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RYA Competent Crew Skills
30€
Useful first reference for beginner crewing skills.
Course overview
A first step into sail cruising for complete beginners, covering steering, sails, ropework and safety aboard a cruising yacht.
Designed for people with no previous sailing experience.
Completing this course can reduce a later Competent Crew practical course to three days.
Is this course right for you?
Experience & eligibility
What you need
- No previous sailing experience or prior knowledge needed — this is a true entry point.
These are a guide, not a fixed requirement. We confirm your eligibility with you personally before the course, so please get in touch if you are unsure whether this course is right for you — we will help you find the right starting point.
Before you join
- No previous experience or assumed knowledge.
What you will cover
- Steering a yacht
- Handling sails
- Ropework
- On-board safety
- Basic seamanship
Course outcome
Basic sailing, safety and supervised crewing knowledge.
Included
Course-specific joining notes are confirmed before training.
Additional fees
Any exam, licence or book fees are listed here when applicable; final details are confirmed before training.
Recommended reading
Books that match this course.
Useful RYA publications for preparation and revision. You can buy the books yourself, or the school can provide each required book for 30€ with your booking.
G94
RYA Yacht Techniques
30€
Good wider background for life aboard a cruising yacht.
Supporting
Course pathway
Where this course fits.
Use this as a planning guide. The right route depends on your current experience.
Recommended before
No previous course is normally needed.