RYA Competent Crew Practical
This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.
By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day duties on board. You should also have visited some interesting places and had an enjoyable holiday.
Please see the RYA competent Crew Syllabus below.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Course Title: RYA Competent Crew Practical
Course Headline: This course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.
Course Duration: 5 days. We run our offshore practical courses out of Hamble Point down in the Solent.
Cost: £755.00 for 5 consecutive days (Monday 9am meet up and return on the Friday afternoon) You will stay on the boat for the duration of the course.
Course Description: Experience living on board and really get to know the boat. Virtually all the course is hands on. You are the crew - without you the sails won't go up and the boat won't be steered.
Ratio: 5:1 (students:instructor)
What's Included: RYA Competent Crew Skills book, RYA YM Scheme Syllabus and Logbook, RYA accredited instructor, accommodation on board, gas, diesel, breakfast and lunch each day, 4 evening meals.
What is not Included: Mooring fees. These will be split between the students (max £60per person/week)
Prior Knowledge/Experience: None
Next Steps: RYA Day Skipper Theory followed by RYA Day Skipper Practical
Ability after the course: By the end of the course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day duties on board. You should also have visited some interesting places and had an enjoyable holiday
Please refer to our online calendar for dates.
All group bookings, please email the office to coordinate dates.
By signing up to the RYA Competent Crew Practical, you are confirming you meet the prerequisites and you have read, understood and accepted the LCSC's Standard T & C's for Offshore Practical Course - please find a copy below.
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Last updated 13:35 on 20 July 2026