RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

This is a course in astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology which also reveals the mysteries of the sextant. It assumes a knowledge of all subjects covered in the other shorebased courses. Subjects covered include:

1. The earth and the celestial sphere

2. The PZX Triangle

3. The Sextant

4. Measurement of Time

5. Meridian Altitudes

6. Sun, Star and other sights

7. Compass Checking

8. Satellite Navigation Systems

9. Great Circle Sailing

10. Meteorology

11. Passage Planning

12. Passage Making

13. Communications