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Basic Navigation Theory & Competent Crew Practical |
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Based in Puerto Calero, Lanzarote you will do 1 day theory in the classroom (shore phase) followed by 5 days sailing (sea phase). At the completion of the 1 day shore phase and 5 days sailing you will have a basic awareness and understanding of navigation and safety and you will be awarded the
Basic Navigation and Safety Certificate.
 The sea phase, Competent Crew course, introduces you to the practical aspects of yachting including basic seamanship, helming skills under sail and power, sail handling and maintaining a lookout. A.t the end of the course you will have become, as the name suggests, a competent (and confident) member of the crew. The course is designed to provide as much fun and enjoyment as possible in a safe and reassuring environment.
You will be taught the fundamentals of crewing such as knots, nautical terms, sail handling and helming, as well as how to "live" in the environment of a cruising yacht. During the sea phases section of the course you will spend all days aboard the yacht visiting many of the beautiful harbours and anchorages around Lanzarote and Fuerteventura.. With a maximum of 5 students per course, your fully qualified instructors devote plenty of time to your individual needs. Safety is paramount in all RYA courses and you will learn  how to operate flares, lifejackets, safety harnesses, liferafts, how to assist the recovery of a man overboard and participate in night sailing during the course.
You will be awarded the RYA Competent Crew Certificate and be an asset to any crew you join.
| Pre-Course Experience: |
None |
| Assumed Knowledge: |
None |
| Duration: |
6 days
The course runs from 09.00 on the Sunday until 17.00 on the Friday. |
| Price: |
High Season £570*
Low Season £540* |
Included:
- RYA Basic Navigation Theory Packs including charts, course work and course notes book.
- Note paper, pen, pencil and eraser
- Accommodation
- Breakfasts and lunches for duration of course
- Tea and coffee
- 2 evening meals with wine during sea phase of course
- Bedding
- Towels
- Wet weather gear
- Life jackets
Not included:
- Navigation instruments, these can be purchased on arrival
- Flights
- Insurance
The Basic Navigation and Safety course gives a basic introduction to navigation and safety for anyone new to boating:
- Sailors
- Power boaters
- Sea Anglers
- Divers
- Boat Masters
Also useful for experienced dinghy and keel boat sailors and inshore racers.
The course topics includes:
- Charts and Publications
- Safety
- Buoyage
- Tidal Awareness
- Basic Navigation and Pilotage
- Rules of the Road
- Electronic Navigation
- Anchoring
- Weather Forecasts
- Passage Planning
Dates:
- Please email
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for availability stating your preferred dates
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