RYA Competent Crew
RYA Competent Crew is the essential starting point for your RYA training. The course introduces absolute beginners to the delights of sailing aboard a cruising yacht. Making it ideal for passengers wishing to become active crew members. - Hosted by Swansea Watersports
Description
This course is hosted by Swansea Watersports and is based in Swansea Marina.
By the end of the course, you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy, and assist in all day-to-day routines.
If you have completed the RYA Start Yachting the course can instead be completed in 3 days.
If you are interested in joining, please follow the link to be redirected to the Swansea Watersports Competent Crew Course.
If you would like the course be hosted in Cardiff instead, please join one of the waitlisted dates to register your interest!
Minimum Age
12 Years Old
Course Content
- Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat
- Rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Ropework
- Fire precautions and fighting
- Personal safety equipment
- Man overboard
- Emergency equipment
- Meteorology
- Seasickness
- Helmsmanship
- General duties
- Manners
Instructor to Student ratio
1 Instructor to 4 Students
Prerequisites
No previous experience required