Joing the Competent Crew course with the Seven Seas School was one of the best things I've ever done: not talking only about the course - which is excellent! - but the whole trip through the magnificent Cyclades was a life experience I will never, even forget: it was a feast for the eyes!
I'm so thankful to Angelo and to all the Seven Seas team for organising this!
Competent Crew
Courses Progression
CC
Competent Crew
DS
Day Skipper
CS
Coastal Skipper
Learn how to sail on a RYA Competent Crew Course in Athens, Greece!
The RYA Competent Crew course is for beginners who would like to learn how to sail in Greece and those who would like to become active and useful crew members rather than just passengers.
By the end of the RYA Competent Crew course you should be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines.
This course is delivered in English.
Prerequisites
No previous experience at sea or prior knowledge is required for you to join the course.
Preliminary reading, especially if you have no experience at sea, would help you greatly in familiarising yourself with the syllabus before joining the course.
Suggested preliminary reading: RYA Competent Crew Skills
Minimum Age
12
Student:Instructor Ratio
Maximum 5:1
How long ?
The Seven Seas advantage: A seven-day sailing experience.
We go one step beyond the RYA minimun of five days and offer an extended course of seven full days, which gives participants more time to make the most out of this sailing experience.
Our courses start on Saturdays and finish on the following Friday in the evening.
Where
First-rate learning in the best possible setting
Nothing says Greek summer more than learning how to sail in the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades: Level up your sailing skills while taking a unique journey through breathtaking landscapes, ancient temples and dazzling sunsets, taste the flavours of the ambrosial local cuisine and immerse yourself in the best this country has to offer.
Port of departure and arrival: Alimos Marina, Athens, Greece
What you’re going to learn
- Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat
- Rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Ropework
- Safety and emergency equipment and procedures
- Man overboard
- Meteorology
- Seasickness
- Helmsmanship
- General duties
- Manners
During the RYA Competent Crew course, you will also receive & learn all the necessary theory on board or ashore.You will put that theory into practice under realistic conditions along the way!
Examination
There is no examination. Your instructor will be assessing your competence and monitoring your progress throughout the course.
He will provide guidance and ensure that everyone is aware of their strengths and weaknesses.
You at the end of the Course
After succesfully completing the RYA Competent Crew course, you’ll be able to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day routines. You’ll be familiar with the area of the Saronic Gulf and the Cyclades, a world-famous sailing destination should you ever wish to come back – and this will most certainly be the case!
At your instructor's recommendation, who will assess your performance on board, you will be awarded a RYA Competent Crew Certificate.
What it costs
Cabin Share : 1250€ or Whole Cabin : 1750€
Included in the price are:
- Use of training vessel and its equipment
- Instructor fees
- Fuel & Water
- Harbor fees
- Course learning material
- Breakfast and lunch on board
- Fresh bed linen and towels
- End cleaning
- RYA Certificate
Special rates apply for group bookings and reservations for more than one week.
