offshore sailing academy

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Werner De Kock | Owner & Chief Instructor

Werner has been sailing since 2006 and was introduced into sailing by Offshore Sailing Academy. After he qualified as a yacht master he did a delivery of a catamaran and his first Atlantic crossing.
Werner gained a lot knowledge and experience whilst working as an instructor for Offshore Sailing Academy from 2008. He has an excess of 70 000 miles at sea and is really passionate about what he does.

Offshore Sailing Academy Durban-this image shows Owner and Chief Instructor Werner de Kock with the Durban Harbour in the background
years of experience in teaching
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perfect Sailing conditions around the year
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Find out more about Offshore Sailing Academy’s Training methods and Philosophy!

Why Sail With Us?

Learning to sail is best done with an experienced yachting school. Offshore Sailing Academy stands on a base of over 35 years of sail training, and with its current youthful team, are best placed to train you, with a combination of tried and tested methods as well and modern techniques. Our training is effective, our boat is well suited and well maintained. All of this provides the best learning environment for you, so give us a call!

Our Training Methods

As sail training pioneers in South Africa we have created sailing courses that are guaranteed to build you confidence and prepare you for a career at sea. It is a known and accepted fact that outdoor activities forge stronger bonds and leadership qualities among people. Out of all these activities, the marine environment offers special advantages. A yacht at sea is a completely isolated social system and people on board cannot escape into their comfort zones – instead they have to face situations as they arise. In this respect the “yacht crew system” can be called a microcosm of society, isolated and greatly intensified. In this manner management strengths can be enhanced, weaknesses addressed and conflicts resolved. The company benefits further, with management learning to cope with stress and rapid change. This background theory supports the fact that sailing offers a powerful vehicle for team building, leadership, communication and motivation.

Our Philosophy

Our philosophy is to make sailing rewarding, accessible, and most of all fun for everyone! From our base in Durban and with over 35 years experience we are considered the experts in running sailing courses for all ages, abilities and desires. Our results stand the test of time. We have launched more than 15 000 sailing careers. 

Our Staff

Our experienced, highly qualified sailing instructors employ modern training techniques to build your confidence, and make sure that your sailing experience with us is an excellent one.