The competent crew course is conducted on Chao Lay a 13.67 Metre Beneteau oceanis 461, to introduce the complete beginner to cruising and teaches personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to be a useful member of the crew of a cruising yacht.

The course covers:-

1 Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat, her rigging and sail.

2 Sail Handling

3 Rope Work

4 Fire precautions and firefighting

5 Personal Safety equipment

6 Man overboard

7 Emergency Equipment

8 Manners and Customs

9 Rules of the road

10 Dinghies

11 Meterorology

12 Seasickness

13 Helmsmanship and sailing

14 General duties