RYA Competent Crew
A perfect introduction to sailing and the chance to gain an RYA qualification.

RYA Competent Crew

Ideal for:

  • dinghy sailors

  • those completely new to sailing

  • anyone who has already done some crewing but would like to know a little more!

 

You will learn all the skills required to be a useful crew member aboard a yacht anywhere in the world. We will also incorporate some extras into your training and you will be helping to moor and navigate the boat each day.

This all means you will come away from a fantastic and informative sailing holiday in the beautiful surroundings of the Grenadine Islands, with a wealth of knowledge that will serve as a solid foundation for any further sailing you choose to do. Note that the week isn’t for anyone wanting a sunbathing holiday on board a yacht as you will be learning a lot!

View our full range of RYA courses here

How you can take the course.

Individual

Join a yacht with other people. We like to teach a maximum of 4 people at a time. We feel it gives you that extra attention and time from the instructor and also space on board the yacht. Courses last for 5 days with time to relax or practice with an instructor for the 6th day. These courses are limited as we need a minimum of 3 people to run the course.

PRICES: $1250 USD PER PERSON (own cabin) . Please enquire for availability

Note: Saloon berths may be used at discounted rates

Private

Charter a yacht for 5 or more days with partners, friends or family (suggested maximum 4 people). Training this way as a familiar small group gives more personalised tuition, more time in charge of the yacht and additional spaces and comfort. This is particularly good for those completely new to yachting.

Prices: Price of the yacht/cat + $260US/day for the RYA instructor.

Note: Instructor will require a cabin

What you will learn

  • Knots and rope handling
  • Sailing terms, points of sail
  • Mooring techniques
  • Man overboard
  • Using the dinghy
  • Safety

What your course includes

  • 5.5 days sailing
  • Log books
  • Course materials
  • Certification
  • Fully equipped training yacht
  • Yacht Fuel
  • Patient and experienced instructor

Syllabus

Knowledge of Sea Terms and Parts of the Boat

Knowledge of

  • Sufficient knowledge to understand the orders given concerning the sailing and day to day running of the boat.

 

Sail Handling

Can

  • Bend on, set, reef and handle sails
  • Use sheets and halyards and their associated winches
Rope Work

Understands

  • How to tie a rolling hitch, single and double sheet bend, and knows their correct use.

Can

  • Use sheets and halyards and their associated winches
  • Handle ropes, including coiling, stowing, securing to cleats and single and double bollards.
  • Handle warps
  • Tie the following knots and knows their correct use: figure of eight; clove hitch; bowline; round turn and two half hitches; reef knot.
Fire Precautions and Fighting

Understands

  • The hazards of fire and the precautions necessary to prevent it

Can

  • Carry out the action to be taken in the event of fire
Personal Safety Equipment

Understands

  • How to comply with guidance for the wearing of safety harness, life jackets and personal buoyancy aids
Man Overboard

Understands

  • The action to be taken to recover a man overboard
  • How cold-water shock can be affect a casualty in the water
Emergency Equipment

Understands

  • How to launch and board a life raft

Can

  • Operate distress flares and knows when they should be used
Manners and Customs

Understands

  • Accepted practice with regards to: use of burgees and ensigns: prevention of unnecessary noise or disturbance in harbour including courtesies to other berthed craft
  • The responsibility of the boating community to protect the environment
Rules of the Road

Can

  • Keep an efficient look out at sea
Tender Usage

Understands

  • The loading rules and complies with them
  • The use and importance of the kill cord
  • Safety equipment for tenders

Can

  • Handle a dinghy under oars
Meteorology

Knowledge of

  • The Beaufort Scale

Understands

  • The forecasting services and where to obtain a forecast
Seasickness
  • Working efficiency is unaffected/partially affected/severely affected by seasickness
Helmsmanship and Sailing

Understands

  • The lbasic principles of sailing

Can

  • Steer and trim sails on all points of sailing
  • Steer a compass course, under sail and power
General Duties

Can

  • Carry out general duties satisfactory on deck and below decks in connection with the daily routine of the vessel

Course Details

RYA training center

This course is for individuals or families/groups.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum age

8

No prior sailing experience is necessary.

 

This course is run over 6 days.

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