Competent Crew course overview
An introduction for beginners who want to become active and useful crew members. The course introduces the fundamentals of sailing a moderate-size cruising yacht.
About the Course
By the end of the course you will have the confidence and ability to keep a lookout, handle sails, steer, row a dinghy and assist in all other day-to-day activities.
During the course you will cover approximately 100 miles, including four night hours on watch.
Want to complete the course over three weekends?
As well as the consecutive 5 day RYA Competent Crew course, we also offer the option of taking this course over three weekends by attending three RYA Start Yachting courses. Each weekend includes one night on-board and food.
If you decide to take the RYA Competent Crew course over three weekends, we recommend that you complete all three training weekends within a period of six months.
Includes all food and accommodation.
Minimum age: 12
By the end of this course you will have sufficient knowledge and skill to be a useful and able crew member on any sailing yacht. The RYA Competent Crew course is great fun and not surprisingly it’s very popular!
Successful candidates are awarded the RYA Competent Crew course completion certificate at the end of the course.
The RYA Competent crew syllabus is taught in a ratio of (5:1) students to instructor and covers the following:
You will cover:
- Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat
- Rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Rope work
- Fire precautions and fighting
- Personal safety equipment
- Man overboard
- Emergency equipment
- Meteorology
- Seasickness
- Helmsmanship
- General Duties, manners and customs
- Rules of the road
- Dinghies
After the course you will be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
DofE Gold Residential
A Gold DofE Residential requires you to spend five days and four nights away from home, taking part in a shared activity with people you’ve never met before. It’s about stepping outside your comfort zone, building new relationships, and developing independence in a completely new environment. The Maritime Futures programme meets the requirements for this award.
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Why Train with UKSA
UKSA has been successfully training and launching careers for nearly 40 years. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves on the winning combination of high standards and top-level industry experience delivered to our students.
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All-inclusive FacilitiesAll of our courses are available with all-inclusive accommodation and meals, allowing you to focus on your studies.
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RYA ApprovedAs the world’s largest RYA training centre, UKSA deliver a range of courses training individuals to enter the industry in a variety of roles.
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Expert TrainingOur instructor team consists of highly skilled industry experts who bring their expertise and experience to enhance your learning.
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