RYA Competent Crew Practical Course
This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines. Your boat for this five day course will be a beautiful, well maintained Oceanis 37
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Next course dates:
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- Join the boat Sunday 5th April, course commences Monday 6th April through to Friday 10th April 2020
- Join the boat PM on Sunday 12th April, course commences Monday 13th April through to Friday 17th April 2020
- Book now
Location:
- Sailing out of The River Hamble into The Solent and surrounding waters
What’s included:
- Oceanis 37 sail boat (or equivilant)
- Commercially endorsed RYA Skipper/Instructor
- Breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, bottled water, snacks
- Mooring fees
- Fuel
Evening meals are not provided. Most crew members prefer to go ashore in the evening to take in the atmosphere, relax and eat out in one of the many restaurants, yacht clubs and pubs usually found within a few minutes walking distance from the marinas we overnight in. If you do not wish to eat ashore the boats galley is always available for own cooking
Cost:
£535.00 per person
The course:
During this five day sail & train event you will be trained by an RYA commercially endorsed Instructor. Upon successful completion you will receive the RYA Competent Crew Certificate.
Depending on bookings received, this course could be mixed ability, ie a combination of Competent Crew and Day Skipper students or Competent Crew and Coastal Skipper students
Course content:
Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners
Prior experience:
None
Ability after the course:
Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines
Note:
RYA Practical courses organised by us are run through Fairview Sailing / Sailing Logic group
