This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course, you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout and assist in all the day-to-day routines.
Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire fighting and precautions, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners are all covered over either 5 consecutive days or 3 weekends.
If you have completed the Start Yachting course, this course can be achieved in 3 or 4 days.
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5 days
OR
3 weekends
RYA Competent Crew