RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

A person holding a Yachtmaster Ocean qualification is experienced and competent to skipper a yacht on passages of any length in all parts of the world. The course is for those that aspire to blue water cruising or who just want to learn traditional navigation. The course will equip you with the necessary theory skills to carry out an ocean passage as skipper or mate.

Course Structure

The earth and celestial sphere

The PZX triangle

The Sextant

Measurement of time

Meridian altitudes

Sun, star and other sightings

Compass checking

Satellite Navigation systems

Great circle sailing

Meterology

Passage planning

Passage making

Communications