The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased course will help you to understand the mysteries of astro navigation, how to use a sextant, how to plan an ocean passage, including passage making, worldwide meterorology and the use of electronic navigational aids.
Course Overview
- The Earth & Celestial Sphere
- The PZX Triangle
- The sextant
- Measurement of time
- Meridian Altitudes
- Sun, Star and other other sights
- Compass checking
- Satellite Navigation Systems
- Great Circle Sailing:Worldwide meterology
- Passage planning
- Passage Making and communications
Duration
- 40 hours – Monday to Friday with one exam paper.
Previous Experience Required
Your navigational skills should be at the standard of the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore course.
Price Per Person
1000€
Our experienced and patient instructors will teach you these skills and guide you through the intricacies of the celestial navigation.
Recommended RYA Books
For more information please contact us on stephanie@endeavour-sailing.co.uk
Below is some recommended precourse reading. Just click on the link and this will take you direct to the RYA web page to order and have your book dispatched direct to your home address.
