RYA Competent Crew
The competent crew course is your introduction to sailing but while learning you will have a whole heap of FUN!
For anyone interested in working in the yachting industry or on superyachts then this is a great way to learn the ropes.
The RYA Competent Crew Course is your introduction to sailing, yet while learning you will have a whole heap of fun! This won’t limit you to working on motor yachts: you will also be able to work on catamarans and sailing yachts. You will learn the nautical terminology necessary to work the onboard marine craft and you also get insight into the living arrangements and the teamwork that is entailed.
RYA Competent Crew (sail): This is a 5 day course; 4 nights of which you live on board the vessel.
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Course Description
Course Description
This is a 5-day course; 4 nights of which you live on board the vessel.
Course Breakdown: Nautical terms, different types of Yachts, Parts of a sailing vessel, parts of a motor vessel, Knots, Rope work, Preparing the sails for the sea, Hoisting a main sail, Reefing the main sail, Changing the Headsail, Stowing the main sail, Stowing the Jib, How and why sails work, Wind awareness, Points of sailing, Sailing on the wind, Sailing up-wind- tacking, sail trim on a reach, sailing downwind, steering, mooring, leaving a berth, Anchoring, Rules of the road, Keeping a look-out, Watch keeping, using a dingy, Personal comfort, Personal safety, Mayday, Other distress signals, Abandoning to the life raft, living abroad the boat, Weather forecasts and Beaufort Wind Scale.
Course Information
- 5-day, 4 night practical on yacht
- Beginners Course
- RYA Competent Crew completion certificate
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