Designed for partners or friends of boat owners and for existing Competent Crew certificate holders wishing to progress their skills without taking on the full responsibility of the boat. A basic introduction to Navigation and plotting. Really master those lines and knots and become a more complete and confident yacht crew member.
1 week (6 full days sailing)
Basic level crewing
Some sailing experience or a Competent Crew certificate holder
Learn to prepare a yacht for departure, some basic navigation, sails up/down and sail trimming, handling lines for berthing and leaving a berth, MOB (Man Overboard) drills, keeping a lookout, handling the anchor. Making fixes and keeping a ship´s log
A more complete and confident yacht crew member
Saloon berth €1150
Panel divided twin cabin Berth €1150 pp
Single occupancy cabin €1280 (one person)
Double cabin €2200 (couple sharing)
52 Weeks of the year, subject to availability
RYA Competent Crew
RYA Sail Cruising and Yachtmaster Scheme – Syllabus and Logbook
For those clients wishing to study the book before you arrive, books can be purchased online prior to your arrival. Alternatively they can be purchased at our school when you arrive.
Below is a list of the course content you will understand by the end of your 6 day Competent Crew “Plus” course with Canary Sail
We will meet and welcome you at the San Miguel Marina in Tenerife and settle you onto your yacht. Ideally, you will start preparations and safety brief in the evening in preparation for an early start the following morning. You are then invited to join us for drinks to meet the team, your instructors and fellow students or crew who start their full week courses. You will be made very welcome by the Canary Sail team and we can advise the best restaurants for you to sample!
After the initial safety briefing, you will learn the ropes, be shown how to prepare the boat for departure and almost always be taken out for an introductory sail in the “WAZ” (Wind Acceleration Zone) just off the harbour wall. This is to help you feel comfortable and (for some of you) familiar with your new surroundings on board.
Instruction on boat handling in and around the marina before making the first
passage normally through the Wind acceleration zone (WAZ) to Marina Las
Galletas, situated close by, or to San Sebastián, la Gomera. Here you will moor the
boat in ideal conditions and be ready to relax before heading off for dinner in one
of the many restaurants or bars available.
The schedule for these days will depend on what you hope to achieve during the course, the level you are working towards and the winds. We aim to sail South or
North of La Gomera to Vueltas or Valle Gran Rey on the west of the island. The
Northern route takes us through no less than 2 more of our WAZ zones thus
almost ensuring you of great sailing in superb conditions on all points of sail! This
fishing harbour is a more rustic location offering a wide variety of foods from local
fish to international cuisine, experiencing the sunset from this charming habour.
The WAZ zone situated just north of Vueltas serves us with ideal training
conditions for sailing exercises during the following day. You may then depart
Vueltas and complete your circumnavigation of La Gomera calling into Santiago, a beautiful fishing village, either for the evening or as a set-off point for the
highlight of your week – The Night Sail to San Sebastian La Gomera! Alternatively
an early morning sail back to South Tenerife.
Following further sailing, anchoring and general boat handling we finish back at our home port of San Miguel. Remember your accommodation on board this evening is also included!
Leave the yacht at 09.00 latest please for your return home or to continue your holiday in Tenerife. Please see our stay page for accommodation.
Exclusive Course Yacht option for couples, families or groups on 36 to 50ft cruise yachts.
This course is designed as a steppingstone towards the RYA Day Skipper Practical Course. It consolidates the Competent Crew Course and adds other elements, introducing Day Skipper but without the pressure of a course exam. There is no certificate issue.
Ideally, one has the RYA Competent Crew Certificate or some basic training in Sailing/Crewing a modern sailing vessel and is possibly preparing for a move to Skipper level and, taking more responsibility on board
With us, this course is run over 6 sailing days, staying 7 nights on board. We normally sail each day, stay in port evenings for meals out, and conduct a number of hours “Night Sailing” in the hours of darkness – often a highlight of the week!.
For the 36/37ft size yachts we take a max of 4 clients. Accompanied by their Instructor – total 5 on board. The larger 40/41 ft yachts usually 4 or sometime 5 if 2 couples are booked on.
This course is a continuous assessment week and quite relaxed. A chance to revise the basics and add a little more knowledge and experience with full support from your instructor
We run Sail Training Yachts from 36 to 43ft. Safety equipment includes Life jackets and safety lines, Life raft, emergency COB (Crew Overboard) recovery systems, emergency communication systems, thermal protective suits/blankets (TPA´s), and emergency procedure training = Where is it? When to use it? How to use it – safely!
Provisions such as drinks, snacks, breakfast and lunch are provided. Top up shopping is at the discretion of clients. Additional cost are all drinks and evening meals ashore – a very good choice at very reasonable prices here in the Canary Islands!
The weather in the Canaries is quite temperate through the year, typically mid 20 to occasionally 30 degrees. It is rarely “too hot” here! The sea and wind conditions can sometimes be challenging but also exciting. We experience winds most times in the Canary Islands, so we are rarely short of opportunities to sail during the week
No exams, no pressure! Just continuous assessment and assistance to improve skills
This is not an official RYA Course but rather a steppingstone between official RYA course levels. There is no official certificate issued.
A wide range of practical and theory courses offered all year round
Choose from a variety of sail cruises around the Canary Islands and beyond
From Bareboat to skippered charter, we have an option to suit your needs
Recommended accommodation options in La Gomera and Tenerife
Phone any time on our UK Divert No. (UK call cost): 0044 1252 837648
Phone (USA): 001 855 866-5566
Phone (Spain): 0034 922 141 967
Company Address:
Marina San Miguel
Urbanizacion Amarilla Golf
38639
San Miguel de Abona
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Islas Canarias
Espana
Postal Address:
Apartado de Correos 211
38800
San Sebastián de la Gomera
Islas Canarias
Espana
Office opening hours:
Monday-Thursday 08.30-15.30
Friday-Sunday, Closed
Please use the form below to email us with your enquiry
Canary Sail offers year-round sailing courses, cruising, and yacht charters from their base in South Tenerife, just 15 minutes from TFS Airport. They provide comprehensive RYA training, covering over 100 nautical miles and visiting multiple ports. With experienced instructors and a focus on quality, they attract many returning clients and referrals.
Looking to hire a yacht, take a sailing course or maybe just relax on a boat in the Canaries?
With over 20 years experience we offer an unrivalled range of RYA Courses.
