RYA Competent Crew Course Overview
This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.
Experience living on board and really get to know the boat. Virtually all the course is hands on. You are the crew - without you the sails won't go up and the boat won't be steered.
By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day duties on board. You should also have visited some interesting places and had an enjoyable holiday.
This course is for you if you…
Are becoming involved in sailing
Are totally new to the sport
Are inexperienced
Want to see if sailing is for you
Want to become a helpful crew member
Previous experience required
None
Assumed knowledge
None
Course duration
5 days or 3 weekends. If completing over weekends and you have done the Start Yachting course, this course can be completed in a further 2 weekends.
Minimum age
None
Course content
To experience being at the helm, helping with the sails, dealing with ropes and learning about being safe on the water. This introductory course is ideal for anyone new to sailing. Topics covered include:
The yacht and yachting terms
Yacht rigging and sails
Sail handling
Rope work
Fire precautions and fire fighting
Personal safety equipment
Man overboard
Emergency equipment
Meteorology
Seasickness
Helmsmanship
General duties
Manners and customs
Rules of the road
Dinghies/ tenders
On successful completion of the course syllabus you will be awarded the RYA Competent Crew Course completion certificate.
Ability after the course
Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines
Course cost includes
Full board whilst onboard the yacht
Safety equipment, i.e. lifejacket and safety line
Cooking gas
Fuel, although hopefully you will be doing more sailing than motoring
Mooring and marina fees
Secure marina parking
RYA Certificate