Southern Yachting Academy

Southern Yachting Academy is dedicated to providing high-quality sailing training and experiences inspired by a love for yachting and local maritime history. Located in Thesen Harbour Town, Knysna, the academy offers various courses including Start Sailing, Competent Crew, Day Skipper, and Coastal Skipper, all accredited by SA Sailing. The academy also provides Marine Radio Telephony courses accredited by SAMSA. With professional skippers, students can enjoy unforgettable sailing adventures, from the scenic Knysna Lagoon to coastal passages to Plettenberg Bay and beyond. The academy aims to promote a vibrant yachting community and offers opportunities for career development and knowledge tourism.