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Competent Crew Course

RYA Competent Crew Certificate
43 reviews
Thinking about getting started in the world of sailing? In that case, the RYA Competent Crew course is perfect for you, as it will introduce you to sailing and equip you with the knowledge necessary to handle sails, maintain a course, steer a tender and assist in the maneuvers on board.
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Place Start Plazas Price
Cannigione,
From 4 Mar to 8 Mar
4 Mar
5 days
0 More information No availability
Gibraltar, Gibraltar
From 8 Mar to 13 Mar
8 Mar
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 900€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 9 Mar. to 13 Mar. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
9 Mar
5 days
2 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 25 Mar to 29 Mar
25 Mar
5 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 25 Mar to 29 Mar
25 Mar
5 days
0 More information No availability
Gibraltar,
From 28 Mar to 3 Apr
28 Mar
7 days
0 More information No availability
Gibraltar,
From 29 Mar to 3 Apr
29 Mar
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 900€
Cannigione,
From 31 Mar to 6 Apr
31 Mar
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 1 Apr to 6 Apr
1 Apr
6 days
2 More information Reserve for 850€
Cannigione,
From 7 Apr to 12 Apr
7 Apr
6 days
5 More information Reserve for 850€
Cannigione,
From 12 Apr to 18 Apr
12 Apr
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 19 Apr to 25 Apr
19 Apr
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 26 Apr to 2 May
26 Apr
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 26 Apr to 2 May
26 Apr
7 days
3 More information Reserve for 850€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 27 Apr. to 1 May. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
27 Apr
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 29 Apr to 3 May
29 Apr
5 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 29 Apr to 3 May
29 Apr
5 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 3 May to 9 May
3 May
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 3 May to 8 May
3 May
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 6 May to 10 May
6 May
5 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 10 May to 16 May
10 May
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 10 May to 15 May
10 May
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 11 May to 17 May
11 May
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 17 May to 23 May
17 May
7 days
4 More information Reserve for 765€
Cannigione,
From 17 May to 23 May
17 May
7 days
4 More information Reserve for 850€
Chiavari, Genova
From 17 May to 22 May
17 May
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 24 May to 30 May
24 May
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 850€
Cannigione,
From 24 May to 30 May
24 May
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 850€
Chiavari, Genova
From 24 May to 29 May
24 May
6 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 31 May to 6 Jun
31 May
7 days
1 More information Reserve for 950€
Cannigione,
From 31 May to 6 Jun
31 May
7 days
1 More information Reserve for 950€
Chiavari, Genova
From 31 May to 5 Jun
31 May
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 7 Jun to 13 Jun
7 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 7 Jun to 13 Jun
7 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 7 Jun to 12 Jun
7 Jun
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 14 Jun to 20 Jun
14 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 14 Jun to 20 Jun
14 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Chiavari, Genova
From 14 Jun to 19 Jun
14 Jun
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 15 Jun. to 19 Jun. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
15 Jun
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 21 Jun to 27 Jun
21 Jun
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 21 Jun to 27 Jun
21 Jun
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 950€
Chiavari, Genova
From 21 Jun to 26 Jun
21 Jun
6 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 21 Jun to 27 Jun
21 Jun
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 950€
Olbia,
From 28 Jun to 4 Jul
28 Jun
7 days
4 More information Reserve for 945€
Cannigione,
From 28 Jun to 4 Jul
28 Jun
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Chiavari, Genova
From 28 Jun to 3 Jul
28 Jun
6 days
4 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 5 Jul to 11 Jul
5 Jul
7 days
4 More information Reserve for 945€
Cannigione,
From 5 Jul to 11 Jul
5 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 12 Jul to 18 Jul
12 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Cannigione,
From 12 Jul to 18 Jul
12 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 19 Jul to 25 Jul
19 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Cannigione,
From 19 Jul to 25 Jul
19 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 26 Jul to 1 Aug
26 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 945€
Cannigione,
From 26 Jul to 1 Aug
26 Jul
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 2 Aug to 8 Aug
2 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 2 Aug to 8 Aug
2 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 9 Aug to 15 Aug
9 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 16 Aug to 22 Aug
16 Aug
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Cannigione,
From 16 Aug to 22 Aug
16 Aug
7 days
2 More information Reserve for 1,050€
Olbia,
From 23 Aug to 29 Aug
23 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 23 Aug to 29 Aug
23 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 24 Aug. to 28 Aug. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
24 Aug
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 999€
Olbia,
From 30 Aug to 5 Sep
30 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 30 Aug to 5 Sep
30 Aug
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 6 Sep to 12 Sep
6 Sep
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 6 Sep to 12 Sep
6 Sep
7 days
0 More information No availability
Olbia,
From 13 Sep to 19 Sep
13 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 855€
Cannigione,
From 13 Sep to 19 Sep
13 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 950€
Cannigione,
From 13 Sep to 19 Sep
13 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 950€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 14 Sep. to 18 Sep. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
14 Sep
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Olbia,
From 20 Sep to 26 Sep
20 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 855€
Cannigione,
From 20 Sep to 26 Sep
20 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 950€
Olbia,
From 27 Sep to 3 Oct
27 Sep
7 days
0 More information No availability
Cannigione,
From 27 Sep to 3 Oct
27 Sep
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 850€
Cannigione,
From 4 Oct to 10 Oct
4 Oct
7 days
5 More information Reserve for 850€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 12 Oct. to 16 Oct. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
12 Oct
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 9 Nov. to 13 Nov. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
9 Nov
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
Baiona, Pontevedra
From 14 Dec. to 18 Dec. MTWThF from 10:00 to 18:00
14 Dec
5 days
5 More information Reserve for 899€
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Frequent questions
  • ⭐ ¿En qué consiste el curso de Competent?
    Es un curso de introducción a la navegación a vela donde aprenderás a manejar las velas y la lancha auxiliar, mantener un rumbo y ayudar en las maniobras a bordo.
  • ✅ ¿Hay que hacer un curso previo al de Competent Crew?
    No es obligatorio realizar ningún curso previo antes, pero la RYA recomienda realizar antes el curso teórico "Essential Navigation", que se puede cursar online.
  • ➡️ ¿Es necesario tener experiencia previa en navegación?
    No, no es necesario tener experiencia previa a la realización del curso de Competent Crew de la RYA.
  • ✍ ¿Cuál es la edad mínima para realizar el curso de Competent Crew?
    Si quieres relizar el curso de Competent Crew de la RYA debes sabes que no hay edad mínima para poder hacerlo.
  • ❗ ¿Cuánto dura el curso de Competent Crew de la RYA?
    El curso de Competent Crew de la Royal Yachting Association tiene una duración de 5 días, en los que el alumno está embarcado en un velero aprendiendo todo todo lo relativo a las maniobras a bordo.
  • ⚡ ¿Cuánto cuesta el curso de Competetnt Crew?
    El precio del curso de Competent Crew de la RYA es muy variable. La diferencia depende de la zona, la época del año y el prestigio de la escuela, entre otros.
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User reviews about Competent Crew Course
4.92/5
Average grade
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Maxime November of 2025
Great experience with Paula A. as instructor, I would recommend to anyone interested.
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Lana October of 2025
One of the best experiences ever. The knowledge, the passion, the commitment, and genuinity of Daniele is unmatched.What a gem. Daniele transformed our group into a cohesive beautiful crew. Even though we were unlucky with the weather some days, Daniele always managed to turn it around to a great day.
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Fredrik August of 2025
An incredible week in Sardinia. The scenery didn’t disappoint but the best of all was the sailing instructed and guided by William! A truly passionate and professional sailor, and also the kindest and one of the most knowledgeable persons about life at sea I’ve met. His way of instructing, and being a host on the boat,
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I feel so lucky to have found Cathy and her school. There is absolutely no end to her availability and willingness to make sure my Day Skipper experience was fulfilling. Incredible instructors (quite hilarious), wonderful boats, and Gibraltar is perfect for wind and experience.
Thank you, Cathy!!!
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Valentina September of 2020
I applied for the competent crew course as a real beginner.
It's been an amazing experience; Fabrizio, the instructor, is a very well organized person, able to let you learn whatever is in your capabilities.
I'm glad I got this experience, I'll be more confident with sailboats from now on, and I know that with this RYA course my approach will be more professional
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Melanie July of 2025
Great week learning how to sail with William. He has two boats and I was on the boat with more experienced crew. Had my own very comfortable cabin. Only 3 crew so we all got to skipper for two days each. It was fun, exhilarating and of course stunning scenery. William is patient and has a ton of knowledge to share. Hug
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  • Curso de Competent Crew

    El curso de Competent Crew es una introducción general a la navegación a vela y en él experimentarás la vida a bordo de un barco y conocerás todas las partes de una embarcación. Durante la formación, también aprenderás a utilizar la terminología náutica, a manejar las velas y una lancha auxiliar, mantener un rumbo y ayudar en las maniobras a bordo.


    No es obligatorio realizar ningún curso previo al de Competent Crew, pero la RYA recomienda realizar el curso teórico "Essential Navigation", que se puede cursar online y te aportará la base teórica para que le saques más partido a la formación práctica.
  • Contenido del curso Competent Crew

    El curso de Competent Crew de la Royal Yachting Association está compuesto por los siguientes puntos:
    • Conocimiento de términos marinos y partes de un barco, jarcias y velas. 
    • Dirección y prácticas de la vela.
    • Ropework.
    • Precauciones  y lucha contra incendios. 
    • Equipo de seguridad personal.
    • Recuperación de hombre al agua.
    • El equipo de emergencia. Usos y costumbres.
    • Reglamento General de Circulación.
    • Botes.
    • Meteorología.
    • El mareo.
    • Deberes generales por encima y debajo de la cubierta.
    • El gobierno del barco bajo motor y a vela.
    • Manejo de líneas al estacionar o salir de un barco en el puerto.
  • Características del curso Competent Crew

    El curso de Competent Crew de la RYA se caracteriza por tener una duración total de cinco días completos. Además, no hay un requesito específico sobre la edad, por lo que todos aquellos que lo deseen pueden realizar el curso.

    Ventajas de contratar tu curso con Sailwiz
    En Sailwiz trabajamos con una amplia de selección de escuelas náuticas homologadas que realizan cursos de la Royal Yachting Association (RYA). Esto nos permite tener la más amplia oferta de fechas, localizaciones y precios del mercado para asesorarte en el curso que mejor se adapte a tus necesidades.

    Sailwiz requiere a las escuelas náuticas que publiquen sus cursos al mejor precio disponible y frecuentemente realizamos revisiones para comprobar que esta condición se cumple.
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