RYA Competent Crew in Greece

• Start date:
  Sep 26, 2026 at 3:30 pm

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• End date:
  Oct 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm
• Crew Capacity
  5
• Skill Level Required
  Beginner
• Course Level
  RYA Competent Crew
• Language
  English
• Climate
  Temperate
• Vessel Type
  Sail
• Vessel
  Dufour 45 Classic

Learn to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all of the day-to-day duties on board.

We also find beautiful bays for swimming and perfect evenings to eat fresh, local food.

The RYA Competent Crew course is for beginners and those who would like to become active crew members rather than just passengers.

Pre-course requirements:

There are no pre-course requirements. We will send you a link to download and read the RYA Competent Crew book for a bit of light reading before the course.

Minimum age: The RYA age limit for Competent Crew is 12 but our age limit is 15 for students accompanied by an adult or 18 for unaccompanied students.

Learn to steer, handle sails, keep a lookout, row a dinghy and assist in all the day to day duties on board.

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Thessalia Sailing runs the 5 day course from Sunday to Thursday. You will arrive in Volos on Saturday, the boat is ready to board at 1530 and you will spend the first night on the boat, getting to know your fellow students.

The course begins on Sunday morning and we head out into the gulf.

Each day we endeavour to stop for lunch and a swim in a new, idyllic spot.

Evenings are spent either in a small fishing harbour, sampling the fresh Greek food, or at anchor in a secluded bay enjoying Liz’s home-cooked meals.

We do at least one short night passage.

We will arrive back in Volos on Thursday evening, leaving you free to travel home on Friday or Saturday. You can stay on the boat on Thursday evening.

Course content:

Knowledge of sea terms and parts of a boat her rigging and sails, sail handling, ropework, fire precautions and fire fighting, personal safety equipment, man overboard, emergency equipment, meteorology, avoiding seasickness, helmsmanship, general duties, manners and customs, rules of the road, use of the dinghy.

​Duration:

5 days.

Maximum Student to Instructor ratio: 5:1

Method of assessment:

There are no exams. Your instructor will assess your progress throughout the course.

​​​Certificates awarded:

RYA Competent Crew

Included in the price:

Breakfast, lunch and 2 evening meals on board the yacht. You’ll get freshly laundered linen & towels, pillows, and bedding. Also included are fuel and mooring fees.

​Not included:

Meals eaten ashore and the cost of getting here.

Categories

• RYA (Royal Yachting Association)

Features

• All Inclusive
• Private Cabin

Regions

• Europe
• Mediterranean Sea

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