RYA Competent Crew

New to sailing?

Always wanted to learn how to sail but never tried before?

Want to discover the sailor in you?

Then the RYA Competent Crew is for you! We will start from scratch and by the end of the course you will be able to steer, tie ropes, handle sails, row a dingy and be in general a useful crew member!

The course covers:

• 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
• Manners and customs
• Rules of the road
• Dinghies
• Meteorology
• Seasickness
• Helmsman ship and sailing
• General Duties

Minimum pre-course experience: None

According to what is most suitable for you choose either the 5-day course or the 3 weekend course.

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