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.

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.

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

Prior to the course your navigation skills should be at the standard of Dayskipper shorebased course.

If you are working towards your Yachtmaster Ocean Certificate of Competence, completion of this shorebased course exempts you from the written exam.

Delivered by Navathome, a RYA Recognised Training Centre specialising in online training

Please e mail for details, this course is taught by Paul Bew who is a Yachtmaster Ocean Examiner

Terms and conditions.

By booking you are agreeing to the Navathome terms and conditions.