Competent Crew

Course

In Poole

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Poole

  • Duration

    5 Days

At the end of the 5 days you will have become, as the name suggests, a competent (and confident) member of the crew. You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming as well as how to "live" in the environment of a cruising yacht. Suitable for: Absolute beginner. Dingy sailors. Those who have already done some crewing but wish to learn the right way

Facilities

Location

Start date

Poole (Dorset)
Cobbs Quay Marina, Hamworthy, BH15 4EY

Start date

On request

About this course

Previous experience required: None

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Course programme

Course Details

Content: Introduction to yachting, basic seamanship and helmanship skills

Competent Crew is the first step of the RYA ladder. It is the course for the absolute beginner to learn the basics and to enjoy the delights of sailing aboard a cruising yacht. It is also an ideal stepping stone for dingy sailors to try yachting and for those who have already done some crewing but wish to learn the right way. At the end of the 5 days you will have become, as the name suggests, a competent (and confident) member of the crew. You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming as well as how to "live" in the environment of a cruising yacht. During the course you will spend all 5 days aboard the yacht visiting many of the harbours and anchorages between Poole and the Solent, and if the weather allows, complete a longer coastal or offshore passage. With a maximum of 5 students per course, your fully qualified skipper will devote plenty of time to your special needs. Safety is paramount in all RYA courses and you will learn how to operate flares, lifejackets, safety harnesses, life rafts, how to assist the recovery of a man overboard, and participate in at least one night sail of 4 hours duration.

At the end of the course you will be awarded the RYA competent Crew Certificate and be an asset to any crew you join.

Duration: 5 days (Sunday to Friday) or 3 weekends. Maximum 5 students per course.

Additional information

Payment options: LOW season (Nov to March): £345 MID season (Sep/Oct& April/May): £395 HIGH season (June to August): £445

Competent Crew

Price on request