This is a certificate of competency for those candidates who wish to train to become an active crew member on a power or sailing yacht.
- Crew on a vessel up to a maximum length of 78 ft /24 metres
- in coastal waters up to 20 miles offshore
- in daylight hours and in fair conditions with moderate wind and sea conditions
It is the level of competence required when acting as an active crew member or watch keeper on a vessel in protected waters, daylight hours and in moderate weather.
What does this mean? Instead of doing this course in a fixed location, you can optionally opt to do it while being part of a sailing expedition with our partners in Atlantic Explorers! If you are searching for adventure and a unique learning experience, you should check this out.
Available combinations:
Before booking any of our expeditions, please make sure to have read all the relevant information showed above and understand all conditions that may apply when joining a sailing expedition. For a better experience onboard for all crew members, some basic rules should be understood and followed. You can find them in this links:
READ: What to expect?
READ: Terms and conditions
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The following are the main subjects to be taught during this course. After completion, the student should be competent at an acceptable level.
5 day course from 9:30-16:30. Accommodation ashore.
The objective of the course is for the student to develop the knowledge and skill sets to competently operate as a member of a crew and to understand the basic theory and practical application of nautical terminology, safety, vessel checkout, basic rope work, refueling, man-overboard procedures, capsizing, swamping, sinking, anchors, anchoring and running aground and responsibilities of the crew.
If you want to know more details about the course outline and subjects, please contact us here.
Some of our courses require some qualifications or previous experience from the candidate due to the nature the course.
This are the pre-requirements to book and join this course:
If you want to know more details about certifications and proven experience onboard, please contact us here.
Use this documents to start learning and preparing your course. Please note that you should go through all this information before you start your course with us.
If you need more details on course preparation, please contact us here.
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