475 GBP (£)
EnquireSchool Aubrey Wallis Marine
Location Bristol, UK
Duration 5 day(s)
Dates Contact for more info
Accommodation None Included
A course on astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology including passage planning, yacht and crew management. It assumes a knowledge of all subjects covered in the other shorebased courses.
Course Structure
The Course syllabus includes:- The Earth and the Celestial Sphere. The PZX Triangle. The Sextant. Measurement of Time. Meridian Altitudes. Sun Sights. Planet Sights. Starsight Planning. Star Sights. The Pole Star. Moon Sights. Compass Checking. Satellite Navigation Systems. Great Circle Sailing. World Meteorology and Tropical Revolving Storms. Passage Planning.