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INTERNATIONAL CREW

The International Crew course give a basic understanding of the knowledge that is required to be an active crew member onboard a yacht.
If you would like to reach this level and you are starting as a beginner, consider our International Crew Package. The level of instruction in the International Crew Course is more advanced than that of the Introduction to Yachting course, paying greater attention to technique and the mechanics of boat speed.

The course is run on a mid week evening from 5.30pm - 9pm (theory) and over the following weekend from 9am - 4pm (subject to change) both days

Next Available Dates:

- Weds 18th April (5.30pm - 9pm - Theory Course) & Sat 21st & Sun 22nd April (9am - 4pm - Practical Course) 

COURSE OUTLINE

Theory
Introduction
Nautical Terminology & Knowledge
Rope Work
Basic Rules of the Road
Introduction to Weather
Sails and Sail Handling
Boat Handling Under Power
Man Overboard
Charts and Compass
Marine Manners, Customs & Etiquette
Anchors & Anchoring

Practical
Safety Onboard, Safety Equipment and Safety Checks
Vessel Equipment and Instruments
Engine Checks and Maintenance
Deck Seamanship
Sails and Sail Handling
Sailing Vessel Handling Skills (under power and under sail)

Theory & Practical Subjects/Assessment
Introduction
Dinghy Theory
Dinghy Practical
International Crew Assessment - Review
Theory/Practical Assessment
Please note that there is no formal examination just an assessment of your skills as the course goes on
Cost
$150 for theory course (plus IYT logbook)

$595 for weekend course(plus IYT logbook)

Total twenty hours on-water time including 14 hours on-water instruction aboard a Sydney By Sail yacht and 2 free Social Races (run every third Saturday of the month)

Upon successful completion of the course, you will receive an International Crew Certificate

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