RYA Competent Crew in Procida
First steps on deck
The RYA Competent Crew course is for beginners and anyone who wants to be an active part of the crew, not just a passenger. By the end you’ll steer, handle sails, keep lookout, and support daily routines with strong focus on safety procedures at sea.
At a glance
- Experience: None required
- Duration: 5 days • Ratio: 5:1 • Age: 14+
- Format: Fully onboard • Place: Procida Island
- Included: Berth onboard, fuel, insurance (ASC card), WiFi
- Not included: Mooring fees outside Procida, food
Course syllabus
Skills you’ll cover- Terminology
- Rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Knots and rope work
- Fire prevention
- Safety and emergency equipment
- Man overboard (emergency procedures)
- Basic meteorology
- Helming
- Onboard behaviour
- Collision regulations basics
- Victualling basics
What to bring
Pack light and practical- Passport or ID
- Sunglasses with case
- Sun cream and hat
- Clothing and shoes appropriate to the weather conditions and the season
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow case
- Sailing gloves
- Quick-drying travel towel
- Personal medicines (seasickness tablets)
- Head torch
- Reference books for the class