RYA Competent Crew
RYA Competent Crew Course
On this course the complete novice is taught basic seamanship, safety at sea, sail handling, rope work, steering and sail setting.
Covering at least 100 miles in 5 days introduces the beginner to the fun and challenge of yacht cruising, and is the perfect foundation for those wishing to progress to Day Skipper.
You will be encouraged to be an active crew member, and under instruction will take a hand at steering the boat, handling ropes and hoisting sails.
The training boat, Driac (pronounced Dry-ack) is a classic yacht built in 1930 operating out of Milford Haven.
She is bermudian rigged and fully modern in the way she sails, but has the atmosphere and character which can only be experienced in a classic wooden sailing vessel.
She has only 5 berths so you will never have more than a 4:1 teaching ratio.
Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, Wales is one of the great natural harbours of the world, with its busy port, marinas, quiet anchorages, dramatic coast and islands to visit.
The Haven is also perfectly placed for cruising the Pembrokeshire coast.
The course is available in a range of formats :
5 days – Cost £560
2 weekends of 3 days – Cost £680
For info or to book a practical course on Driac contact Charles : 07515387693 charles@sailandoar.org
Own boat Tuition
For other aspects of the scheme incl. OWN BOAT TUITION contact Roger: 07968 495124 rpnasey@gmail.com or use the contact form.
Shore Based Theory Courses
Our theory courses place in the SARA teaching facility at Beachley, near Chepstow, Gloucestershire.
RYA Day Skipper Shore-based Theory
This course is a introduction to chart work, navigation, seamanship and meteorology.
It deals with tidal heights and streams and their effect on you course and also the rules of the road for yachts at sea.
See RYA Shorebased Theory Courses for further details
RYA Coastal Skipper/Yachtmaster Shore-Based Theory
This course develops the knowledge and skills acquired in the Day Skipper course, enabling yachtsmen and power boaters to undertake more complex passages including both offshore and overnight.
It covers advanced navigation techniques including position fixing, course to steer, passage planning, pilotage, meteorology, collision regulations, stability and buoyage.
See RYA Shorebased Theory Courses for further details.
VHF DSC Radio Course
This course starts by looking at the practical operation of a standard Marine VHF, Channel usage, Distress/Urgency/Safety and routine voice procedures.
On successful completion, you will be awarded a licence allowing you to legally operate a VHF/DSC radio.
See VHF DSC Radio Course for further details.
