Inshore Competent Crew Course

The Inshore Competent Crew Course introduces the student to yacht cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to a level required to be a useful member of a cruising yacht. Inshore courses are taught on board our Beneteau 33.7 & Sydney 36 yachts.

Previous Experience Required – Start Yachting Course or equivalent is recommended

Ability After Course – Useful Crew Member

Course Duration – 4 x 3 hour on board practical lessons.

Syllabus – Safety Drills & emergency equipment; Use of sheets and halyards; Sail Shape and Control; Reducing mainsail area - reefing; Headsail changes underway; Helming techniques; Person Overboard Procedures; Rules of the road; Mooring and docking; Anchoring; Safety Equipment used Offshore

IMPORTANT: This course is not designed to teach you the skills for sailing offshore. This course is suited to those who wish to sail in enclosed waters and bays.

Your Course kit includes: Insurance, Safety Equipment and Wet weather gear.

Courses commence regularly. Saturdays and Sundays 0930 - 1230 or 1315 - 1615. Flexible booking structure, but a minimum of 48 hours notice is required to cancel or postpone a booking.

The price shown below is for 1 person.