RYA Competent Crew Practical
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 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 mesmerising countries. Sunsail offer this course at all of our worldwide bases within this brochure and is available for adults and children aged 8 years and over, as well as a family course and ladies only too!
Although you have the option to familiarise yourself with the basics of yacht sailing prior to this RYA course, it is not a requirement that you have any previous sailing experience. 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 of our Level 0 Easy Flotillas. These are available from Gocek in Turkey as well as from Vounaki in Greece.
The aim of the course is to introduce the complete beginner to cruise 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 waters and 4 night hours.
Last Minute Competent Crew Offers
7th February Canaries save 20% - £699 reduced to £559
21st February Canaries save 10% - £699 reduced to £629
Last Minute Competent Crew Availability
14th February UK – 1 Space left
21st February UK – 2 Spaces left
28th February UK – 3 Spaces left
Ability after course
You will be a useful member of crew who understands the workings of the yacht and can confidently help out on board casting off, under sail and mooring up.
Pre-course experience
None but we recommend familarising yourself with parts of a yacht, points of sail and knots.
Duration
5 days and 5 nights living aboard.
Number of students to instructor
5:1
Locations
Port Solent (UK)
Canary Islands (Lanzarote)
Thailand
British Virgin Islands
Australia
Vounaki (Greece)
Dates
PORT SOLENT 5 DAY 19.00 SUN - 17.00 FRI
PORT SOLENT 2+3 19.00 FRI - 17.00 SUN, 19.00 FRI - 17.00 MON
CANARY ISLANDS (LANZAROTE) SUNDAY 7pm - FRIDAY 5pm, WEEKLY ALL YEAR, BOOK AS 7 DAYS
BVI'S FRIDAY 6pm - WEDNESDAY 5pm - WEEKLY ALL YEAR. NON TIDAL. BOOK FOR 7 DAYS
THAILAND SUN 4pm - FRI 5pm, MAY TO SEPT
AUSTRALIA SUN 4pm - FRI 5pm ALL YEAR (BOOK TO SAT AM)
All season
Please call the team for individual destination start dates.
Pricing per person
Port Solent
5 Days - Nov-Mar - £395
5 Days - Apr-Oct - £445
2+3 Days - Nov-Mar - £445
2+3 Days - Apr-Oct - £495
Canaries - £699
Vounaki - £749 (including flights and accomodation)
BVI's - £469 (non-tidal)
Australia - £515
Thailand - £415
Age
8 + ON FAMILY COURSE (UNDER 13 MUST PROVIDE OWN LIFE JACKET)
13 + ON ADULT COURSES IF ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT (EVENT BOX)
What to bring
UK ONLY - BEDDING: SLEEPING BAG, PILLOW AND A TOWEL. SOFT PACK BAG, WHITE SOLED NON MARKING SHOES, MONEY FOR MEALS/MOORING FEES
Meal
BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES AND ONE EVENING MEAL INCLUDED. EXCLUDING SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
What's next?
Day Skipper Theory
Day Skipper Preparation
Day Skipper Practical
*prices are in GBP sterling inc. VAT and are correct at time of going to print, but may be subject to change. Prices are flight exclusive
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