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Course offered by Iván

5 days
Available in English
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Competent Crew is the introductory yacht sailing course from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA). It is suitable both for complete beginners and those with some dinghy sailing experience who would like to move on to sail yachts.

Competent Crew is very practical and hands-on. The theory is kept to a minimum. You will live on the yacht for the duration of the course, and be out sailing every day. You will receive expert tuition in all the essential crewing skills such as steering, hoisting and trimming sails, essential sailing knots and life onboard.
It is fun, supportive and light-hearted. It is the perfect introduction to yacht sailing.

Non previous experience required

A fun, safe introductory yacht sailing course that earns you the all important first RYA qualification: Competent Crew

You spend the full course living on the yacht, with all meals provided. One of the expert Julio Verne Nautica instructors will work through the full syllabus with you, covering everything you need to know to be a competent and useful crew member on any future yachts you sail on.

A training holiday

Each day, you will sail to somewhere new, visiting the wonderful harbours and anchorages of the Rias Baixas. You will finish each day both on the mainland and on beatiful anchorages, and there’s usually the chance to head into one of the local pubs for a well earned beer and chat about the day’s training.

In one of the best places to learn to sail

The Rias are easily one of the best sailing grounds in the world, with its huge variety of locations, sheltered water, smooth tides, and lots of fishing ships moving by. As we describe in our Rias Baixas overview, this really is the only place to learn to sail.
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  • Plan
    The RYA Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helming skills to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht.

    General Knowledge

    Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sails
    Sufficient knowledge to understand orders given concerning the sailing and day to day running of the boat.
    Sail Handling

    Bending on, setting, reefing and handling of sails
    Use of sheets and halyards and their associated winches
    Ropework

    Handling ropes, including coiling, stowing, securing to cleats and single and double bollards
    Handling warps
    Ability to tie the following knots and to know their correct use: figure-of-eight, clove hitch, rolling hitch, bowline, round turn and two half hitches, single and double sheet bend, reef knot
    Fire precautions and fighting

    Awareness of the hazards of fire and the precautions necessary to prevent fire. Knowledge of the action to be taken in the event of a fire.
    Personal safety equipment

    Understands and complies with rules for the wearing of safety harnesses, lifejackets and personal buoyancy aids
    Casualty overboard

    Understands the action to be taken to recover a casualty who has fallen overboard
    Emergency equipment

    Can operate distress flares and knows when they should be used
    Understands how to launch and board a liferaft
    Manners and customs

    Understands accepted practise with regard to use of burgees and ensigns, prevention of unnecessary noise or disturbance in the harbour including courtesies to other craft berthed.
    Aware of the responsibility of yacht skippers to protect the environment
    Rules of the road

    Is able to keep an efficient lookout at sea
    Dinghies

    Understands and complies with the loading rules.
    Is able to handle a dinghy under oars
    Meteorology

    Awareness of forecasting services and knowledge of the Beaufort scale
    Seasickness

    Understands to what degree their working efficiency is unaffected/partially affected/severely affected by seasickness
    Helming and sailing

    Understands the basic principles of sailing and can steer and trim sails on all points of sailing
    Can steer a compass course, under sail and power
    General duties

    Has carried out general duties satisfactorily on deck and below decks in connection with the daily routine of the vessel

    Schedule: Monday 9:00h - Friday 9:00h
    Duration: 5 days (Monday to Friday)
    Mínimum of 2 and maximum of 5 people on board
    Periodicity: all year
    Boat: Grand Soleil 43
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Other information
- Perfect for beginners – no previous experience required.
- Fun course, with RYA certification at the end.
- Visit beautiful harbours and anchorages.
- Expert tuition to give you the best start.
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Iván
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Verified professional skipper 10 reviews At Sailwiz since 2020
We are a nautical company with training and charter services. We teach all Spanish qualifications, RYA training center and non-regulated nautical training.
We have the most modern and equipped fleet in the Spanish Atlantic in a paradise for navigation that is only beginning to be known.
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Boat details

Our Grand Soleil 43 is one of the most renowned designs of the Cantiere del Pardo shipyard. A magnificent fast cruiser: fast, noble and solid ocean cruiser.

A classic that we keep in perfect condition and unmatched when it comes to enjoying sailing.

Complete equipment, air conditioning, heating, greater roller in hydranet,... B&G electronics renewed in 2023, etc...

With a capacity for 10 people, the boat is equipped with 3 double cabins, and 2 bathrooms.
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Specifications
  • Model: Canteria del Pardo - Grand Soleil 43
  • Capacity: 10 spots
  • Length: 13.39 m
  • Cabins: 3
  • Year: 1998
  • Bathrooms: 2
Features
  • GPS
  • Life jackets
  • VHF
  • Sounding line
  • Autopilot
  • Wind equipment
  • Tender
  • Shower

Additional Information

Included
  • Insurance
  • Final cleaning
  • Costs of mooring and anchoring
  • Meals on board
  • Professional skipper
  • Gas
Not included
  • Food and drink on land
  • Travel to the boat
  • Certificates
Payment methods
  • Credit/debit card
  • Wire transfer

5 · 10 reviews

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    José Luis
    January of 2024
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    Javier
    October of 2023
    In this case our boss was Daniel, not Iván. The experience was very good, the boats used were in very good condition and the person in charge of giving us the training showed a lot of experience and skills to transmit confidence and explain the maneuvers and operation of the equipment.
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    Alberto
    July of 2023
    First of all say that this trip is for people who are a little initiated in the art of navigation. I applied without experience, but despite everything I was accepted and welcomed into the group without any problem. In the end I enjoyed it and above all I learned a lot about coastal navigation, sails and the study of the wind. Thank you
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    Israel
    June of 2023
    We did the internships with Dani, who has taught me a lot, the Catamaran was new and super careful, only 4 students went, also the luck of our colleagues who seemed to have known each other forever, a cabin for each one with what we have Wonderful state, the school of 10, I recommend it 1000x1000
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    Julia
    April of 2023
    The experience has been totally positive at all levels. It has been an excellent weekend, Iván has taught us the most important keys for safe navigation, berthing techniques, anchoring, etc., as well as guiding you in planning trips and the best destinations to navigate. I recommend it 100%.
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    Claudio
    February of 2023
    Iván is at all times explaining to you and telling you to do the maneuvers, all the teachings are very didactic and useful and one absorbs all day, the course is very useful
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  • Start: 1 Apr. MTWThF from 09:00 to 18:00
    5 places available
    825 €
  • Start: 20 May. MTWThF from 09:00 to 18:00
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    825 €
  • Start: 17 Jun. MTWThF from 09:00 to 18:00
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