Due the widespread use of GPS for navigation at sea these days, more and more sailors are heading out to cross the world's oceans. Even the most reliable systems require a back up and I don't mean only a spare GPS unit.
A knowledge of astro navigation is an essential skill for those heading off to cross oceans. The RYA Yachtmaster Ocean theory course will teach you the mysteries of celestial navigation, global weather, vessel preparation and communications for 'blue water' voyaging. This course is a prerequisite for the Yachtmaster Ocean exam and participants require a thorough understanding of the RYA Yachtmaster Offshore shore based course before beginning the Ocean course.
The course covers the following subjects:
The earth and the Celestial Sphere
The PZX triangle
Use of the Sextant
Measurement of Time
Meridian altitudes
Taking Sun and star sights
Checking the Compass
GPS Systems
World Meteorology
Passage and route planning
Navigation when passage making
Vessel preparation
Communications at sea
The course is held in our class room at Manly over 6 days from 9-5 each day and a range of nearby accommodation options is available for those from out of town.
All course materials are supplied, however participants are encouraged to bring there own sextants if they own one.
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