RYA Competent Crew

This RYA Competent Crew course is for those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew on a cruising yacht.

If you are a complete beginner, the Competent Crew sailing course will last for 5 days. If you've already done the RYA Start Yachting course then it will only take 3 days.

Course Structure

We include everything you will need with your course fee :

5 days Top Notch Tuition !!

Accommodation on board with pillow!

All food on board - three meals a day plus snacks and refreshments.

Home baked bread and cakes (when Lou is able!)

All mooring fees and marina costs

Use of waterproof clothing

Use of personal safety equipment

Any incurred fuel costs

Free extra days if you do not reach the required standard (see Pay Once and Pass Guarantee)

Topics for this course include the following (review the full syllabus)

Preparation for sea

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails

Sail handling

Ropework and knots

Fire precautions, personal safety equipment

Man Overboard and emergency equipment

Helmsmanship

Keeping Lookout

Use of dinghies

General Duties

Manner and Customs

Night Sailing

Useful Information

The course will start and end at Gosport Marina - PO12 1AH

We typically visit some of these ports and harbours

Cowes

Hamble

Southampton

Beaulieu

Yarmouth

Lymington

Chichester

Poole