>RYA Competent Crew

This certificate is an introduction to yachting, basic seamanship and helmsmanship skills. The training you get will ensure that you are able to function as a confident and competent member of any sailing crew, anywhere in the world.

Duration

5 days (Monday to Friday)

OR 3 weekends

OR 2 weekends (if you have already completed the Start Yachting course).

Capacity

Maximum of 5 students per course.

Experience

No previous sailing experience required.

Training

The 2 Oceans/RYA Competent Crew course is an ideal introduction to yachting. During the 5 days you will be taught how to:

• steer a yacht
• put up the sails and handle them
• become familiar with nautical terms
• and learn how to live on a yacht amongst other things.

In sailing, safety is of key importance, which is why you will be taught how to:

• assist in the recovery of a man over board
• operate flares and use life jackets, harnesses and life rafts.

You will also:

• sail over 100 nautical miles
• enjoy at least 4 night hours’ of sailing and visit many of the harbours and anchorages of the Cape/Langebaan area.

Food

is supplied for the course.

Availability

The RYA Competent Crew course is run throughout the year.