RYA Competent Crew

This course aims to take you from novice, to valuable member of the crew, with the help of one of our excellent instructors. It’s suitable for complete beginners or those with limited experience who want to get a solid grounding of the basics.

Useful Information

Important skills

You’ll walk away with important safety skills such as how to operate flares, life jackets, life-rafts, and how to assist the recovery of a man overboard - exactly the kind of stuff every skipper needs in a good crew.

Before you go

Included in the package is our online ‘Practical Primer’ course. This takes you through the language of sailing, knot-work and theory. After completing the theory course you’ll arrive on the yacht confident and prepared for your week of sailing.

How much does it cost?

£820 per person + Flights and transfers (approx. £250 - £350)

What is Included:

• 7 days aboard the yacht, with full instruction

• Full online theory tuition specific to the Competent Crew Syllabus

• The RYA Competent Crew course material

• The RYA Sail Cruising Syllabus and Logbook

• All breakfasts, lunches and 2 evening meals

• All fuel, water and marina fees

• Towels and bed linen

• Waterproof jackets

• Sunshine and swim stops

No previous sailing experience is required to undertake the competent crew qualification. There is no minimum age requirement, however, the RYA recommend a minimum age of 12 years old. Children under 12 looking to undertake the competent crew course need to be large enough and strong enough to use the yacht’s equipment effectively.