RYA Competent Crew Course
What we say…
What it says on the tin! At the end of five days you won’t believe how much you’ve learned to become an RYA Competent Crew. You don’t need any previous experience, although people often find it helpful to have looked at the RYA Competent Crew Handbook prior to joining.
However you approach it, your instructor will show you the ropes (quite literally) and get you sailing, manoeuvring, handling lines and rowing a dinghy. You will:
- learn to helm (steer) the boat on all points of sail (wherever the wind is coming from)
- get experienced at tacking (nothing to do with sewing)
- learn about gybing (not to be confused with gibing)
- try running before the wind (which doesn’t actually require you to run!)
All the key sailing moves, so that you have the confidence to go on to the next stage.
What’s Included
- 5 nights onboard the yacht (can be 2 + 3 days split dates)
- Instructor
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Soft drinks and snacks
- Wet weather gear
- Fuel, gas and engine hours
- RYA Competent Certificate upon successful completion of the course
Courses start at 19.00hrs and finishing on your last day at 17.00hrs.
Cost (Valid from 1st March 2025)
5 Day courses - Please see our online booking calendar for dates
Off-peak (1st November – 31st March): £710pp
Peak Season (1st April – 31st October ): £760pp
Split weekend 2+3 courses - Please see below for upcoming dates
Off-peak (1st November – 31st March): £725pp
Peak Season (1st April – 31st October ) : £785pp
2025 split weekend course dates
23-26th May (1st weekend 3 days) 30-1st June (2nd weekend 2 days) - Sold out
13-15th June (1st weekend 2 days) 20-23rd June (2nd weekend 3 days) - Sold out
15-17th August (1st weekend 2 days) 22-25th August (2nd weekend 3 days)
19-21st September (1st weekend 2 days) 26-29th September (2nd weekend 3 days)
3-5th October (1st weekend 2 days) 10-13th October (2nd weekend 3 days)
7-9th November (1st weekend 2 days) 14-17th November (2nd weekend 3 days)
Please note, split weekend courses cannot be booked online. Please call on 02394 350 505 or email learn@prometheus-sailing.co.uk to make an enquiry/booking.
NEXT STEPS
Want to take your sailing further after your RYA Competent Crew course? Try to gain some further sailing experience. Rather like after you get your driving licence - get out there an enjoy sailing. You can join a sailing club, join friends on a flotilla holiday or sign up on yacht sailing and crew search apps too. Then the next step is to progress to the RYA Day Skipper practical and theory courses where you take charge of the boat.
To participate in RYA courses children must meet the minimum age requirements:
- Start Yachting Course - Minimum age 8+
- Competent Crew Certification Course - Minimum age 12+
- Day Skipper Certification Course - Minimum age 16+
We welcome older children (16+) on any of our courses at any time of year, provided they are accompanied by at least one adult (18yrs+). Those under 16yrs will need to join you on a family course.
Family courses can be booked throughout the season (subject to yacht availability) Family courses must have a minimum of 2 people age 18+ on board.
Teenagers aged 13-17yrs can also take the RYA Competent Crew Course or RYA Day Skipper Certification Course (16+) during our Youth Sailing Academy weeks.
