RYA Competent Crew and Day Skipper practical courses
This is a 5 day course from Friday evening to Wednesday lunch time. This includes a bank holiday so only 2 days holiday will need to be taken if you are short of holidays.
This course can be undertaken by those wishing to complete either Competent Crew or Day Skipper qualifications.
The Day skipper course covers:
Preparation for sea, deck work, navigation, pilotage, meteorology, rules of the road, maintenance and repair work, engines, victualling, emergency situations, yacht handling under power, yacht handling under sail, passage making, night cruising
The RYA Day Skipper Theory course will take your navigation and theory knowledge to the standard required for the practical course. If you aren't sure your sailing is up to speed, a RYA Level 2 Dinghy course is good way to learn or refresh your skills.
The Competent Crew course covers:
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
All food, berthing fees, fuel and use of wet weather gear as well as the tuition and yacht usage are included in the price.
Please register to make deposit payment for the course The full course price is £775. the deposit is £50.
