RYA Competent Crew
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