Ocean
RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased
Date of next course to be announced soon [Enquire]
Includes: RYA Student Course pack & RYA Astro Navigation book
Location:
Bottesford Community CentreBottesford
Nottingham NG13 0AX - View MAP
Yachtmaster Ocean shore-based is the ultimate RYA Navigation and Seamanship qualification. It is a truly fascinating course designed to prepare skippers for their first Ocean Passage.
For those who don’t have ambitions to sail the world’s oceans, this course is still guaranteed to excite and reward as you unravel the mysteries of Astro Navigation.
Topics covered include:
- The earth and the celestial sphere
- Practical guide to use and care of sextant at sea
- Meridian altitudes
- Sun, star and other sights
- Ocean passage planning
- Ocean meteorology
Assumed prior knowledge: Navigation skills to Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shorebased standard
Course duration: Six days
Award: RYA MCA Yachtmaster Ocean Shorebased Certificate
Note to Skippers working towards their Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence, completion of this shorebased course exempts you from the written exam.
