What to Pack for Competent Crew? (Gear List)

If you’ve signed up to a RYA Competent Crew and are not sure what to bring, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Below is a comprehensive list of what to pack and bring for the Competent Crew course.

Our course takes place off the Isle of Wight, which means the weather is typically mild. But it’s still important to the have the correct gear to cover all eventualities.

We do provide you some of what you need, so don’t worry about packing waterproof jackets and trousers. We also provide you with all the safety equipment such as lifejackets and harnesses. This is all part of the package when you book with us.

It’s also important to remember that space on a boat is always at a premium, so bring your clothes in a soft holdall that can be stowed away in a locker. Bags with wheels or metal buckles should be avoided, as these can damage the woodwork on boats.

What you need to bring for RYA Competent Crew

• Sleeping bag.
• Pillow.
• Towel.
• Warm clothing. It can sometimes be considerably cooler at sea than on land.
• Fleeces and thermals are good for chillier times of the year.
• A sunhat/baseball cap.
• A woolly hat for cold weather.
• Suncream.
• Sunglasses
• Retaining strap for glasses/sunglasses.
• Sailing gloves.
• Non marking shoes (Trainers or deck shoes)
• Non-slip/non-marking waterproof sailing boots (not agricultural-type wellies). These can be purchased from the chandlery at Shamrock Quay for about £40.
• Waterproof clothing (unless you have asked us to provide it for you).
• RYA Logbook, if you have one, if not we can provide one for £7.49.
• Current passport (if sailing holiday or trip may involve other countries).
• European or Global Health Insurance Card (if sailing holiday or trip involves other EU countries).
• Health insurance documentation (if applicable)
• For clothing, remember that you will be outdoors most of the day. A range of sporty, layered clothing is best. Jeans are OK, but not ideal as they are hard to dry if they get wet. You want to be warm, comfortable, and able to move easily. We provide waterproof trousers and jackets free of charge. Just let us know your sizes on the booking form.
• Soft bag for all your belongings (no hard suitcases please).

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