This RYA Competent Crew course 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 routines. Special attention will be given to safety procedures at sea.

Required experience: None.
Duration: 5 days.
Recommended age: 12 (with parents if under 18).
Certificate issuing criteria: Able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the routine.
Format : This course is based on the water.
Ratio: Maximum (4:1) students to instructor, (5:1) in exceptional circumstance
Place: Procida island.
Included in the fee: Accommodation onboard, fuel, insurance while aboard, reference books.
Not included in the fee: Mooring fees outside of our base in Procida island, food, RYA logbook G-158 (if you do not have it already).

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat
Rigging and sails
Sail handling
Rope work
Fire precautions and fighting
Personal safety equipment
Man overboard
Emergency equipment
Meteorology
Seasickness
Helmsmanship
General duties, manners and customs
Rules of the road
Dinghies

Passport
Sunglasses with retainer
Sun screen and hat
Clothing and shoes appropriate to the weather conditions and the season
Sleeping bag
Pillow case
Gloves
Quick drying travel towel
Sea sickness tablets
Any prescription medicines or dietary needs
Head torch
RYA logbook G-158 (if you have it)