We Sail With

A LOVE

Of The Sea

About Good Hope Sailing Academy

We teach S.A. Sailing’s internationally accepted sailing courses. The only sailing qualification recognised by the South African Port Authorities. An SA Sailing ticket also entitles the holder to an ICC Certificate (International Certificate of Competence). Our instructors are experienced and together have hundreds of hours of sailing between them. You’re also in good company – Good Hope Sailing Academy was established in 1993 and since then over 3000 students have attended its courses.

We offer courses for all levels of skill – from those just starting out, to the more experienced sailors. If it’s your first time sailing, we offer a Competent Crew Course to help you acclimatise. On the other hand, if you’re experienced and need a challenge, how about our Coastal Skipper course? We’re a friendly sailing school that aim to make all feel welcome. We sail because we love the sea. We are enthusiastic about passing on our knowledge. We achieve results. Our students sail the world!

We are enthusiastic about passing on our knowledge.
We achieve results!

Our Team

Liam Steyn – Owner

Liam Steyn, the youngest candidate to pass his RYA Yachtmaster Offshore Sail and Power Qualification, at only 18 years old.

Liam started his sail and motor cruiser training when he was 16 years old and did his theory, sailing and motor cruiser at Day Skipper level.  He returned and did his Yachtmaster Coastal Theory and practical, and his Yachtmaster Offshore Sail Prep and Exam, which he passed.  He has completed his power conversion.

Qualifications

  • RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Sail and Power
  • RYA Cruising Instructor for Motor Cruiser
  • RYA Powerboat Level 2
  • PWC Instructor
  • SAS Yachtmaster Coastal Sail and Power

Kayla Albertyn – Principal & General Manager

New to the exhilarating world of sailing but anchored by four years of precise accounting expertise and a solid foundation in business management. Excited to navigate new horizons and contribute to our team’s success at Yachtmaster SA.

Rienet De Klerk -Senior Instructor: Theory and Practical

Rienet (better known as RiRi) is the Chief Instructor at Yachtmaster Ocean Sailing School, combining her love for the ocean with a passion for teaching. What began as a desire to travel turned into a lifelong pursuit after her first Competent Crew course. She went on to become a Yachtmaster Instructor and Cruising Instructor Trainer, and has spent the past three years gaining offshore experience through cruising and yacht deliveries. Patient, passionate, and approachable, Rienet enjoys helping students grow in confidence and discover the same love for sailing that inspired her journey, while also supporting the development of current and future instructors. 

Perry-Anne Davies – Sales Manager

Perry-Anne has been in the sail training industry for more than 10 years. Her passion and drive for ensuring students receive the best training available in the yachting industry is exemplary.

Lisa Malherbe

  • SAS Yachtmaster Offshore
  • SAMSA Commercial Skipper
  • GMDSS (GOC)

Lisa started sailing with Good Hope Sailing Academy after having sailed dinghies for years. She joined the GHSA when she qualified. Lisa sailed to St. Helena in the Governor’s Cup in 2012 and sailed from Cape Town to Seychelles to deliver a Leopard 44.
She spends her holidays skippering a Catamaran in Seychelles.

Our Facilities & Vessels

The theory on all our courses is done in our classroom at the Royal Cape Yacht Club. The practical component of our courses are taught on a Miura (10 metre sea-going yacht) or your own vessel.

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