Recreational Crew Certificate
An official International Yacht Training recreational course
This is the next step after
the Introductory Weekend Aboard for improving your sailing
skills.
As the course name suggests,
you will become proficient enough at handling a yacht
to make you a welcome crew member aboard pleasure yachts.
For course dates and reservations Click here
Become a certified crew member - Modules 2 to 6 of the IYT programme
During this two day one night course you will have a total of 18 hours of practical on board lessons, with a minimum of 3 hours of theory lessons. We limit the activity to a maximum of 5 students per yacht so you will have plenty of personal attention. You will have the option to buy an official International Yachting Passport where your training will be documented with official IYT seals.
Module 2 Theory Subjects.
- Nautical terminology - names of vessels and equipment, special nautical terms.
- Rope work - 7 critical knots
- Rules
of the road and keeping a lookout - collision avoidance
- Marine Weather - sources of information, sailing according to the weather.
- Sails and sail handling (if training is aboard a sailboat).
- Boat handling under power.
- Planning a passage.
Module 3 Practical Subjects.
- Safety onboard and safety equipment - Life Jackets, flares, life raft, first aid kit, fire extinguishers, safety harnesses, VHF radio, emergency procedures.
- Vessel Equipment and Instruments - VHF, sounder, log, GPS, Dinghy location, launching, recovery.
- Engine Checks and Maintenance.
- Deck Seamanship - stowage, use of ropes, lines, fenders, mooring.
- Sails and Sail handling
- Vessel Handling skills - steering, motor control
Module 4 Theory Subjects.
- Nautical Knowledge - seaworthiness, types of ropes, whipping and splicing.
- Rules of the Road - lights, shapes, and sound signals
- Charts and Compass - plotting and using a course
- Sails and Sail handling - types of sails, selection of head sails.
- Marine manners, customs and etiquette.
Module 5 Practical Subjects.
- Safety Checks - through hull fittings, engine warning lights and alarms, emergency fuel cut off.
- Deck Seamanship - docking and mooring
- Sails and Sail handling - bending on, hoisting, lowering, reefing mainsails, handling sheet lines, out hauls, halyards, sail trim.
- If on a sailboat - Steering, tacking, gibing, sailing a triangular course, sailing a compass course, heaving to, MOB, anchoring, mooring.
- If on a power boat - multi-engines, bow thrusters, high and low speed turns, crash stops, MOB, anchoring, mooring.
Module 6 Dinghy/Tender handling
- Dinghy theory - Types of tenders, engines, spares and maintenance, safety equipment, care of crew, operations.
- Dinghy practical - Safety checks, handling with oars, engine, steering by compass, operational safety, launching and recovery, transfer to and from dinghy to vessel or dock, coming alongside, beaching, handling with wind and current.
International Crew Assessment & Debriefing
What do
I bring?
Bring
a hat, sunglasses, suntan cream, bathing suit, a warm
jumper, change of clothes (minimal wardrobe needed),
rain jacket (no umbrellas), toilet kit, any special medicine
you may need to take (we have a first aid kit aboard).
Be sure to pack this in a flexible soft bag as there
is no room aboard for hard luggage.
Please note
that there is no smoking below. We have refrigeration
for your drinks, so you don't need an eskie onboard.
How
Long is the course?
Two
days and one night, from 9:30 AM Saturday to 4:00 PM
Sunday
What
about meals?
Meals
are included. If you have special dietary needs, please
be sure to indicate this on your reservation form.
Where
and when do we set sail?
Arrive at
the Superyacht Crew Academy's Club Sail Office on Saturday at 9:30 AM. We are at
the Newport Anchorage, Office 10, Marina level, 79-81
Beaconsfield St, Newport close to the Newport Arms Hotel
on the corner of Beaconsfield and Kalinya St. Newport.
To see a map of how to find us, click
here.
For the
dates of the course offerings, click in the box in the
"sign on now" form below.
Cost
2011 price $510
for the overnight crew training sail. Two or more people $485
2012 price $535
for the overnight crew training sail. Two or more people $510
Sign
on now!
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AGREEMENT
FOR GENERAL BOOKINGS
When a confirmed booking is made and accepted by
Club Sail Pty.Ltd (hereafter referred to as the
'Company' a binding contract shall be deemed to
subsist between both parties. No liability shall
accrue to either the Company student/passenger
if either is prevented from fulfilling any of their
contractual obligations by any incidence of force
majeure including acts of God, strikes, or any
other event which can reasonably be beyond the
control of either party. In the event of any dispute
arising out of the terms of this contract, it shall
be referred to a mutually acceptable arbiter whose
decision shall be binding to both parties. It is
understood that the student/passenger will indemnify
the Company for any non-insurable claims that may
be made against it for damage or loss caused by
the student/passenger or by members of their party
whether wilful or through negligence.
HOW
DO I BOOK
1. Tick your choice of course, workshop or sailing
adventure trip and date on the pricing table and
complete the booking form below.
2. Telephone Club Sail to check availability and
one of our team will be happy to discuss your choice
with you.
3. Reservations can be taken over the phone - (see
payment clause below)
4. A confirmation letter and tax invoice will be
sent to you outlining your chosen activity details.
PAYMENT
All bookings will be held for a maximum of 7 days and the booking will not be confirmed until a completed and acceptable booking form has been received, which may be a fax copy, to the Company together with a 50% deposit for the course, or offshore milebuilder.
CANCELLATION
Inside 30 days must be made in writing by the person who completed the booking and be sent to the Company at their address and is deemed to take effect on receipt. Cancellations made between 30 and 15 days will incur a loss of deposit. Balance of payment is to be no later than 15 days prior to commencement of the course. There will be no REFUNDS given for cancellations made inside 15 days. If a student leaves the yacht and /or abandons a course or milebuilder trip before the scheduled termination date and time for whatever reason NO REFUNDS will be given. When the deposit to secure a place in a course has been made and if the student then cancels outside 30 days, an administration/service fee of $150 will BE CHARGED. Any course material that has been issued to the student, MUST be returned to the Company before the remainder of the deposit is refunded.
INSURANCE
It is advisable to be covered by an insurance policy
for the adventure sailing trips to safeguard yourself
in the case of cancellation. A copy of the policy
is to be forwarded to Club Sail.
WEATHER
CONDITIONS
Whilst every effort will be made by the Instructor
to give the students/passengers maximum time on
the sea, weather conditions may be such that, in
the opinion of the Instructor, the yacht or crew
may be in danger and in such circumstances the
vessel will remain in a place of safety. If the
weather conditions are such that a prevention of
the start or curtailment of a course or sailing
trip occurs then no refunds will be given but alternative
dates will be offered.
TRANSFER/CANCELLATION
The Company reserves the right at its' discretion
to transfer the course or sailing trip from one
yacht to another and this action will in no way
waive the terms and conditions stated herein. In
the event of the Company having to cancel a course
or sailing trip, without offering any acceptable
alternative then the student/passenger shall be
entitled to a full refund of monies paid and no
further liability shall be incurred by the Company.
MEDICAL
The student/passenger agrees to advise the Company
in writing of any medical disability or illness
which may adversely affect the ability to participate
in the course or sailing trip that they have chosen.
It shall be at the discretion of the Company to
refuse to accept a booking of a student/passenger
where there is an unacceptable risk to the party
and the Company in doing so.
PRICING
Goods and Services Tax is included in all prices
for courses, sailing trips and workshops. Prices
are valid in Australian Dollars..
DISCLAIMER
Club Sail shall not be held liable for death, personal
injury, loss or damage to property howsoever arising
and therefore by signing this booking form, you
hereby release, to the full extent permitted by
state, law and equity, The Company, its' employees
and agents from all actual and contingent liability
in respect of such personal injury, death, loss
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