RYA Competent Crew

A five day course is for the novice sailor covering basic seamanship and helmsmanship, including safety, handling under sail or power, basic weather and tides, ropework, basic navigation and pilotage, picking up moorings and anchoring. No previous experience is necessary.

Pre-course experience: none
Assumed knowledge: none
Course content: Basic seamanship and helmsmanship
Ability after course: 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 routines on board.
Minimum duration: The minimum duration is 5 days.