Good crew is extremely hard to find - Our 5 day RYA Competent Crew practical sailing course will help you learn the ropes and provides you with the essential skills required to help crew a yacht. 

During your learn to sail holiday in Spain you will be actively encouraged to take full part in all aspects of sailing a cruising yacht and gain a comprehensive understanding of sail handling and basic sail trim in conjunction with the points of sail. Also you will learn how to turn the yacht around by tacking/gybing and steering a steady course on the helm, whilst keeping a look-out for other craft.

Around the marina, fenders need to be put in the right places, lines need to be ready and knots such as the bowline, clove hitch and round turn two half-hitches will become second nature.

It has been mentioned by previous students that using the correct nautical terminology is comparable to studying a second language with the bizarre selection of warps, sheets, halyards, lines and guys when all the novice sailor can see is a 'Rope'. The good news is that with a little perseverence, it all makes sense in the end.

To help you along, check out our beginners guide to Yottie lingo.

These 5 day practical sailing courses really give a feel for life onboard a cruising yacht. Not only will you be living aboard, but you get to experience some great sailing whilst visiting new destinations, making it the perfect learn to sail holiday. By the end of the week you will leave us, having gained in confidence and feeling ready to sail with friends or as race crew at your local yacht club.

This is a very hands on course with many people agreeing that they learn and retain more knowledge when taught with this approach, for that reason we only ever teach 3 students on our practical sailing weeks. 

We really do try harder to help you achieve your goals.

If you already have RYA qualifications or just want a weeks sailing holiday, you are welcome to join us in Spain or on our travels to gain sea miles and valuable experience.

Interested in joining this excellent starter week and taking your first steps into the exciting world of sailing - enquire now for availability or to make a booking. 

Next step after Competent Crew, more sailing followed by Day Skipper navigation and practical, the adventure is just beginning!

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UK Cheap call 0872 426 0837 or Spain - 0034 695 326 184