RYA Competent Crew Weekend

Learn to sail in style on fabulous Sydney Harbour. Join a friendly crew on board one of our fast, comfortable 40 foot training yachts and let us show you the ropes.

14 December
Sat 14 Dec 2024 - Sun 15 Dec 2024
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28 December
Sat 28 Dec 2024 - Sun 29 Dec 2024
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4 January
Sat 04 Jan 2025 - Sun 05 Jan 2025
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11 January
Sat 11 Jan 2025 - Sun 12 Jan 2025
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    Sat 18 Jan 2025 - Sun 19 Jan 2025
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    Sat 18 Jan 2025 - Sun 19 Jan 2025
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    25 January
    Sat 25 Jan 2025 - Sun 26 Jan 2025
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    8 February
    Sat 08 Feb 2025 - Sun 09 Feb 2025
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    Sat 15 Feb 2025 - Sun 16 Feb 2025
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    Sat 12 Apr 2025 - Sun 13 Apr 2025
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    Sat 26 Apr 2025 - Sun 27 Apr 2025
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    3 May
    Sat 03 May 2025 - Sun 04 May 2025
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    Sat 10 May 2025 - Sun 11 May 2025
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    Sat 17 May 2025 - Sun 18 May 2025
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    24 May
    Sat 24 May 2025 - Sun 25 May 2025
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    7 June
    Sat 07 Jun 2025 - Sun 08 Jun 2025
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    21 June
    Sat 21 Jun 2025 - Sun 22 Jun 2025
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    12 July
    Sat 12 Jul 2025 - Sun 13 Jul 2025
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Description

An RYA Competent Crew course provides a comprehensive introduction to yachting and leads to an internationally recognised certificate. 

You can complete your Competent Crew course over 3 weekends or 5 days straight. If you book weekends, you should first book a Start Yachting Weekend and then follow with 2 x Competent Crew Weekends. 

If you add 3 or more courses to a single order with Flying Fish you will receive a 10% discount on the order total. You can book your weekends at any time of your choosing.

If you are not worried about the certification, you can also book this as a refresher or stand-alone training adventure. 

Course content

  • Understanding sea terms and parts of the boat.
  • Sail handling (bend on, set, reef, trim, flake)
  • The use of winches, clutches, and halyards 
  • Ropework (coiling, stowing, use of cleats, knots)
  • Helming and sail trimming on all points
  • Steering to a compass under power and sail. 
  • Crew duties during mooring, berthing, and anchoring. 
  • Personal safety, safety on board
  • Man overboard. and emergency situations
  • Rules of the road
  • Basic Meteorology
  • Night sailing

Expert instruction, quality yachts

Our experienced instructor will guide you and your fellow crew members through the course in a friendly and relaxed manner.

You sail on board one of our Beneteau 40.7 cruiser-racer yachts with your fellow students and take part in all aspects of running the boat. 

The group is limited to five students to ensure you get maximum hands-on experience. 

Location and sailing conditions 

We sail from our base at Middle Harbour Yacht Club and explore beautiful Sydney Harbour.

Subject to weather conditions we sometimes head a little way offshore for a taste of the mighty Pacific Ocean. 

Private course - great value 

Arrange your own group of up to 5 people, and pay for 4 places. 

This is a great thing to do with family or friends. Kids are welcome, too.

If you are interested in a private course, contact us using the enquiry button at the top of the page. 

What's included

  • Tuition, logbook, pre-course reading.
  • Life-jackets and safety harnesses are provided and we can loan you wet weather clothing if required.
  • All vessels have an enclosed bathroom on board.
  • Please bring your own lunch and snacks.
  • We provide tea and coffee and pizza takeaway before the night training exercise. 

Qualifications and experience

  • RYA Competent Crew certificate (once you have completed a Start Yachting Weekend and two Competent Crew Weekends)

Before you start

  • No previous experience is required to book this weekend.
  • If you are new to sailing and want to achieve your RYA Competent Crew certificate you should first book a Start Yachting Weekend 

What next?

  • Once you have completed the Competent Crew course you are ready to start taking control and learning the role of the Day Skipper. 
  • Join RYA Day Skipper Shore-based, for a comprehensive introduction to the underlying theory knowledge you will need as a Day Skipper. 
  • Then go on to the RYA Day Skipper Practical course. 
  • If you don't have time for the full shore-based theory course you could complete Essential Navigation and Seamanship self paced online course, and then go on to Day Skipper Practical
  • Once you have your RYA Day Skipper you are ready to charter your own yacht.

Testimonials

  • Wil Kavanagh
    • Competent Crew Weekend
    • "The Competent Crew weekend with Tom was fantastic. Highly recommend both him and the Flying Fish group!"
  • Courtney Lenzo
    • Competent Crew Weeekend
    • “A lovely couple of weekends sailing for the RYA Competent Crew! Whether the weather was a sunny, breezy day or overcast and rainy, it was a ton of fun and very informative. Thanks to our instructor, Tom, for a great time!
  • Jessie Williams
    • Start Yachting Weekend 
    • “Matt is a deadset legend. He took a group of 5 adults who knew absolutely nothing about sailing to a place where we all felt proud and exhilarated! He was calm, funny, specific, and clear. He tracked us as individuals, offering reminders and tips on the things we got wrong (without telling us that we got it wrong)”