aid: Why Every Skipper Should Know More Than Basic CPR
What to Pack (and What NOT to Bring) for Your RYA Sailing Course in the Whitsundays
Why a Safety and Sea Survival Course Could Save Your Life
RYA Coastal Skipper Course + Offshore Milebuilder to Magnetic Island
Learn to Sail in Paradise: RYA Courses in the Whitsundays
Offshore Adventure Meets Training: RYA Coastal Skipper & Competent Crew to Percy Island
10 tips to get the most from a Yachtmaster Fast Track course
Your Guide to Obtaining an ICC (International Certificate of Competence)
The Complete Guide to Learning to Sail
Top 10 Tips for Sailing in the Whitsundays
A Whitehaven Beach Sailing Adventure: Explore, Learn, and Discover
How to Progress from RYA Competent Crew to RYA Day Skipper (and Beyond)
RYA Sailing Courses Explained: Which One Is Right for You?
Learn to Sail in the Whitsundays: Why It’s One of the Best Places in the World
Who and what is the RYA
Seven Common Senses for Safe Sailing
