Beginner
Competent Crew
Introduction to sailing
6 days€1,488 shared cabin€2,201 single cabin useEnglishMin. age 12 years
RYA 5 days required - our course is delivered in 6 days. Training on Catamaran.
Course overview
The Competent Crew course is ideal for beginners who want to become active crew members and build the right foundation for future sailing courses. Training sessions take place on a CATAMARAN.
You will learn the basics of life onboard a catamaran, sail handling, ropework, helming, safety procedures and essential seamanship in a practical, supportive environment. Your training boat is ready for boarding on Saturday from 17:00, with the course starting on Sunday.
What you will learn
- Sea terms and parts of a boat
- Rigging and sails
- Sail handling
- Ropework
- Safety on board
- Personal safety equipment
- Man overboard
- Emergency equipment
- Rules of the road
- Tender usage
- Meteorology
- Seasickness
- Helmsmanship and sailing
- General duties
Pre-experience requirements
- No previous sailing experience required
- Reading basic course information before arrival is helpful
What’s included
- Catamaran training boat and its equipment
- Instructor fees
- Olympic Marine harbour fees
- Course learning material
- RYA certificate
- Greek VAT 24%
Additional expenses
- Fresh bed linen and towels
- End cleaning (€49 per person)
- Provisioning including instructor
- Harbour fees outside Lavrio
- Transfer to/from Lavrio, available on request