Competent Crew - For New Crew & Competent Crew Students - As a relative first timer, if you want to just get an idea of what's expected of you before you get on board, this is the book. Covers all aspects of the shorebased & practical aspects of the RYA Competent Crew course. Sail trimming, meteorology, anchoring/mooring, ropework, safety and emergency procedures plus many diagrams and a full glossary of terms.