New Latitudes Day skipper

New Latitudes sailing school

Day skipper

This is a 3 to 4 day course, depending on wind and conditions, aimed to deliver a safe, informed, confident and competent day sailor/skipper who can confidently command or work as crew on a sailboat up to 10 meters (32.8 feet) during daylight hours in fair conditions in inland waters (bay or lake sailing) or coastal waters up to 5 miles offshore.

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Get to Know Mike

Sailing shouldn't be elite. It shouldn't be loud. It definitely shouldn't be uncomfortable.

Mike has dedicated his life to the water as a delivery skipper, tactician, boat builder, instructor, and passionate sailor.

Let's Sail

Sail Beyond The Usual. Discover The Extraordinary

Latitude 6 is a modern 52’ Jeanneau that has four double cabins and 3 bathrooms (2 en-suite) and a cabin with 2 single bunks. It has been equipped with the best linens and furnishings to ensure maximum comfort

I’ve been sailing with Mike for the last 5 and half years, including regular racing on Sydney harbour, multi-day yacht deliveries up the coast of Australia and ocean races including the Sydney to Hobart. There’s nobody whose knowledge and experience I trust more, particularly in rough seas! Read more

Andrea Director of Operations

What learning to sail has taught me about life. I have been on two sailing holidays with Mike. The first, travelling around and between Sardinia and Corsica, was my first time sailing ever. What a lot of exhilarating firsts... Read more

Sarah Change & Knowledge Consultant

Mike’s obvious experience, understanding and social skills fit very well with a novice sailor. He makes you feel at ease and is always willing to field the most basic questions and to provide clear, simple instructions. He’s very good at making you feel part of a group and bringing out the best in each individual. Read more