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The Intermediate Crew Course

International Competent Crew Certification

The International Competent Crew course is a 5-day intermediate sailing program designed for individuals who wish to become active, confident crew members on a sailing yacht.

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Course Overview

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During this hands-on course, candidates will learn essential sailing skills, build practical experience, and put their knowledge to work during an overnight stay onboard the yacht at a nearby tropical island.

Certification Limits

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Upon successful completion, candidates will be certified to:

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  • Act as active crew on sailing vessels up to 78 feet / 24 meters.

  • Sail in coastal waters up to 20 miles offshore during daylight hours in fair, moderate wind and sea conditions.

  • Serve as watchkeeping crew or skipper a small yacht in calm, protected waters where assistance is immediately available.

Course Details
 

  • Duration: 5 Days

  • Location: Pattaya, Thailand

  • Price: 43,500 THB


Prerequisites
 

  • Minimum age: 14 years old

  • Must be physically fit and mobile

Contact & Inquiries

 

For course dates, availability, or further information, please contact Captain Didier Mangin

(Sailing School Manager & Chief Instructor) at School@groupislandspirit.com.

Daily Course Program

Day 1  -  Introduction to Sailing -  In Classroom

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  • Introduction to staff, Overview of course outline & admin requirements. Nautical terminology of parts of a boat, directions (Port, Starboard etc.), Points of sail.

  • Lunch

  • Safety briefing, Preparing the boat, Engine checks, Do’s and don’ts on board boat, Pleasure sail, Demonstrate points of sail, Tacking and gybing

  • SunSet Drinks and Delicious Local Snacks by the beach; an easygoing atmosphere  to provide an opportunity to get to know each other, to chat (some would call it debate) about boats, the Ocean and all things Sailing. Food, beverage and transport to the venue is provided by the Sailing School. Don’t worry, this is not a late evening, we need you bright and sparkly and ready for action the the next day.​​

​Day 2  -  Yacht/System Orientation - On Board

 

  • Rope work, common knots used on board, tying up to the dock.

  • Deck gear, sail handling, tacking and gybing,

  • Lunch on board

  • Man overboard procedures

  • Tacking and gybing,

  • Navigation instruments

  • Manoeuvring under power, effects of prop walk and prop wash

  • Crew’s role when berthing and leaving the berth

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Day 3  -  Hands-On Sailing Instruction & Exercises - On Board

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  • Close quarters manoeuvring and docking, picking up a mooring,

  • Lunch on board

  • Steering a compass course

  • Tacking and gybing

  • Reefing for heavy weather

  • Berthing

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Day 4  -  Live-aboard Training Voyage - On Board

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  • Ready boat

  • Depart the Marina for a sail around local Islands

  • Colregs, compass fixes, introduction to charts, tacking and gybing

  • Sailing drills, anchoring – Koh SiChang, knots, dinghy use

  • Lunch on board

  • Dinner On Shore

Day 5  -  Live-aboard Training Voyage & Crew Exams - On Board​

 

  • Breakfast on board

  • Sailing drills students alternating roles, verbal revision for exam

  • Lunch on board

  • Crew Exam onboard

  • Return to the Marina and disperse

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