ISA / RYA Sailing Courses

Competent Crew

The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew on a cruising yacht.

Course Syllabus

• Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
• Sail Handling

• Ropework
• Fire Precautions & Fire Fighting
• Man Overboard
• Emergency Equipment
• Manners and Customs
• Rules of the Road
• Dinghies
• Meteorology
• Sea Sickness
• Helmsmanship and Sailing
• General Duties

Course Details

• Duration: 5 days
• Start Sunday 1800
• Finish Friday 1800

Pre-requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this course.