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RYA Competent Crew course
This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.
May 24 – 28, 20255 days · 5 active days
- Start and finish
- Portimão, Portugal
- Level
- Beginners, Experienced
- Languages
- English
- Organizer
About the event
RYA Competent Crew course
Experience living on board and really get to know the boat. Virtually all the course is hands on. You are the crew - without you the sails won't go up and the boat won't be steered.
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 duties on board.
Minimum duration: 5 days. Often run over 3 weekends or 3 days plus a weekend. If you have done the Start Yachting course, this course can be completed in 3 or 4 days
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 and customs, rules of the road, dinghies
Ability after the course: Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines
The price depends on the place and season.
Offers and pricing
OrganizerSofya T
One place in the team, without accommodation on the yacht
€1,250per person · whole trip
- Paid separately
Shared expenses
€100per person
Refundable security deposit
€700per person
What the price covers
printing a license
Itinerary
5 days practice
Location
Portimao