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Competent Crew Practical Course

This is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers. By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.

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Scheme Type

Sail Cruising

Beginner

Afloat

Required experience

None

Minimum duration

5 days. Often run over 3 weekends or 3 days plus a weekend. If you have done the Start Yachting course, this course can be completed in 3 or 4 days.

Minimum age

Recommended age 12

Content

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners

Certificate issuing criteria

Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines

Format

This course is based on the water

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