RYA Competent Crew Course

This course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsman ship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht.

Pre-requisites: None
Minimum age: 10 Years Years
Where: Langebaan
Duration: 5 days Days
Ratio: 5:1

RYA Competent Crew

This course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsman ship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht.

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
Sail Handling
Rope work
Fire Precautions and fighting
Personal Safety equipment
Man overboard
Emergency equipment
Manners and customs
Rules of the road
Meteorology
Seasickness
Helmsman ship and sailing
General Duties

*** RYA Competent Crew Certificate issued upon successful completion***
(includes food and accommodation onboard)

Included

Food and accommodation onboard for the duration of your practical sailing course
Personal Logbook
Atlantic Yachting T-shirt & Cap
Diesel + Berthing Fees
Fresh linen, pillows and pillowcases
The use of Foul Weather gear should you need it
Tea, Coffee & Sugar in office and on yachts
Access card to Marina ablutions (on loan)
Fully equipped galley + cleaning materials

Excluded

Transport to Langebaan from Cape Town

What you need to bring with you

Suitable clothing – layers are a good idea (T shirts, weatherproof jacket, baggies, long sleeve T-shirts, rash vests, tracksuit pants, jeans, flip flops and warm clothes)
Polarised Sunglasses, or you can purchase from our shop – R800.00
Gloves, or you can purchase from our shop – R300.00
Buff, or you can purchase from our shop – R100.00
Sailing shoes or any soft-soled shoes (i.e., trainers or takkies)
Sleeping bag and a blanket
Sun cream, hats, towels and toiletries
Warm socks and a beanie
Extra money for food and beverages