RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Course

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
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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

  • 950€  

Our experienced and patient instructors will teach you these skills and guide you through the intricacies of the celestial navigation.

Bookings & Info

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 Recommended RYA Books

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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.

Buy Astro Navigation at the RYA Shop Buy Astro Navigation at the RYA Shop
Buy RYA Astro Navigation Handbook at the RYA Shop Buy RYA Astro Navigation Handbook at the RYA Shop
Buy Reeds Astro Navigation Tables 2011 at the RYA Shop Buy ReeAstro Navigation Tables 2011 at the RYA Shop

Get in touch

Office hours

Mo - Fr 9.30 - 16.30
Sa 10.00 - 14.00

Out of office contact

Mobile 0034 628 478 400

Location

Edifico Antiguo Varadero
Bloque D No 15 - 2nd Planta
35571 Puerto Calero Marina
Lanzarote - Canary Islands

>> Get directions using Google Maps

Contact

Email stephanie@endeavour-sailing.co.uk
Phone 0034 928 849 670
Mobile 0034 628 478 400

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