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.

Programe

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;
Regulations to avoid collisions at sea;
Using the dinghy.

:: 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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(O livro Yachtmaster Scheme & Logbook é uma oferta com a sua primeira inscrição com a West Coast)

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.

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.

Prices

Price

€695
(vat Included)

5 full days

Incluides Yachtmaster Sail Scheme Logbook

Includes food on board

Includes bed clothing

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Notas Importantes

All prices include fuel, marina costs and acomodation onboard when applicable. Includes the usage of all the safety gear, bed clothing, and food when applicable (breakfasts, lunches and 3 dinners on board). Free parking at the marina is included in all residential courses. The boat will be supplied on your arrival. Includes a free book "RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Sheme" with your first RYA course with us. If you wish to make use of the Helly Hansen wet weather gear you have to book in advance at a cost o 19,50 euros per 5 days or 6 euros per day. West Coast holds all the required insurances for this type of activity. Nevertheless, we strongly recommend that you hold or buy your own travel insurance adequate to your specific needs. For example, in insurance that covers cancelation costs, theft, disease and that does not exclude recrational sailing is highly advised. It is not included in the price: meals ashore, books you may need, transfer to and from the airport or the city centre (but we can help with booking a taxi or organising a transfer for your group).

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Warranty

We always thought that "Satisfaction Guaranteed" is not a very inspiring sentence. We want you to be satisfied of course, but we prefer that you are absolutey delighted with your experience and training.

We are proud of the job we do so we are not happy if you are not happy. If, for any reason, you are unhappy with the activity or experience you have chosen you can repeat it at no additional cost.

In what training is concerned we cannot guarantee that you will always pass and get your certificate. But we can assure you that we will do our best so that you can reach your objectives.

Therefore we are the only traiing centre to offer you a "Learning Agreement" and second chance, assuring that you can repeat your course or activity (or parts of it) at no additional cost. Our objective is to improve your skill and assure you a memorable experience so we are commited with the result and pretty confident that West Coast will stand up to your expectations.

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