About Us
Cape Point Sailing Academy is situated in the historic naval town of Simonstown.
Join us in learning to sail in the pristine waters of False Bay.
We offer South African Sailing (S.A.S.) courses from competent crew to yachtmaster.
Courses Offered
Cape Point Sailing Academy offers all SAS courses from competent crew to yachtmaster.
All sailing school instructors are qualified and SAS examiners conduct exams.
The school does have a SAS examiner but we do not examine our own students.
Private tuition, for those who need flexible tuition or just if you want to go at your own pace. We can do either private tuition on your own vessel or on our vessel. Motor, sail monohull,or multihull. Our experienced instructors have many miles on all of the above type vessels.
We also offer one day courses, including First Aid level 1 and Engine maintenance.
WHAT DO I NEED?
Introduction to Sailing
Considering getting into the sport of sailing? Cape Point Sailing Academy’s Introduction to Sailing is a great first step! Find Out More
One day courses
As a supplement to our regular courses, we also offer One Day courses which specialize on focused areas like First Aid, engine maintenance and winch servicing. Find Out More
SAS Competent Crew
Teaching the basics of sailing so that the candidate is competent to crew on any sailing vessel. Find Out More
SAS Day Skipper
The Day Skipper practical sailing course provides hands-on experience in skippering, navigation & boat handling. Find Out More
SAS Local Waters Skipper
Holders are qualified to skipper a sailboat at sea by day or by night in the local waters as defined for Day Skipper. Find Out More
SAS Coastal Skipper
A coastal skipper is a yachtsman or woman who has the ability to skipper a yacht in coastal waters by day or night. Find Out More
SAS Yachtmaster Offshore
The skippers who are serious about learning to sail or pursuing a professional career in the yachting industry, Find Out More
Mile-building voyages
Skippers in need of voyages to build their mileage can join us on our tailor-made mile-building voyages. Find Out More
Deliveries
Bespoke deliveries undertaken by our very experienced professional delivery skippers. Find Out More
