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RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course
£485.00
The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course is a comprehensive course designed for competent skippers or navigators wanting to enhance their skills in celestial navigation, worldwide meteorology and passage planning.
Conducted by our highly experienced Yachtmaster instructors, students will gain a deep understanding of the theory of astronavigation – an essential alternative to electronic navigation when crossing oceans.
Course Highlights
- Advanced Training: Dive deep into astro navigation, meteorology, and passage planning
- Location: Conducted at our training centre in Falmouth
- Intensive Format: Offered as a six-day intensive course
- Online Option: Flexibility to take the course online at your own pace from home
Course Content
- The earth and the celestial sphere
- The PZX triangle
- The sextant
- Measurement of time
- Meridian altitudes
- Sun, star and other sights
- Compass checking
- Satellite Navigation Systems
- Great circle sailing
- Meteorology
- Passage planning
- Passage making
- Communications
Upon successful completion, students will be awarded RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Certification.
What our customers say
A great course, exceeded my expectations - very good indeed!
Aric - RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory Course, December 2025
