The RYA Competent Crew is the best way to start your sailing adventure. No previous sailing experience is required, you just turn up and go sailing! During the 5 day practical boat-based course you will explore the Solent, visiting a variety of marinas and anchorages. By the end of the week you will be able to sail on a yacht, feeling confident that you can help out.

Wednesday - Sunday Format:

You will meet your crew and instructor for the 5-day practical course at 7pm on the Tuesday evening before the course starts on Wednesday morning. The first evening is relaxed, and a chance to get to know each other over a crew meal ashore. The next morning you will prepare to set sail and you will spend the next 5 days exploring the Solent and South Coast. The route you take and the ports you visit will be weather dependent - and part of the course will introduce you to route planning.

You will return about 3.30pm on the final Sunday. 

If these dates don't suit you, click here to see the other RYA Competent Crew Course dates available.

What's Included:

Sailing Logic offer a no-hidden extras approach. All mooring fees are included in the course fee, as well as the loan of high quality waterproof jacket and trousers. All day time food and 3 evening meals are included on board, allowing you two evenings to enjoy a meal ashore (the first evening, plus one another). You will also receive an RYA Competent Crew Certificate. 

Pre-Requisites:

There are no pre-requisites for this course, and no previous sailing experience is required. This course is suited to those who have never sailed before or only sailed dinghies but not yachts.