RYA Competent Crew or Dayskipper Sail Weeks

INTRODUCTION: The RYA Competent Crew and Dayskipper Sail Courses are run alongside each other. Although they are different courses we have found it pays to mix the two courses on the same yacht. The key benefit is that while Competent Crew (beginner) students are learning how to helm and trim sails the Dayskipper (Intermediate) students are not competing for the chart table and skippering role. Typically there will be a mix of up to five Competent Crew and Dayskipper Students on board. Below you will find a course description for each of these courses.

RYA COMPETENT CREW

AIM: For beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

DURATION: We run this course in various formats, so you can choose the one that suits you

·     Five consecutive days (starting 0900 on a Saturday, Monday or Wednesday and finishing at 1600 on day five). You can check dates and book online at the bottom of this page.

·     For the five days spread over twin weekends option, please return to the Sail Cruising menu on the left. 

PRE REQUISITES: None

COURSE CONTENT: Basic seamanship and helming. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row the dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines. This is a five day live aboard course. All meals are on board (except one evening meal ashore, not included). This is a good fun social introduction to yacht sailing.

RYA DAYSKIPPER SAIL

AIM: To give students the skills required to skipper a cruising yacht in familiar tidal waters by day. All of our Dayskipper Courses are tidally endorsed.

DURATION: We run this course in various formats, so you can choose the one that suits you

• Five consecutive days (starting 0900 on a Saturday, Monday or Wednesday and finishing at 1600 on day 5). Check dates and book on this page.
• For the five days spread over twin weekends option, please return to the Sail Cruising menu on the left.
• For the nine day (consecutive) Dayskipper Intensive Shorebased and Sail practical option please return to the Sail Cruising menu on the left.
• For the two day tidal endorsement weekend (1900 Friday to 1600 Sunday) for those who have already taken their Dayskipper Sail Course at a Non-Tidal Centre please call us.

PRE REQUISITES:

• Minimum Age 16
• 5 days on board.
• 100 miles logged
• 4 night hours on board a sailing yacht.
• Basic navigation and sailing ability. If gybes are still taking you by surprise then you are not quite ready for this course.
• Day Skipper Shorebased Course (recommended)
• Competent Crew Course (useful)
• RYA SRC Course (recommended).

COURSE CONTENT: Pilotage, boat handling, seamanship and navigation. This practical course gives you the chance to put all the skills learnt on the shorebased course into practice. Once you have passed the Dayskipper practical we are happy to also issue you with the ICC (International Certificate of Competence) for sail craft up to 24m (subject to RYA license fee). The ICC is available to UK citizens and residents.

BOOKING The dates below denote the first morning of a five day Competent Crew or Dayskipper Course.

AIM: To learn basic skills and techniques for yacht sailing. This is an introduction to yachting.

DURATION: 2 days and 2 nights (1900 Friday to 1600 Sunday afternoon) or 3 days and 3 nights (1900 on Thursday or Friday evening to 1600 on Sunday or Monday afternoon).

PRE REQUISITES: None

COURSE CONTENT: This course provides a short introduction to sail cruising for novices. By the end of the course you will have experienced steering a yacht, sail handling, rope-work and be aware of safety on board. This can also be used as the first 2 or 3 days of the RYA Competent Crew Course. If you complete a further 2 or 3 day course at a later date you can effectivly top up to the full 5 day RYA Competent Crew Certificate.