RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

This course, the high end of RYA Yachtmaster training, is for those aspiring to water cruising and is ideal for holders of the yacht Master offshore certificated while preparing for the first ocean passage.

Holding the yacht Master Ocean shorebased certificate is also one of the requirements of the MCA chief mate (yachts), Master (Y) 500 GT, or Master (Y) 3000 GT. The course is taught over 40 hours was one exam paper; it will be covered as an intensive week-long course, however evening classes are available on request. Topics covered include:

the Earth and the celestials sphere, practical guides to use and care of the sextant at sea, Meridian altitudes, sun, star and other sights, ocean passage planning.

Pre-course reading is essential and we recommend to our candidates to pick up their book in ample time.