RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

This course offers the student the opportunity to unravel the mysteries of astro navigation, using a sextant, ocean passage planning, worldwide meteorology and electronic navigation aids.

This course is for those aspiring to blue water cruising and is ideal for holders of the Yachtmaster Offshore certificate who are preparing for their first ocean passage.

The course involves 40 hours of tuition with a written exam. This can be a series of short sessions or an intensive course of 4 days.

Course topics include:

The earth and celestial sphere

Sun star and planet sights

Practical guide to using a sextant at sea

Ocean passage planning, including hurricane avoidance and worldwide meteorology

Useful Information

Courses are arranged on request at any rtime of the year. Courses can be delivered to between 1 and 4 people at your private address or at another suitable location arranged by the client, for example a Sailing Club. Prices are £1,000 total for two students (£500 each) plus and £450 per students for 3 students. one to one tuition for a course of 5 days is £900. This is excellent value for money and you will struggle to beat the price and will benefit from the small number of students in the class.