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: €780
- 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