Yacht Training Victoria is based at the traditional port of Williamstown on Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, Australia. We operate from the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria, Australia’s most senior yacht club, steeped in decades of history and tradition. We also offer some courses based from Royal Geelong Yacht Club.
Principal and Chief instructor Tony Johnson-Sneddon is a true mariner, having been associated with ocean sailing and the maritime industry for many years. Tony is a fully accredited RYA instructor. He is also a long-term yacht owner and understands the joys (and trials!) of the pastime.
RYA Cruising Instructor Alastair Donaldson will join us late in 2019 to assist Tony in the provision of practical courses.
Our Training Vessel
Our training vessel “storm” is a 40ft Beneteau First . She is fast, has impeccable sailing manners, and is well equipped for training or chartering including latest electronic navigation aids . Below decks she is beautifully appointed and extremely comfortable. You will be treated like a VIP!
Specifications
Manufacturer
Beneteau, France
Designer
Bruce Farr
Hull Construction
Solid GRP hull, balsa/GRP sandwich deck/cabin
Type
Monohull
Length Overall
11.98m
Length Water Line
10.62M
Beam (Max)
3.76m
Draft
2.40m
Displacement
7540kg
Sail Area
75 square metres
Berths
Six (one double berth forward and two after cabins each with twin berths) plus two settee berth in the main cabin
Bathroom
One with showers (hot and cold water) and marine toilet
Fuel
135lt
Fresh Water
260lt
Engine
Yanmar 3 cyl diesel 40hp