FROM €725

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.

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.

Prerequisite: Start Yachting recommended not essential
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 Bantry 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.

Course Dates

5 consecutive days:

  • August 10th to 14th
  • August 24th to 28th
  • September 16th to 20th
  • October 14th to 18th
  • October 24th to 28th (mid-term)

Weekends, one 2 day and one 3 day:

  • September 11th - 13th and 26th & 27th
  • October 3rd & 4th and 9th – 11th
  • November 7th& 8th and 20th -22nd

Prices

OFF PEAK 2ND SEPT - 22nd May 2020 €725
PEAK 23rd May - 5th Sept 2020 €755
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Group discounts available for groups of 5 or more people. Contact us for details!

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.