Day Skipper Practical Course
October 8, 2025Coastal Skipper Practical Course
October 8, 2025
Competent Crew Course
£750
The RYA Competent Crew course is the perfect starting point for anyone new to sailing. Designed for complete beginners, this hands-on course introduces you to the world of cruising and teaches you how to become a valuable and active crew member on board a yacht. Over the course, you’ll learn essential seamanship skills including sail handling, ropework, helming under sail and power, keeping lookout, and safety at sea.
You’ll live aboard the yacht for the duration of the course, experiencing life at sea while visiting different harbours and anchorages along the coast. By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident to contribute to the running of a yacht under the guidance of a skipper and will be well prepared for further RYA training.
Key Highlights:
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No previous sailing experience required
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Learn sail handling, ropework, helming, and lookout duties
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Introduction to nautical terms and basic seamanship
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Experience living aboard and exploring new destinations
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Gain the skills to be a useful and confident crew member
The RYA Competent Crew course is fun, practical, and a great way to start your sailing journey.
What's Included
- Professional Skipper / Instructor
- A modern performance / crusing yacht with the latest navigation equipment
- A full sail wardrobe
- Accommodation on board (own cabin option available at request)
- Waterproof clothing
- All food for breakfast & lunches
- Mooring fees and fuel
- Safety equipment
- All charts and publications
- A great time with plenty of learning
Experience Required
None, just a sense of adventure and the desire to gain new skills
How to Book
Booking is easy, Select the drop down box and select the date that suits you its as easy as that, alternatively you can scroll through the calander and find dates that way.
If you cant find dates to suit you please get in touch, we can always add bespoke dates to suit our customers
Event Details
Venue: Portland Marina
