RYA Competent Crew XL
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This course is one day longer than regular. Which gives you the perfect opportunity to repeat your freshly learned skills.
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 harbours mainly on the Waddensea.
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| Previous experience required |
No experience required! You can join the course with just a little or no experience. |
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Preparation |
It is not necessary to study beforehand. However, if you are eager to make the most of your course we recommend to read the book RYA Competent Crew Skills before the start. You can order a hard copy via our office or download the e-book through the RYA online bookshop. |
| 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 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. |
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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. |
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Packing list etc. |
You can find a detailed packing list and more joining instructions here. |
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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. |
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The yacht |
These courses are held on our Wauqueiz Centurion 41s Please find more info on our yachts here: https://www.dutchoffshoresailingacademy.com/wie-zijn-zeezeilschool-de-zeezeilers/our-yachts |
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After booking |
After booking you receive a confirmation by mail. When you log in on the website more information on the trip is provided: Please contact the office for: |
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Price includes |
Instruction, staying and sleeping on board, use of gas and diesel, certificates, insurances and Dutch VAT. |
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Price excludes |
Transport to and from harbours of departure and destination. Vervoer van en naar de op- afstapplaats. 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. |
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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.
For Harlingen, the adress is Zuiderhaven 75 (in front of the church).
Save time for groceries at the point of departure.
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Parking (Harlingen) |
Harlingen is easily accessible by public transport. Carpooling is also possible, after you log in you see the other participants and their hometowns. You can send them a message via the forum. You can park for a fee at various locations. “Parking Bruine Vloot” is a five-minute walk from our yachts. Reservations are required: https://www.parkerenharlingen.nl/en/parking/reserve-bruine-vloot “All in Parkeren”, they will bring you to and collect you from our yachts with a shuttle bus. They offer charging facilities. It is wise to make a reservation: https://allinparkerenharlingen.nl/reserveren/ |
| End of the course |
In general the course ends on the announced time, after cleaning the boat and disembarking. |