various worldwide destinations
2011
5 days
competent crew courses
| Destination | Dates | Prices | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Solent, UK - 5 day | Sun - Fri | From £549 | |
| Port Solent, UK - 2 plus 3 day | Fri - Sun & Fri - Mon | From £599 | |
| British Virgin Islands | Fri - Wed (book for 7 days) | From £489 | |
| Phuket, Thailand | Sun - Fri (May to Sept) | From £435 (book for 7 days) | |
| Whitsunday, Australia | Sun - Fri all year (book to Sat AM) | From £535 | |
| Vounaki, Greece | Sun - Fri | From £789 |
rya competent crew course description
This RYA Competent Crew Course aims to introduce the complete beginner to cruising under sail and equip you with the skills required to be an active and useful crew member.
The Competent Crew course is completed over 5 days, with 100 miles at sea in tidal waters and 4 hours of night sailing. In the UK this course can also be taken over consecutive weekends, providing understanding of the yacht and all the basic sailing techniques including rope work, mooring up and casting off.
Although you have the option to familiarize yourself with the basics of yacht sailing prior to this RYA course, it is not a requirement that you have any previous sailing experience.
The aim of the course is to introduce the complete beginner to cruising under sail, thereby enabling them to be an active crew member. This will be achieved having completed 5 days, 100 miles at sea in tidal or non tidal waters and 4 night hours.
This is the perfect stepping stone for anyone wanting to climb aboard and have the freedom to be able to set sail in the stunning seas that await you in some of the world’s most mesmerizing countries. This course is availbale at all of the worldwide bases operated by Sunsail and is available for adults and children aged 8 years and over, as well as a family course and ladies only too!
After this course, you will have sound knowledge and understanding of the yacht, including basic rope work, mooring up and casting off as well as gain confidence under sail and under power.
On completion of the Competent Crew course you will be able to set sail on any Level 0 Easy Flotillas.
duration
5 days and 5 nights living aboard
pre course experience
No experience required but it is recommended that you familiarise yourself with parts of a yacht, points of sail and knots.
what to bring
For UK: bedding (sleeping bag, pillow and a towel), soft pack bag, white soled non-marking shoes, money for meals & mooring fees.
food provision
Breakfasts and lunches daily plus one evening meal included (excluding special dietary requirements)
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