Competent Crew

Training Info

Duration: Five days or three weekends
Prerequisites: Positivity & enthusiasm
Min age: 12
Residential

Upcoming dates

Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
23rd January 2025
27th January 2025
5 days
$2,200
Port Phillip Bay, Victoria
Booked Out
Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
8th September 2025
12th September 2025
5 days
$2,200
Townsville
5
Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
29thSeptember 2025
3rd October 2025
5 days
$2,200
Airlie Beach to Mackay
Booked Out
Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
13th October 2025
17th October 2025
5 days
$2,200
Mackay
4
Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
1st November 2025
8th November 2025
8 days
$3,520
Mackay to Yeppoon
5
Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
15th November 2025
22nd November 2025
8 days
$3,520
Yeppoon to Brisbane
2
Start Date
Finish Date
Length
Price
Location
Available Spots
1st December 2025
5th December 2025
5 days
$2,200
Moreton Bay, Brisbane
5

Service Description

The Competent Crew course introduces the complete beginner to cruising. You will learn about personal safety, seamanship and helmsmanship to the level required to make a valuable contribution as crew of a cruising yacht.

This course can be completed over either five days or three weekends. You will sleep aboard throughout the course. There is also the opportunity to complete your Competent Crew whilst partaking in one of the Mile Builders on offer

You will learn:

  • Sea terms and parts of the yacht
  • Sail handling
  • Ropework
  • Safety
  • Crew Overboard
  • Rules of the Road
  • Using the tender
  • Meteorology
  • Helming

 

All fresh, wholesome, boat cooked meals are provided. All dietary requirements are catered for.

PFD’s, tethers, bed linen and a bath towel is provided.

Please don’t hesitate to contact Annette for further information or to book.

Book Your Adventure Today

0407044663

annette@papersailorsrock.com.au

Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Royal Esplanade, Manly QLD, Australia

Customer Feedback

“The overall experience was amazing, such a confidence booster. The food was incredible and I really enjoyed it all. Fika is a very sea kindly boat and you are so generous with your support and coaching!” – Andrea 

Enquire Now!

Complete your RYA certificates on a comfortable, sea kindly yacht; be nourished with fresh cooked produce; combine the sail training and experiences with holiday locations on offer.

QLD, Australia

To inspire, share knowledge, enable and create memorable, quality sailing experiences which are inclusive of all and respectful of the environment.

Subscribe to our email

Copyright © 2023 Paper Sailors Rock | Designed By TLS Marketing