Start Yachting
The RYA Start Yachting course is the basic introductory course
for beginners. The RYA Start Yachting course is run over a weekend
and by the end of the weekend, you will have experienced steering a
yacht, sail handling, rope work and be aware of safety onboard.
Holders of an RYA Start Yachting certificate can obtain a RYA
Competent Crew certificate by completing a further two weekends of
the RYA Competent Crew course.
By the end of this course the successful RYA Competent Crew will
have sufficient knowledge and skill to be a useful and able crew
member.
| Pre-course experience | None |
| Assumed Knowledge | None |
| Course content | Steering a yacht, sail handling, rope work and safety onboard |
| Ability after course | Basic knowledge of yachting. Reduces the time needed to complete the Competent Crew course |
| Duration | 2 days over a weekend Friday to Sunday |
| Price | £200 |
