RYA Competent Crew

This course provides the skills required to be a safe and competent crew member aboard a keeler.

Course Structure

Performing safety checks and preparation of sails

•Use of VHF radio in an emergency

•An understanding of a marine engine, carrying out pre start motor checks and how to start and manoeuvre

•Berthing and man overboard exercises

•Hoisting and setting the jib/main, tacking/gybing and sail trimming skills in all crew positions.

•Helming a boat under instruction

•Introduction for planning a trip and use basic navigation skills

•A range of anchoring techniques

•Good boat keeping

•Rules of the Road’ on the water