Yachting. It’s one of the seven habits of highly successful people, including scuba diving, skiing, shopping, golf, polo, and dinner parties. In no time you could drift along the open seas, in your plimsolls and sports t-shirts, drinking things with names like “Vermouth”.

The term Yacht originated from the Dutch word Jacht meaning “hunt”, although it’s not often that Yachts are seen quietly stalking prey before attempting to pursue it for food. Tame the wild boat with a four-day SAS Yacht Hand Sailing Course at the Ocean Sailing Academy.

Choose between these options:

• Pay R2 250 for a four-day SAS Yacht Hand Sailing Course for one person, valued at R4 500
• Pay R4 050 for a four-day SAS Yacht Hand Sailing Course for two people, valued at R9 000
• Pay R5 400 for a four-day SAS Yacht Hand Sailing Course for three people, valued at R13 500

The perfect introduction course for budding skippers; a four day SAS Yacht Hand Sailing Course provides the in-depth knowledge needed to command their sail. Groupies will learn the theory of sailing, nautical terms, rules of the water and how to competently steer the boat to avoid pirates. The course includes accommodation on board for three nights and a certificate upon completion that can be hung proudly on future boats.

More about Ocean Sailing Academy

Based at the V&A Waterfront, Ocean Sailing Academy offers a range of training programs for fresh nautical enthusiasts. Boasting a fleet of seven Yachts, two RIBS and a power boat for training, the Academy provides on-hand professional instruction that ensures budding buccaneers gain valuable experience and knowledge.