It's all the proof I need that I am a competent sailor.

He's a competent sailor and a natural leader.

Adult members may take private sailing lessons on the weekend, and competent sailors are permitted to use the club boats.

How long could she keep up the pretence of being a competent sailor?

By all accounts a pretty competent sailor, been at it for years.

He was also seen as courageous, competent and an excellent sailor.

Willaumez joined the French Navy at the age of 14, and proved a competent sailor.

"You seem to be a most competent sailor."

He was a fantastic sailor, cool and competent, extremely hardy.

He became a competent sailor and wrote for decades in support of the Royal Navy.