Competent Crew Course

The Competent Crew course is designed for students that have been sailing a few times and now want to learn the basics in a structured manner to then move forward to the Day Skipper Course.

Pre-course experience:

None

Assumed knowledge:

None

Minimum duration:

5 days

Minimum age:

Course content:

Knowledge of:

sea terms and parts of a boat
her rigging and sails
sail handling
ropework
fire precautions and fighting
personal safety equipment
man overboard
emergency equipment
meteorology
seasickness
helmsmanship
general duties
manners and customs
rules of the road
dinghies

Ability after course:

By the end of this 5 day course you will have literally ‘learned the ropes’ and have a good understanding of what it takes to crew a modern yacht. After the course you should be able to get on any yacht and be able to be a real part of the crew. You will then know how to use the winches and sail controls, to steer, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines at your Skippers direction.

Booking:

Please feel free to call or e-mail us regarding course dates if not listed on this site. We try to be flexible and may do a course date around your requirements. You can also click on our Student resources page to pay the deposit and buy any books you may require.

Student Resources Online & Shorebased

See our details on the RYA website here