RYA Competent Crew

This course offers a general, gentle introduction to sailing and teaches basic boat handling, seamanship, helming and safety skills.

Whether you are new to yachting or have a bit more experience and are looking for a certification, the RYA Competent Crew course could well be the training you need. This is a course 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 duties on board. Your experience will also include living and sleeping onboard and understanding everything that needs to be done to run a boat.

There is no formal external assessment or exam for the RYA Competent Crew course. Certification is attributed by your instructor upon covering the requirements.

While our 5 day sailing course will equip students with all the necessary safety skills and build confidence in crewing techniques, it is also largely about having fun, visiting some interesting places and having a bit of a holiday.

Program

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat including her rigging and sails;
Ropework;
Fire precaution on board and firefighting;
Personal safety equipment;
Man Overboard;
Emergency Equipment;
Meteorology;
Seasickness;
Helmsmanship;
General duties;
Manners and customs;
Regulation to avoid collisions at sea;
Dinghies.

:: After this course you should...
Become a valid and active crew member on boat. Know how to responde swiftly to the requests of your skipper and participate in manning the yacht. Enjoy more your cruising and feel more comfortable on board.

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(Offer with your first subscription with West Coast)

Location

Oeiras Yachting Harbor offers access to an outstanding water plan. It offers modern infrastructure with restaurants, shops, showers, parking and boatyard all in a stunning location between Lisbon and Cascais.

Around the marina, you will find several high quality beaches, and ocean swimming-pool and a cycle path by the water.

Its strategic location at the mouth of the river Tagus allows you to experience the Atlantic or otherwise look for the more protected and tidal waters of the river.

It's proximity to Cascais and Lisbon (about 6nm each) as well as the quick exit towards the south for destinations like Sesimbra are also a solid advantage.

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Coordenadas GPS: N38º40.580 W009º19.109

Prerequisites

This is a beginner's course thus there is no assumed knowledge or pre-course experience required.

There is no minimum age to complete this course but all underaged need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

To reach certification you will need a minimum of 5 days sailing. It can be organized over 3 weekends (6 days) or 3 days plus 1 weekend, which would mean 1 weekend plus a long 3 day weekend (Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday).

If you have completed "Start Yachting Before" this course can be completed with 3 or 4 additional cruising days.

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Calendário - Cursos Competent Crew / Day Skipper (weekdays)

09Sep

Monday 09 Sep a Monday 09 Sep 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias consecutivos, segunda a sexta (residencial)

16Sep

Monday 16 Sep a Monday 16 Sep 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias consecutivos, segunda a sexta (residencial)

07Oct

Monday 07 Oct a Monday 07 Oct 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias consecutivos, segunda a sexta (residencial)

11Nov

Monday 11 Nov a Monday 11 Nov 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias consecutivos, segunda a sexta (residencial)

Calendar - RYA Competent Crew / Day Skipper (weekends)

21Sep

Saturday 21 Sep a Saturday 21 Sep 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias em 2 fins de semana, um deles prolongado (sáb+dom e sex+sáb+dom)

19Oct

Saturday 19 Oct a Saturday 19 Oct 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias em 2 fins de semana, um deles prolongado (sáb+dom e sex+sáb+dom)

16Nov

Saturday 16 Nov a Saturday 16 Nov 2019
09:30 - 17:30
5 dias em 2 fins de semana, um deles prolongado (sáb+dom e sex+sáb+dom)

Testimonials - RYA Sail

Robert McMurray (South Africa)

Superb!!! Continuous hands-on instruction. Adequate time to observ and attempt all lessons.

RYA Day Skipper (2014-10-10)

Karla McMurray (Germany)

Victor was able to choose the right activities while avoiding the difficult weather conditions. West Coast is very effective and helps even very inexperienced skippers to become confident and competent. I recommend highy West Coast.

RYA Day Skipper (2014-10-10)

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