Competent Crew Plus

Course information

Duration:

5 days

Course Description

Step Up from Crew to Co-Skipper

Competent Crew Plus is perfect for sailors who already have basic crewing skills and want to take the next step. It’s an ideal follow-on from the RYA Competent Crew course, or if you already know much of what Competent Crew covers.

On a charter yacht, the skipper must hold a recognised certificate, and most charter companies also require a capable co-skipper. This course gives you the knowledge, confidence, and hands-on practice to be that reliable second in command –  whether you’re sailing in Greece or elsewhere in the Mediterranean.

Spend five days sailing with fellow participants, explore the most beautiful Greek islands, and enjoy the stunning scenery around you while improving your skills on board.

Who is this course for?

This course is perfect for sailors with Competent Crew experience who want to build confidence and take their skills to the next level. Ideal if you’re likely to sail with just two adults or with inexperienced friends or family, you’ll learn to handle the yacht safely and know what to do if the skipper is unavailable. Participants must be 16 or older.

If your partner is taking a Day Skipper Practical or Charter Co-Skipper course, this is also a great way to gain extra experience in a private setting. Contact us for details and pricing.

What will you learn?

Refresh your Competent Crew skills and gain hands-on experience in:

  • Short-handed sailing & Man Overboard

  • Navigation & chart work

  • Reefing & rig handling

  • Yacht charter tips & practical advice

  • Anchoring, mooring & using a dinghy

  • Marine radio operation & safety skills

No final exam: just practical skills, confidence, and experience to help you become a capable crew member.

 

What is included?

  • Your own cabin on board – only to share with your partner if applicable, complete with bedding, linens, towels, and pillows.

  • Included expenses: yacht costs, breakfast, and lunch throughout your course.

  • RYA Yachtmaster and certified RYA sailing instructor on board.

 

A day on board

The day begins with breakfast and a short briefing before we step ashore for a coffee at a little island café. Once back on board, we set sail – it’s hands-on right away with steering, trimming sails, and working together as a crew. If luck is on our side, dolphins might join us along the way!

Around midday we drop anchor in a quiet bay, where lunch is prepared and enjoyed on board. There’s time for a swim or snorkel in the clear water before we hoist the sails again.

In the afternoon we practise a couple of key skills, such as man overboard drills and anchoring, before heading into harbour. Together we stroll to a terrace for a well-earned drink, and later gather at a local taverna to share souvlaki, tzatziki, fried feta, and other Greek favourites.

“Learned more than I expected, but also had time to relax, swim, and enjoy the islands: the perfect mix! 😎”

Price List Competent Crew Plus

High SeasonMid-SeasonLow Season
June - July - August - SeptemberMay - OctoberMarch - April - November
5-Day RYA Competent Crew + course (single cabin)€1595€1495€1295
5-Day RYA Competent Crew + course (shared cabin)€1350€1250€1050
Extras:
Start Yachting - Weekend€495€495€450

All prices for practical courses include yacht expenses, breakfast, and lunch. All activities ashore and dinner are at your own expense, and travel costs to reach Aegina are not included.

Private option

We offer private versions of all our courses! Depending on the season, the type of boats, and the number of days, from €3700 up to €7950, you can book a yacht for yourself and friends/family to enjoy your time in a more intimate setting while learning the skills you want to complete. Your instructor will always be on board for safety but will respect your space.

You can contact us and ask for more info and/or select “private” when enquiring a course.

Who will be on board?

There will be a maximum of 5 students of each yacht, according the RYA regulations. Other students might follow the same course or a higher level. A mix of students allow everyone to fulfilled their respective syllabus while showing you what the nextcourse for you could be!

The instructor on board will be a commercially endorsed RYA Yachtmaster and he/she will also have an RYA instructor’s certificate and be qualified to teach sailing. Instructors are selected for their personality and teaching skills, to provide a happy, safe and encouraging environment on board!

Set sail on your next adventure!

Ready to discover the joy
of sailing in Greece?

Read what some of our sailing students have to say, explore our course catalogue, and contact us for more information about each course and our availabilities to come and sail in Greece!

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