RYA Competent Crew

The Competent Crew course is aimed at beginners, with little or no experience sailing, but would like to become an active member of a crew (rather than just a passenger) or for those desiring to progress their training to the more advanced RYA Yachtmaster courses.

During this course you will be living on-board for 5 days, and without you, the boat doesn't sail! You will learn to steer the boat, handle sails and navigate coastal waters.

Course Structure

- Everything in the Start Yachting course, plus...

- Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat

- Rigging and Sails

- Sail handling

- Fire precautions and fighting

- Personal safety equipment

- Helmsmanship

- General duties

- Manners and customs