€895

Irish Sailing / RYA Competent Crew

Course pre-requisite: None. This is a beginners practical sea based course and assumes no previous sailing experience.
Course duration: 5 days or two weekends. This is a live aboard course.

During this course you will build your confidence and skills needed to crew a sailing yacht under the direction of an experienced skipper. This is a practical sailing course at sea, just some of the key skills you’ll learn include handling the sails, steering the boat known as helming, sail changing, rope work and safety.

Build your confidence and skills needed to crew a sailing yacht under the direction of an experienced skipper. This is a practical sailing course at sea.
Prerequisite: Start Yachting recommended not essential
You may be asked to share a cabin with another participant
All inclusive
5 day live-aboard
Meals included
Gear included
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Course outcome

After successful completion of the Competent Crew course you will possess the ability and knowledge to confidently crew a yacht. You will be issued with either an Irish Sailing Association (ISA) or Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Competent Crew Certificate.

Additional information

This course is run with a max ratio of 5 students to 1 instructor ensuring individual tuition and comfortable living conditions. Our cruising ground is the spectacular West Cork coast from Cork to Roaringwater Bay *. You may spend 4 nights on board and the price is inclusive of all meals on board the sailing yacht and all equipment needed.

* Itinerary is dependant on weather conditions.

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Course Dates for 2026 coming soon 🙂

5 consecutive days:

2026

  • March 13th – 17th ( St Patricks Day)
  • April 20th – 24th
  • May 2nd – 6th
  • May 18th 22nd
  • June 1st – 5th
  • June 15th – 19th
  • June 29th – July 3rd
  • July 27th – 26th
  • August 10th – 14th
  • August 24th – 28th
  • Sept 7th – 11th
  • Sept 21st – 25th

Weekends, one 3 day and one 2 day:

2026

  • March 6th – 8th & 21st – 22nd
  • April 4th – 6th & 11th – 12th
  • May 30th – June 1st & 6th – 7th
  • Aug 1st – 3rd & 8th - 9th
  • Aug 21st – 23rd & 29th – 30th
  • Sept 18th – 20th & 26th – 27th

 

Prices

Per Person All inclusive €895
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Group discounts available for groups of 5 or more people. Contact us for details!

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FAQ

No experience or sailing knowledge is needed to participate in this course.
On the day of your course, we'll provide with all the essential sailing gear at no additional cost. We recommend you wear comfortable clothing under your sailing gear, wear sunglasses and use sunscreen, and to bring a warm hat, gloves, and socks. Prior to the day of your course, we'll send you an email with more details on what you should bring with you.
Yes, please leave us a note during the checkout process with details on any special diets and/or allergies.
The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is the UK national governing body for most forms of watersports activities. RYA certifications are the most internationally recognized yachting qualifications in the world. The Irish Sailing Association (ISA) is the national governing body for sailing, powerboating, and windsurfing in Ireland.