Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

The Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course looks at passage planning, astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology, as well as exploring and solving the mysteries of the use of a sextant!

The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate is also a pre-requisite for the MCA’s Chief Mate, Master 500 and Master 3000 qualifications.

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+34 662 330 493

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The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory course looks at passage planning, astro-navigation and worldwide meteorology,as well as exploring and solving the mysteries of the use of a sextant!

The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean certificate is also a pre-requisite for the MCA’s Chief Mate, Master 500 and Master 3000 qualifications.

Course content

  • The Earth & the celestial sphere
  • The PZX triangle
  • The sextant
  • Measurement of time
  • Meridian altitudes
  • Sun, star & other sights
  • Compass checking
  • Satellite navigation
  • Great circle sailing
  • Meteorology
  • Passage planning
  • Passage making
  • Communications

Pre-course experience / requirements

Assumes knowledge of all subjects covered in previous shorebased courses (e.g. YM Offshore shorebased)

Additional information

Course Dates:

16 – 20 October 2023, 13 – 17 November 2023, 18 – 22 December 2023, 15 – 19 January 2024, 05 – 09 February 2024, 19 – 23 February 2024, 18 – 22 March 2024, 22 – 26 April 2024, 20 – 24 May 2024, 03 – 07 June 2024, 17 – 21 June 2024, 08 – 12 July 2024, 22 – 26 July 2024, 12 – 16 August 2024, 26 – 30 August 2024, 09 – 13 September 2024, 23 – 27 September 2024

1 review for Yachtmaster Ocean Theory

  1. Amador N.

    Recommended!!

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