Eastsail RYA Competent Crew Course

Competent Crew Practical Courses - Confidence builders

RYA Competent Crew Course

Previous Experience Required – RYA Start Yachting Course or equivalent

Ability After Course – Useful Crew Member

We run both Inshore Competent Crew and Offshore RYA Competent Crew Courses – It is strongly recommended to complete the inshore course prior to venturing offshore so that you can put new techniques into practice in flat waters before heading out into the Ocean Blue!

These courses are designed for novice sailors. The techniques and precise manoeuvres you learn in these courses will give you a deserved sense of accomplishment. This course introduces the student to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to a level required to be a useful member of a cruising yacht. Inshore courses are taught on board our Beneteau 33.7 & Sydney 36 yachts and offshore courses are taught aboard our sleek Beneteau 40.7 and Beneteau 47.7 yachts.

We also suggest that the Dayskipper Shore based course be commenced in conjunction with these courses.

Course Duration:-

Competent Crew Inshore
4 x 3 hour on board practical lessons

Competent Crew Offshore
2 x 2 day live aboard or 1 x 3 day live aboard course or 1 x 5 day live aboard

Syllabus

Safety Drills & emergency equipment
Use of sheets and halyards
Sail Shape and Control
Reducing mainsail area - reefing
Headsail changes underway
Helming techniques
Person Overboard Procedures

Rules of the road
Mooring and docking
Anchoring
Safety Equipment used Offshore
Use of dinghy / oars (offshore courses)
Preparation for sea (offshore courses)
Night Sailing (offshore courses)

Inclusions:

Inshore Course: Insurance, Safety Equipment, Wet weather gear

Offshore Course: Meals on board, Insurance, Safety Equipment, Wet weather gear, Course Completion Certificate

Cost :

Inshore Course	Offshore Course
$475 inclusive per person $460 per person for 2 people learning together $450 per person for 3 or 4 people learning together	2 day offshore $525 per person 3 day offshore $795 per person 5 day offshore $1275 per person

Course Dates : Inshore Courses begin every week. Flexible booking structure, but a minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or postpone a booking.

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A minimum of 30 days is required to postpone the offshore courses

Check our Learn to sail packages for great discounts

Courses valid for 12 months and Packages valid for 18 months from date of purchase. Prices are valid until 09/08. Refunds are not available. Please note prices are subject to change without notice.

Please call us on 02 9327 1166 or email us on eastsail@eastsail.com.au if you would like more information.