RYA Competent Crew
The Competent Crew Course is designed to teach the complete beginner the basics of sailing a cruising yacht. You will experience living aboard with a crew of others and really getting to know the yacht.
RYA Competent Crew
The Competent Crew Course is designed to teach the complete beginner the basics of sailing a cruising yacht. You will experience living aboard with a crew of others and really getting to know the yacht. By the end of the 5 days you will have taken the helm, hoisted the sails, learned all about the various lines on the yacht and what each line does. You will also learn to the tie the eight knots which are needed for the day to day running of the boat. You will be involved in keeping watch, ensuring the boat responds correctly in relation to other vessels and learn how to row a dinghy. This RYA Competent Crew course is for those who would like to become active crew members undertaking tasks essential to the running and sailing of the boat. So come and join us in Portsmouth on the South Coast sailing the Solent, one of the busiest and best sea areas to learn to sail. Find more about what to expect If you have never been on a boat before we do recommend that you buy and look through the RYA Competent Crew Skills book before the course, this book is available to purchase when you book the course, it will be posted out to you giving you time to read through before your course.
If you are a complete beginner, the Competent Crew sailing course will last for 5 days. If you've already done the RYA Start Yachting course then it will only take 3 days. All our sailing courses are ALL INCLUSIVE with NO HIDDEN EXTRAS
Free Resit Guarantee*
Our guarantee is that we won't give up on you: in the unlikely event that you fail or can't complete one of our RYA courses, you can resit or rejoin another at NO EXTRA COST (includes practical courses up to Day Skipper and all theory courses less exam fees where applicable) (*see Terms & Conditions).
Course Information
We include everything you will need with your course fee:
5 days Top Notch Tuition!!
Accommodation on board
All food on board - three meals a day plus snacks and refreshments
Home baked tray bake (when Lou is able!)
All mooring fees and marina costs
Use of waterproof clothing
Use of personal safety equipment
Any incurred fuel costs
Free extra days if you do not reach the required standard (see Free Re-Sit Guarantee)
Topics for this course include the following (review the full syllabus)
Preparation for sea
Knowledge of sea erms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
Sail handling
Ropework and knots
Fire precautions, personal safety equipment
Man overboard and emergency equipment
Helmsmanship
Keeping lookout
Use of dinghies
General duties
Manner and customs
Night sailing
The course will start and end at Gosport Marina - PO12 1AH
We typically visit some of these ports and harbours
Cowes
Hamble
Southampton
Beaulieu
Yarmouth
Lymington
Chichester
Poole
There are no pre-course requirements for the Start yachting Course just the desire to have fun and learn.
How do I Book?
Check out the available course dates and then contact us or book online.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact Lou or Jim for more information.
Course Name | Dates | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
8th - 12th May 2024 (Weds - Sun) | £785 | |||
13th - 17th May 2024 (Mon - Fri) | £785 | |||
18th - 22nd May 2024 (Sat - Weds) | £850 | |||
29th May - 2nd June 2024 (Weds - Sun) | £850 | |||
3rd - 7th June 2024 (Mon - Fri) | £850 | |||
5th - 9th June 2024 (Weds - Sun) | £850 | |||
8th - 12th June 2024 (Sat - Weds) | £850 | |||
17th - 21st June 2024 (Mon - Fri) | £850 | |||
Up to 5:1 ratio book the whole boat | 17th - 21st June 2024 (Mon - Fri) (1 place) | £3,500 | ||
3rd - 7th July 2024 (Weds - Sun) | £850 |
Client review
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Ben GCompetent Crew Course
Matt was a fantastic teacher and the whole course was a great experience. Brilliant balance between learning and enjoying time on the water.
Russ LCompetent Crew Course
Having never never set foot on a 'big boat' I decided to do my Competent Crew course with Nomad after seeing their fantastic reviews.
From the second I got to the marina I was warmly welcomed by Jim. I found Nomad Sailing to be extremely well run and organised in every detail. It was the best experience that I've ever had and with Jim's awesome laid back teaching approach and vast knowledge, I felt at ease and incredibly comfortable from start to finish. I learnt so much in that week.
I would recommend anyone thinking of booking such a course with Nomad to do so without hesitation, DO IT NOW you will not be disappointed in any way shape or form.
Spence MCompetent Crew Course
Nomad Sailing provided excellent teaching throughout the course. Thorough, patient and knowledgeable during both the theory and practical courses, Nomad Sailing gave everyone the attention they needed to gain confidence and make progress. Sailing on a comfortable, well equipped Jeaneau 37 Sunfast was a pleasure.
Instruction was terrific. The instructors provide guidance, example and encouragement so that, on the practical course, everyone gained confidence and skills, no matter how much or how little sailing experience each of us had.
The Solent is a great place to practice tidal sailing with lots of opportunities for chart work, passage planning, piloting and navigation.
This may well be my first ever five star review; its well deserved.
