The competent crew students completed Day 7 (the final day) of the course this week; Heavy Weather Sailing. We’ve been waiting for a good blow to test reefing under adverse conditions, and managing on a boat healing at 30°. The…

The final day (Day 6) of the CBYA Competent Crew course was an exercise in preparing a meal on board, dining onboard, and sailing in the dark. This completes the syllabus. The participants last night declared that this was the…