Competent Crew Weekend Course - Part 1

RYA Competent Crew sailing course from Brighton.
Learn to sail a yacht over two weekends with the RYA Competent Crew weekend sailing course. This a ‘hands on’ practical course that teaches you the basic principles of sailing, as well as personal safety.

You will learn basic : 

  • Helmsmanship
  • Sail handling
  • Ropework
  • Essential safety procedures 
  • Rules of the road
  • Meteorology
  • Man overboard
  • Manners & customs.
Course Objective: These skills will enable you to become a valuable crew member. You will be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout and be able to assist in all the daily routines.

Prerequisite: None

This course is also run over 5 week days, where we aim to sail to France. Click here for details and dates of the weekday course.


Where can I find dates for the second weekend? Click the 'Details' button next to any course dates below and you will be presented with date options for the second weekend.






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Lucy Grey
Jason was an excellent teacher who we requested for the Part 2 of our Competent Crew. We had the most enjoyable weekend and both feel we have leant a lot!