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.

• 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

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 your 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.

Upon successful completion you will be awarded the RYA Competent Crew Certificate and be an asset to any crew you join.

* Low Season 01/01/12 - 31/03/2012   &   03/11/2012 - 31/12/2012

  High Season 01/04/2012 - 02/11/2012

Included:

• RYA Essential Navigation Theory Packs including charts, course work and course notes book and plotter
• 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

• Flights
• Insurance

• 20th -25th May
• 17th - 22nd June
• 22nd - 27th July
• 19th - 24th August
• 16th - 21st Sept
• 21st - 26th Oct
• 18th - 23rd Nov
• 16th - 21st Dec 

 If you cannot make these dates please email me us on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to see if we can arrange an alternative date.

For your personal prepararation we advise the following book/s.  If you click on the link it takes you directly to the RYA website to the correct page and you can order direct through them and they will despatch to you.

Buy Competent Crew at the RYA Shop

Buy RYA Competent Crew at the RYA Shop

You will also need an RYA log book which you can also order direct from the RYA using the link below or direct from us upon arrival for a cost of seven euros.