Competent Crew

The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsman ship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew on a cruising yacht.

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Course Syllabus

• Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
• Sail Handling
• Ropework
• Fire Precautions & Fire Fighting
• Man Overboard
• Emergency Equipment
• Manners and Customs
• Rules of the Road
• Dinghies
• Meteorology
• Sea Sickness
• Helmsmanship and Sailing
• General Duties

Course Details

• Cost:                       €680
  
• Duration:               5 days – Start Sunday 18.00, finish Friday 18.00
• Ratio:                      Maximum student/instructor ratio 5-1 
• Course Material:   All essential course material provided
• Pre-requisites:      There are no pre-requisites for this course