RYA Competent Crew

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You will sail approximately 100 nautical miles.

This course is the essential starting point to learn sailing on a yacht. This practical course is ideal for complete beginners and those with some experience in either dinghy sailing or on small yachts. Also for those who already done some crewing but wish to learn it the right way.

At the end of the course you will have become a competent (and confident) member of the crew on a cruising yacht. You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as helming, sail handling, nautical terms and how to assist the recovery of a crew overboard. Experience how to "live" on board in all aspects.

The map indicates our sailing area. We will visit a couple of harbours shown.

 


More information on the Competent Crew Course

Previous experience required

No experience required! You can join the course with just a little or no experience.

Preparation

We recommend to read the book RYA Competent Crew Skills before the course starts. You can order a hard copy or download the e-book.

The interacitve e-book version can be ordered here: https://www.rya.org.uk/shop/p/rya-competent-crew-skills-ebook

Course contents

You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing. Safety is paramount on all of our courses and also part of the syllabus. Our well trained professional instructors help you to skill yourself in the following subjects:

- Nautical Terminology
- Sail Handling
- Ropework, knots
- (Personal) Safety
- Man overboard assistance
- Emergency Equipment
- Meteorology
- Helming and sailing

At the start of the course you will receive the G158 RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus & Logbook. Your instructor signs off your competencies and progress. In this book you can also maintain a personal log of the sailed miles.

What's next?

Once you’ve completed the RYA Competent Crew level, the next step is our RYA Day Skipper course. The Day Skipper certificate allows you to charter and skipper yachts all around the world!

If you want to learn more about navigation on a crew level, we recommend the online RYA Essential Navigation course.

Packing list etc.

You can find a detailed packing list and more joining instructions here.

Other participants

Most people come alone. The male/female rate is about 60/40 percent. Ages differ, on average 25-50 years.

Regularly we combine Competent Crew with the Day Skipper level on board. A good opportunity to get a feel for the next step in the RYA training scheme.

The yacht

These courses are held on our Wauquiez Centurion 41s.

You can find more info on our yachts here: https://www.dutchoffshoresailingacademy.com/wie-zijn-zeezeilschool-de-zeezeilers/our-yachts

After booking

On booking you receive a confirmation by mail. When you log in on the website more information on the trip is provided:
- Use the forum for getting in touch with the other crew

- When the skipper is assigned, you can contact him/her too.
- A couple of days or longer befor the trip starts you will receive some last info.

Please contact the office for:
- Reservation on wet weather gear
- Cancellation, the general terms and conditions apply
- Any other questions or booking you next trip

Price includes

Instruction, staying and sleeping on board, use of gas and diesel, certificates, insurances and Dutch VAT.

Price excludes

Transport to and from harbours of departure and destination. Common board cash for food and drinks on board and harbour fees. The skipper does not participate in the costs.

Theory books and reference books are not included.

Start of the course

Please do not arrive earlier than the given start time as we have a tight turn around of courses. The instructor will send you the exact location. Save time for groceries at the point of departure.

Parking

Arrange your own transport to Amsterdam
• Amsterdam Marina, Werfkade 4 1033 RA Amsterdam Noord. 
• Public transport Openbaar vervoer (ferrry to NDSM-werf from central station) 
• Car (paid parking zone)

For free parking zone, please have a look on the map. Check if this information still applies.

End of the course

In general the course ends on the announced time, after cleaning the boat and disembarking.