• Ideal stepping stone

    A great choice for those interested in progressing to RYA Day Skipper

  • Boost your confidence

    Improve your skills and become an active crew member.

  • Certified qualificaiton

    Learn a new skill and receive a professional sailing certificate.

RYA Competent Crew Practical

Whether you are completely new to sailing or you have been out sailing before but never had the confidence or knowledge to get involved, then the Competent Crew course is the ideal starting point for you. This five day course gives you the opportunity to get involved with sailing a yacht and teaches you all the skills you need to be a competent crew member, from tying fenders to using a winch.

You will spend your time sailing around the solent and visiting some of the most picturesque places on the Isle of Wight and the South Coast such as Yarmouth, Newtown Creek, Beaulieu and Hamble. After a long day of sailing this scenic spot, you can either cook onboard or venture out to a local pub, where you can sit back, relax and reflect on your exciting day of sailing.

No experience required. Minimum age 16.

4 day practical course based on the water.

Knowledge of sea terms

 

Parts of a boat, her rigging and sails,

 

Sail handling

 

Rope work

 

Fire precautions and fighting

 

Personal safety equipment

 

Man overboard

 

Emergency equipment

 

Meteorology

 

Seasickness

 

Helmsmanship

 

General duties

RYA Instructor

 

Accommodation on board

 

Food when on board

 

Safety equipment

 

Foul weather gear

 

Berthing fees

Sleeping bag (pillows provided)
 

Quick dry kit in which to sail (not denim)

 

Flat soled sea-boots or deck shoes (trainers will do)

 
Sailing gloves (not essential but useful!)
 
Multiple layers of kit – eg fleeces, thermal base layer and sweatshirts
 
Sungalasses
 
Toiletries and towel
 
Eye shades and ear plugs (always useful!)

 

Headgear and gloves

 

Going ashore kit (we will eat ashore on one evening at own expense)

 

Personal nibbles – biscuits, sweets/chocolate etc

 

A tipple to share with your crewmates should you wish!

 

Notebooks/RYA guide books and your sailing LOGBOOK G15 (if you own one)

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