RYA COMPETENT CREW PRACTICAL COURSE
Course Aims
To introduce beginners to basic seamanship, helmsmanship
and safety
This course is run from our base, at Douglas, Isle of Man over 5 days. The Isle of
Man, with its amazing scenery and sheltered waters, is the perfect location
Ability
After Course
To be a useful crew member on board a cruising yacht
Course Content
Knowledge of terms and parts of a boat
Sail handling
Rope work and knots
Fire precautions and fighting
Personal safety equipment
Response to man overboard scenario
Use
of emergency equipment
Handling a dinghy
Basic meteorology
Helmsmanship and sailing
